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US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

US Senator Chris Murphy endorses Robin Kelly for US Senate, succeeding Dick Durbin U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), one of the nation’s leading voices for gun violence prevention, has announced his endorsement of Rep. Robin Kelly for United States Senate in Illinois. As colleagues and gun violence prevention champions, Murphy and Kelly have worked closely…

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U.S. Senator Dick Durbin endorses Yasmeen Bankole for Congress

August 31, 2025September 1, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin endorses Yasmeen Bankole for Congress In the Senator’s First Federal Endorsement of the 2026 Cycle, Durbin Says Yasmeen Bankole is the Leader Illinois’ 8th District Needs U.S. Senator Dick Durbin endorsed Yasmeen Bankole for Congress in Illinois’ 8th. Durbin’s endorsement of Yasmeen Bankole, Hanover Park Trustee and lifelong Illinois public servant,…

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Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Jotaka Eaddy endorses Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Jotaka Eaddy, founder of Win with Black Women and a nationally renowned business executive, social impact strategist and investor, today endorsed Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate. “All of us win when we elect Robin Kelly to the U.S. Senate,” Eaddy said. “Robin is a proven fighter…

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Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Leading members of State’s Gun Violence Prevention Community endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate Many top leaders, advocates and champions of the state’s gun violence prevention movement today endorsed Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. The group has founded gun violence prevention organizations, raised their voices, told their stories and led with passion on ending senseless…

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Congresswoman and Illinois native Lucy McBath endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate during Gun Violence Prevention Month

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman and Illinois native Lucy McBath endorse Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate during Gun Violence Prevention Month Congresswoman Lucy McBath (D-GA) today announced her endorsement of Robin Kelly for U.S. Senate. Both gun violence prevention champions, McBath and Kelly have led the nation in enacting common sense gun safety measures, standing up to the gun…

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Gay Community endorses Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate

June 6, 2025June 6, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

Gay Community endorses Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate Nearly 70 leaders in the state’s LGBTQIA+ community today announced their endorsement of Robin Kelly for United States Senate. A champion of the LGBTQIA+ community, Kelly is committed to advancing legislation in Congress that ensures all Illinoisans receive the same rights no matter who they are…

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative Khalil is running for an open seat in the 36th District Congressman Jonathan Jackson today endorsed Sonia Khalil for State Representative in the 36th district. “I am proud to endorse Sonia Anne Khalil for State Representative,” said Congressman Jonathan Jackson, (D-IL-01). “Sonia has demonstrated her strong…

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Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Actor Rob Schneider pushes for election of Robert F. Kennedy Jr A letter from actor Rob Schneider in support for the presidential candidacy of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tuesday March 5, 2024 Like my friend RFK, Jr., I too was a lifelong Democrat. But the party of hardworking American families has largely abandoned them, and…

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Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Jesse Jackson Sr. Endorses Mariyana Spyropoulos for Cook County Circuit Court Clerk The candidacy of circuit court clerk challenger, Mariyana Spyropoulos, received the coveted endorsement of civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. The founder of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition said he was pleased to endorse Spyropoulos for her steadfast commitment to justice, transparency and community…

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Former Mayoral Candidate, Business Leader Dr. Willie Wilson Endorses Vallas for Mayor

March 8, 2023March 8, 2023 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Mayoral Candidate, Business Leader Dr. Willie Wilson Endorses Vallas for Mayor Wilson Supports Vallas’ Call to Make Public Safety a Civil Right Mayoral candidate and business leader Dr. Willie Wilson is endorsing Paul Vallas in the runoff election. Wilson is now the second former opponent to support Vallas, joining Alderman Roderick Sawyer who endorsed…

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Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Tribune Endorses Sean Casten in Re-Election as he prepares for Woman’s Rights forum The Chicago Tribune on Thursday October 20, 2022 announced it has endorsed U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) in his re-election campaign for the 6th Congressional District. In the endorsement, the Tribune praised Rep. Casten’s “reasoned, pragmatic approach to governance.” The Tribune…

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Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Casten Endorsed by League of Conservation Voters in Re-Election Campaign U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) announced Thursday March 3, 2022. he has been endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters in his re-election campaign. This is LCV’s first endorsement in a member-on-member primary and highlights the urgent need to keep global climate leaders like Rep….

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Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Labor endforsements for Congresswoman Newman in 6th District race grows Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received endorsements from the United Steelworkers Local 17U, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 294, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen Local Division 815. “Marie has been with us since day one. When…

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Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received an endorsement from Iron Workers Local 1 on Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021. “Congresswoman Marie Newman is delivering for iron workers in Chicago and Cook County. She helped pass a historic bipartisan infrastructure package that…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ

December 20, 2021December 20, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ Democratic Congresswoman Marie Newman receives another major endorsement from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO) in her bid for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District in the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman…

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Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Marie Newman endorsed by Transportation Communications Union/IAM Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday December 9, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM (TCU/IAM). TCU/IAM represents over 44,000 active and retired members across the country, including Metra and Amtrak employees here in Illinois. “The people of Illinois are indeed well-served by…

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Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race

February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago mayor endorses Marie Newman in 3rd District race Candidate Marie Newman received the endorsement Saturday February 8 of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot during a rally held at a South Side Chicago church outside of the 3rd Congressional District. Newman is making her second effort to unseat Congressman Dan Lipinski who was appointed to the…

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Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor

March 27, 2019March 30, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor In politics, it’s rarely about who is great but rather about who is better. And in the race for Chicago Mayor between Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and former prosecutor Lori Lightfoot, the “better” candidate is Preckwinkle. Although I have some issues with her past policies,…

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