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  • Father and two daughters Jeffery M Leving
    Father’s Fight to Protect his Abused and Badly Beaten Daughters Dads' Rights
  • Illinois Senator Michael Hastings addressing the Orland Township Democratic Organization Wednesday Oct. 12, 2022
    Hastings announces $75,000 grant for Olympia Fields Bicentennial Park renovations Illinois Legislature
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  • Thaddeus Kosciuszko, Polish hero of the American Revolution. After arriving in America in 1776, Kosciuszko joined the Continental Army. As a skilled engineer, he made significant contributions to the war by designing fortifications for several strategic places such as Philadelphia, West Point, and Saratoga. Kosciuszko later returned to Poland to lead his native military in a 1794 uprising. In Detroit, Courtesy of WIkipedia
    Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County
  • On Saturday, October 4th, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar hosted the Fifth Annual 16th District Dia de los Muertos Resource Fair at his district office. Partnering with Commissioner Aguilar were the Village of Lyons, Lyons School District 103, Teamsters Local 777, and Rincon Family Services.
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    Leving Team Prevented a Father’s Wrongful Separation from His Child Dads' Rights
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Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job
Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job

Buckner unveils plan to help businesses and strengthen job Kam Buckner releases Economic Opportunity & Recovery Plan prioritizing business development, jobs & training programs & investing more in neighborhoods that need it Continuing to far outpace his rivals, candidate for mayor Kam Buckner today released his ninth policy plan, proving once again that he is…

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Buckner slams Garcia, Johnson and Lightfoot for Crypto hypocrisies, supports probes

Posted on January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Buckner slams Garcia, Johnson and Lightfoot for Crypto hypocrisies, supports probes
Buckner slams Garcia, Johnson and Lightfoot for Crypto hypocrisies, supports probes

Buckner slams Garcia, Johnson and Lightfoot for Crypto hypocrisies, supports probes Kam Buckner Slams Chuy García, Brandon Johnson & Mayor Lightfoot for Crypto Cop-outs, Supports City Council Resolution for Investigation Into Crypto Fraud Victims of crypto fraud held a press conference Wednesday with Ald. Byron Sigcho- Lopez (25th) as he introduced a resolution for the…

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot must go

Posted on January 15, 2023February 3, 2023 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot must go
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot must go

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot must go Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has failed to achieve any of her campaign promises from four years. In fact, under her leadership, she has made Chicago worse, failing to crackdown on rampaging crime or speaking out against those who enable the criminals like Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx or…

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Kam Buckner slams Mayor Lightfoot for ethical violations and pushing CPS to support her candidacy

Posted on January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Kam Buckner slams Mayor Lightfoot for ethical violations and pushing CPS to support her candidacy
Kam Buckner slams Mayor Lightfoot for ethical violations and pushing CPS to support her candidacy

Kam Buckner slams Mayor Lightfoot for ethical violations and pushing CPS to support her candidacy Lori Lightfoot Plays Political Patronage Game, Asks CPS Teachers, Students to Support Re-Election Campaign in a Massive Ethical Violation and Abuse of Power Lori Lightfoot’s political campaign sent an email to CPS teachers’ government email addresses asking them to recruit…

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Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot
Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot

Black and Latinx Elected Officials Unite Against the Chaos Caused by Mayor Lightfoot A coalition of elected officials from different levels of government representing predominantly Black and Latinx communities in Chicago united today to hold Mayor Lori Lightfoot accountable for the chaos and division she’s causing through her lack of leadership. Lightfoot unilaterally decided to…

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Chicago Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner demands accountability from Jesus Garcia and Mayor Lori Lightfoot on FTX controversy ties

Posted on December 14, 2022December 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner demands accountability from Jesus Garcia and Mayor Lori Lightfoot on FTX controversy ties
Chicago Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner demands accountability from Jesus Garcia and Mayor Lori Lightfoot on FTX controversy ties

Chicago Mayoral candidate Kam Buckner demands accountability from Jesus Garcia and Mayor Lori Lightfoot on FTX controversy ties Lightfoot Owes Chicago An Explanation About Her Connection to Corrupt Crypto King.Lori Lightfoot welcomed crypto fraud Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX to Chicago this past spring and allowed him to collaborate on the city’s “guaranteed basic income” U.S. Rep….

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Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis

Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis
Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis

Buckner calls out Chicago Mayor’s “Game of Chicken” with HUD that threatens to create a public housing crisis Kam Buckner, a candidate for Chicago Mayor in the Spring 2023 elections criticized beleaguered Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot for violating the rights of Blacks and Latinos when she granted  General Iron permission to move to the Southeast…

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