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  • Pastor John Harrell, candidate for the 8th Illinois State House seat vacated by LaShawn Ford in the March 2026 election
    Regional leaders endorse John Harrell for 8th Illinois House District Chicago
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings, 19th Senate District
    Hastings working towards stronger consumer protections for Illinois families Business
  • State Rep Rick Ryan 36th Illinois House District
    Rep. Ryan Secures Funding for Special Bus Lane in Evergreen Park Illinois Legislature
  • Cook County Treasurer Ad
    Treasurer’s website offers easy way to update property tax bill name and address information Chicago
  • Vote sticker from he 2020 election in Illinois
    Early Voting Location Moves to Orland Park Civic Center for Upcoming Election Cycle elections
  • Father and son Leving photo
    Court Victory: A Chicago Dad’s Fight to Reunite with His Son Dads' Rights
  • Candidate for Cook County Board President Richard Boykin in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election
    Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers Business
  • Nick Uniejewski, Candidates Illinois Senate 6th District
    State Senate candidate Nick Uniejewski receives major endorsements in 6th District elections
  • Pastor John Harrell, candidate for the 8th Illinois State House seat vacated by LaShawn Ford in the March 2026 election
    John Harrell condemns Trump racist Lion King depiction of Obamas and Democrats Culture
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings addressing the Orland Township Democratic Organization Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022
    Hastings champions school safety with mobile panic alert bill Education
  • Neil Khot candidate 8th Congressional District Illinois
    State Representative Stephanie Kifowit Endorses Neil Khot for Congress in IL-08 elections
  • Chicago Alderman Silvana Tabares, 23rd Ward
    Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat Chicago
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    A father’s fight to save his bond with his son Dads' Rights
  • Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat Chicago
  • Candidate for Cook County Board President Richard Boykin in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary election
    In the Crowded Race for the 7th Congressional Seat being Vacated by Representative Danny Davis, a recent Poll Indicates Richard Boykin has a Clear Path to Victory elections

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Congressional District 6 Challenger Niki Conforti, denounces Sean Casten for helping to drive prices higher

Posted on August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressional District 6 Challenger Niki Conforti, denounces Sean Casten for helping to drive prices higher
Congressional District 6 Challenger Niki Conforti, denounces Sean Casten for helping to drive prices higher

Congressional District 6 challenger Niki Conforti, denounces Sean Casten for helping to drive prices higher Last week’s inflation report brought more bad news for all Americans, 6th District Candidate for Congress Niki Conforti said Monday, August 19, 2024.  Prices continued to increase in July and went up again, close to 3% over a year ago….

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No town too small, Pritzker visits Southwest suburbs

Posted on November 4, 2022November 5, 2022 By Steve Metsch No Comments on No town too small, Pritzker visits Southwest suburbs
No town too small, Pritzker visits Southwest suburbs

No town too small, Pritzker visits Southwest suburbs Gov. Pritzker stumps for votes in tiny Hodgkins By Steve Metsch It’s not often the governor of Illinois knocks on your front door. But such was the case Thursday afternoon in the 8800 block of Lyons Street in Hodgkins at the home of Joanna Filkins. Filkins’ house…

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U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election
U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election

U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez releases information ahead of November 2022 General Election United States Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Jeremy Peña will lead the efforts of his office in connection with the Justice Department’s nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 8, 2022, general election. AUSA…

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Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board

Posted on October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board
Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board

Calandriello calls out Republican Mega-Donors Griffin and Uihlein for trying to influence election, buying seats on the Cook County Board Beleaguered GOP incumbent Sean Morrison refuses League of Women Voters Palos/Orland Area invitation to debate, electing to hide behind his political donations and false political attacks Candidate for the 17th District of the Cook County…

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Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress

Posted on September 22, 2022September 22, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress
Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress

Casten votes to pass Public Safety package of laws in Congress Casten votes to pass a package of four Public Safety bills to provide Life-Saving Mental Health services, fund local Law Enforcement, protect victims, and break the cycle of  violence Congressman Sean Casten voted on Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 to pass four public safety bills…

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Crime, Federal, Health, News, Orland Park, Police, Regional Midwest, Suburban Chicagoland

Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left
Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left

Safe-T Act law being exaggerated by both far Right and Left Democrats have undermined their fight against crime with the confusing and unexplained Safe-T Act. The November 8 election come down to two powerful issues, Roe v Wade for Democrats, and the Safe-T Act for Republicans. The Republican fight against crime has counterbalanced the Democrat…

