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Aurelia Pucinski receives support for retention as Illinois Appellate Court justice

September 21, 2020September 21, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Aurelia Pucinski receives support for retention as Illinois Appellate Court justice Illinois Appellate Court Justice Aurelia Pucinski is seeking retention on the Tuesday, November 3, 2020 General Election ballot. Her Ballot number is 201 and she needs your support. This year’s ballot is going to be very long and difficult because of having so many…

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Marie Newman will strive to bring activists and police together

September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marie Newman will strive to bring activists and police together Marie Newman, who ousted Congressman Dan Lipinski from office in the Democratic Primary election last March, told a rally hosted by Arab Americans Friday that she will strive to bring police and activists together for the benefit of the community and to fight racism of all…

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O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

O’Brien slams Foxx policy of dismissing drug cases promotes open-air illegal drug market How can Cook County survive the lack of judgment and misguided social agenda of Kim Foxx? First, in response to an office employee contracting COVID-19 at the Domestic Violence Courthouse in March, Foxx shut down the building, leaving victims of domestic abuse…

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States Attorney Candidate slams Foxx for making more cutbacks

April 5, 2020April 5, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

States Attorney Candidate slams Foxx for making more cutbacks Judge Pat O’Brien, candidate for Cook County States Attorney in the November 3 General Election, slams beleaguered incumbent Kim Foxx’s decision to cut back domestic violence services, even as hotline calls increase On Thursday, April 2, 2020, the Chicago Tribune released: A coronavirus case spurred prosecutors…

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Madigan was never the real issue in the last election

November 28, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Madigan was never the real issue in the last election Republican leaders in Illinois were easily swept aside and out of office by Democrats in the November 6 General Elections mainly because too much effort was put into personal attacks including against Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Voters are far more intelligent than some…

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Preckwinkle supports Cook County’s Arab American community

October 26, 2018May 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Preckwinkle supports Cook County’s Arab American community Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has worked hard to be a friend of the Arab American community. Despite a few stumbles, Preckwinkle has turned the page to realign support for Arab American rights. By Ray Hanania Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has worked hard to reverse…

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Erika Harold campaign launches new Digital Ad: “Grandma”

August 29, 2018August 29, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Erika Harold campaign launches new Digital Ad: “Grandma” Today is Erika’s grandma Louise’s 97th birthday; to celebrate, Harold campaign highlighting the values Louise taught Erika Today is Erika Harold’s grandma Louise’s 97th birthday. To celebrate, Erika’s campaign for Attorney General is launching a new digital ad titled “Grandma,” highlighting the values Louise taught Erika. Throughout…

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Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System

August 29, 2018September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kaegi Vows to Fix Broken Property Tax System Cook County assessor hopeful Fritz Kaegi, who bested incumbent Joseph Berrios in the Democratic primary, pledged to attendees of an Illinois Campaign for Political Reform event that the obscure yet critical office will be more transparent and accountable under his watch. “You don’t need me to tell…

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