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  • Cook County Treasurer Maria Papas
    Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County Cook County
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    Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter Dads' Rights
  • Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman
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  • More than 75 pastors and religious activists from the Chicago area gathered at a southside church Thursday (August 13, 2026) to endorse a joint statement calling for the release of a 95-year-old Christian leader being held in detention in South Korea.
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  • State Senator Michael Hastings introduces law to revive long dormant and degraded Tinley Park Mental Health Center into a Sports Park for the community. Photo courtesy of the State Senate President Don Harmon
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  • About 800 members of the public packed a public hearing hosted by Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta for the Illinois American Water rate hike and the ICC board. Photo courtesy of Ray Hanania
    ICC Approves Rare Second Public Hearing in Bolingbrook on Proposed Illinois American Water Rate Increase  breaking news
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Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress
Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress

Candidate Ruzevich  shows unprecedented momentum in campaign for Congress Joseph “Joey” Ruzevich shows an unprecedented level of momentum for a first-time candidate in the final months of 2025. Following the official launch of Joey’s campaign in October of 2025, expectations for a newcomer challenging an incumbent were low. However, an organic & insatiable desire for…

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Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09
Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09

Kat Abughazaleh Raises $1 Million in Q4, Continuing Record-Breaking Grassroots Momentum in IL-09 Congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh announced today that her campaign has raised over $1,000,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, continuing a surge of grassroots support that has made her one of the strongest insurgent candidates in the country. As of December 10,…

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Illinois 9th Congressional District News, Amiwala, Cohen and Andrew

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois 9th Congressional District News, Amiwala, Cohen and Andrew
Illinois 9th Congressional District News, Amiwala, Cohen and Andrew

Illinois 9th Congressional District News, Amiwala, Cohen and Andrew Bushra Amiwala, Jeff Cohen, and Phil Andrew discuss fundraising achievements in battle to suceed Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in March 2026 Democratic election primary Momentum Grows as Bushra Amiwala Unites Youth Leaders, Faith Groups, and Local Advocates Behind Her Campaign SKOKIE, IL — Bushra Amiwala, candidate for Congress…

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Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Posted on January 22, 2024January 22, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries
Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries

Robert F. Kennedy slams Fauci and media’s silence on COVID vaccine injuries Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr on Monday released the following statement on the “criminal way” the medical establishment and public health care “experts” have gone to suppress reporting on injuries caused by the COVID Vaccinations, blaming Dr. Anthony Fauci and the tolerance…

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Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

Posted on February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration
Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration Milwaukee Film announces the organization’s success in surpassing a $10 million capital campaign goal to restore the historic Oriental Theatre and provide the non-profit with its first-ever operating reserve. In total, the campaign has raised $10,030,229. The campaign was initiated in 2017, lending support to the…

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Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

Posted on August 30, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort
Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort

Village of Orland Park Announces Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort The Village of Orland Park, Illinois is collecting to help Texas residents affected by Hurricane Harvey with its Orland Park Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort. Three village facilities have been designated to accept donations from area residents including Orland Park’s Frederick T. Owens Village Hall at 14700 South…

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Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO

Posted on August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO
Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO

Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO Record One-hundred Chicagoland New-car Dealers Raise $147,000 for the USO of Illinois in Fifth-annual Barbecue for the Troops Program. 2018 USO Barbecue for the Troops Date Announced: Sat., July 14 The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, partnered with the USO of Illinois for the fifth…

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Troopathon to send care packages to our troops overseas

Posted on June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Troopathon to send care packages to our troops overseas

Troopathon to send care packages to our troops overseas 10th Annual Fundraiser Partners Join Pro-Troop Movie Stars, Athletes, Musicians, Radio and TV Personalities Move America Forward, the nation’s largest pro-troop grassroots organization, announces their 10th star-studded live fundraiser that sends care packages to American troops deployed in war zones overseas.Troopathon is proud to partner with NewsMaxTV, Wounded Warriors and Rogers Family Coffee to…

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