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Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District

Posted on July 2, 2022July 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District
Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District

Democrat Calandriello gears up for November General Election to represent the 17th Cook County District Democratic nominee for the 17th District of the Cook County Board Daniel T. Calandriello declares victory: Calandriello looks forward to the general election and addressing public safety, increasing mental health services, and investing in infrastructure With 100% of precincts reporting,…

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Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition
Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition

Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition After a grueling election fight for the First District of the Cook County Board of Review, the Cook County Board of Elections issued a certification officially declaring Democrat Tammy Wendt as the winner over Republican incumbent Dan Patlak. The two contenders issued statements…

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National media creates confusion with vote count in the 14th Congressional District

Posted on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on National media creates confusion with vote count in the 14th Congressional District
National media creates confusion with vote count in the 14th Congressional District

National media creates confusion with vote count in the 14th Congressional District News media inflates election results to help Lauren Underwood campaign over challenger Jim Oberweis. But Oberweis and election officials say his lead remains solid and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood continues to lag behind Oberweis election numbers While the New York Times and other national…

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Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally
Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally

Candidates, Judges and community leaders address AADC online rally Arab Americans encouraged to be fully engaged in the November 3, 2020 General Election and to make their voices heard by the candidates, local government officials, and the news media. The 3 hour online Zoom Annual Rally for Candidates hosted by the Arab American Democratic Club…

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Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections

Posted on October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections
Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections

Voters by state with most influence in Presidential & Senate elections With the 2020 election a little over a week away and voters’ influence varying from state to state, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020’s States with the Most & Least Powerful Voters, as well as accompanying videos. WalletHub compared the…

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California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio

Posted on October 20, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio
California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio

California 50th and Illinois 3rd Congressional battles explored on Arab Radio The Ray Hanania Show on WNZK AM 690 Radio on the US Arab Radio Network and simulcast live on the Arab News Newspaper Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/TheArabNews will feature two guests who Will examine the role of Arab American voters in the President Battle…

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Four Cook County Judges you should watch out for

Posted on October 19, 2020July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Four Cook County Judges you should watch out for
Four Cook County Judges you should watch out for

Opinion: Four Cook County Judges you should watch out for The politics of judicial retentions: Why you should look hard at all of the judges running for re-election, ignore the politicians and the legal bar associations and instead remember those names who surface during the year and vote against their retention. One of the judges…

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Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle

Posted on October 15, 2020October 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle
Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle

Ray Hanania on Politics Podcast: Factors in the Trump-Biden election battle Veteran former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania looks at the factors that will decide the presidential election battle between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden in his podcast at “Ray Hanania on Politics.” Season 2 Episode 8 Oct….

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Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics?

Posted on October 15, 2020October 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics?
Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics?

Is Judge Demacopoulos seeking revenge against her critics? Anna Helen Demacopoulos, a Cook County Judge seeking retention criticized for having the highest number of rulings reversed, is allegedly lobbying against support of nonprofit voter education efforts regarding judicial retention. Issue trying to get revenge against her critics? By Ray Hanania Anna Helen Demacopoulos, a Cook…

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Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally

Posted on October 13, 2020October 29, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally

Arab American Democratic Club to host online rally Arab American Democrats will fete Democratic candidates running in the Nov. 3, 2020 General election at an online Zoom Conference that will be held Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 beginning at 11 AM. The conference includes elected officials, government officials of all parties, local community journalists and leaders…

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Newman continues to lead Republican challenger

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman continues to lead Republican challenger
Newman continues to lead Republican challenger

Newman continues to lead Republican challenger Polls claim that the gap between Marie Newman, who unseated seven term Congressman Dan Lipinski in the March 2020 Democratic Primary election, and her Republican rival Mike Fricilone, is narrowing. but the district is strongly Democratic with an even stronger conservative edge. Not electing Newman to office would be…

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What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?

Posted on September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?
What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election?

What impact will the battle over Ginsburg vacancy on the US Supreme Court have on the Presidential election? The Arab News Newspaper Live Arab Radio Election Coverage focusses on the impact of the Ginsburg vacancy on the November Presidential election What impact with the battle to succeed Ruth Bader Ginsburg have on the Nov. 3,…

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