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Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under

Posted on March 20, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under
Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under

Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under J.B. Pritzker defeats Kennedy who runs 3rd behind Daniel Biss for Governor. Kwame Raoul holds a lead over former Governor Pat Quinn for Illinois Attorney General. Congressman Dan Lipinski holds a tight lead over liberal challenger Marie Newman. Fritz Kaegi unseats Joe Berrios as…

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Snow isn’t only thing making the week rough

Posted on February 17, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Snow isn’t only thing making the week rough
Snow isn’t only thing making the week rough

Snow isn’t only thing making the week rough Chicagoland was slammed by a few days of compressed heavy snowfall. But clearing the nearly 18 inches of snow wasn’t the only problem we had. Politics in Illinois has made the experience even worse. Maybe we should have a GroundHog that predicts whether we will have good…

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Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies

Posted on February 8, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies
Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies

Pritzker, Brannigan and the “politics” of apologies Some Arab American and Muslim activists have launched a vicious campaign against Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan who expressed opinions critical of the “Middle Eastern” community that they claimed were racist. Brannigan apologized three times but they refused to accept her apology. However, J.B. Pritzker slammed Muslims as…

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Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes

Posted on February 3, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes
Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes

Rod Blagojevich getting revenge against political foes Most people believe former Governor Rod Blagojevich is guilty of misconduct in office, but there are just as many who believe that the punishment was excessive and driven by the hatred that Illinois’ Democratic establishment had against him. Blagojevich was arrested in 2008, prosecuted and convicted. The judge,…

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Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most

Posted on January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most
Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most

Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most Gov. Bruce Rauner launched a new series of ads attacking J.B. Pritzker, associating Pritzker with disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich. But the ads are premature and come during the March 20 Democratic Primary rather than in the November General Election campaign. It suggests that Rauner fears Pritzker…

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Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most

Posted on January 18, 2018November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most
Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most

Rauner’s Blago Ad shows he fears Pritzker most Gov. Bruce Rauner launched a new series of ads attacking J.B. Pritzker, associating Pritzker with disgraced former Governor Rod Blagojevich. But the ads are premature and come during the March 20 Democratic Primary rather than in the November General Election campaign. It suggests that Rauner fears Pritzker…

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Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize

Posted on December 13, 2017August 23, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize
Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize

Arab American Democratic Club urges Pritzker to apologize Arab Americans in Illinois called on gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker Wednesday to publicly apologize for insensitive comments he made in which he accused a Muslim American group of being “terrorists” when he ran for Congress in 1998. Arab American Democratic Club President Samir Khalil said the comment…

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Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club

Posted on November 15, 2017November 15, 2017 By Steve Metsch No Comments on Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club
Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club

Kennedy receives endorsement from Arab American Democratic Club Chris Kennedy received the formal endorsement of the prominent Arab American Democratic Club and the Illinois Arab American community at a fundraiser held in Worth Illinois on November 8. Kennedy said he would fight against racism and discrimination and work with Arab American and Muslim American leaders…

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Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying

Posted on October 18, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying
Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying

Carrigan attack against Jubeh is pure bullying The vicious attack by Mike Carrigan, the president of the Illinois AFL-CIO, is a disgraceful example of bullying that demands that the union take some swift action. Carrigan should apologize. The political cheap shot is uncalled for, and it disgraces all of the proud union members who have…

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Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor

Posted on September 16, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor
Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor

Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now…

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Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10

Posted on August 7, 2017August 16, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10
Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10

Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10 ILLINOIS BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN EAST PEORIA, ILLINOIS  WHO: Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce  WHAT: 12th Annual State Convention WHEN: ​Wednesday and Thursday, August 9-10, 2017 Paradice Hotel & Casino, 21 Blackjack Blvd, East Peoria, IL 61611 WHY: The Illinois…

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Illinois Associated Fire Fighters Endorse Pritzker for Governor

Posted on May 27, 2017September 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois Associated Fire Fighters Endorse Pritzker for Governor

The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois Endorses JB Pritzker for Governor Today, the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois announced their endorsement of JB Pritzker for Governor at a press conference in Peoria. The endorsement comes after careful consideration of every candidate in the race and their commitment to fighting for Illinois working families. The Associated…

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Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue

Posted on May 16, 2017October 13, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue
Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue

Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue Rauner Runs Away When Questioned About Approaching Budget Deadline Chicago, IL – Yesterday, while hundreds of protestors attended the March to Springfield to demand a state budget after over two years of inaction, Bruce Rauner ran away from reporters’ questions regarding the approaching budget. Watch for yourself here. It comes as…

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Kennedy accuses Illinois Dems of blocking candidacy

Posted on May 15, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kennedy accuses Illinois Dems of blocking candidacy

Kennedy accuses Illinois Dems of blocking candidacy The race for governor seems to be focused on ousting incompetent Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner, but the real battle is between the two Democrats, Chris Kennedy and J.B. Pritzker to win party backing for the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary By Ray Hanania It’s a war between a…

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Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?

Posted on May 14, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?
Why is my TV clogged with election Ads?

Why is my TV clogged with election Ads? Nauseating political commercials have already started to clog our Spring season television viewing, and it has a lot to do with the fact that the three candidates for governor in Illinois are among the richest people around. Republican Bruce Rauner, one of the most incompetent governor’s Illinois has…

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