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Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Posted on October 17, 2026October 17, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast
Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast

Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast Former Chicago Public Schools CEO joins Ray Hanania and former Congressman Bill Lipinski on their Video Podcast “Two Guys on Politics” to discuss Chicago’s 2027 mayoral election, school finances, President Trump’s handling of Ukraine and the growing…

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Historic Property Tax Reforms Championed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas signed into Law

Posted on July 11, 2026July 11, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Historic Property Tax Reforms Championed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas signed into Law
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Historic Property Tax Reforms Championed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas signed into Law Gov. JB Pritzker today signed into law landmark legislation pushed by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to protect homeowners from losing their equity through property tax foreclosure. The new law marks the most significant overhaul of Illinois’ property tax foreclosure system…

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Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act
Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act

Illinois needs to repeal the Safe-T Act Accused felons released without bail awaiting trial are committing more violence in Cook County. It’s the ugly secret that Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot don’t want to talk about. In the past year ore than 60 suspects awaiting trial…

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Pritzker lives in glass house of money and hypocrisy

Posted on August 11, 2022August 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pritzker lives in glass house of money and hypocrisy
Pritzker lives in glass house of money and hypocrisy

Pritzker lives in glass house of money and hypocrisy Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is slamming rival Darren Bailey for comparing the Holocaust to abortion, and feeding reporters like Greg Hinz of Crains Chicago Business to slam Bailey for anti-Muslim comments (Hinz doesn’t care about Muslims and never has), Pritzker and Hinz don’t care that in…

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COVID-19 cases in Orland Park jump nearly 20 percent in two weeks

Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on COVID-19 cases in Orland Park jump nearly 20 percent in two weeks
COVID-19 cases in Orland Park jump nearly 20 percent in two weeks

COVID-19 cases in Orland Park jump nearly 20 percent in two weeks The number of coronavirus COVID-19 infections continues to increase in Orland Park as the virus becomes a focus of the political fight Mayor Keith Pekau asserts are “coordinated, factually incorrect attacks from several angles that were clearly not coincidence and hardly surprising.” Pekau…

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Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker
Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker Chicago radio talkshow host Amy Jacobson, a popular former Chicago TV reporter, has been banned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker from attending his daily and political coronavirus briefings. Jacobson co-hosts the conservative weekday morning radio show “The Answer” with political activists Dan Proft and the show is among the…

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Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center

Posted on August 27, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center
Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center

Pritzker announces major step towards sale of Thompson Center Governor Pritzker issues a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Technical and Project Management Expertise Governor JB Pritzker today announced a major step toward the sale of the James R. Thompson Center (JRTC).  The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will issue a Request for Proposals…

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“Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters

Posted on May 28, 2019May 28, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters
“Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters

“Fair Tax” approved by Illinois House, now goes to voters Leaders Also Announce Property Tax Relief Task Force As Part of Fair Tax; Bipartisan, Bicameral Task Force to Make Recommendations for Property Tax Relief. The “Fair Tax” law will be presented to Illinois Voters in a binding referendum in the November 2020 elections Governor JB…

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