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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested cases

March 20, 2024March 22, 2024 Ray Hanania No Comments

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Strategies in settling difficult, contested cases The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Wednesday, March 20 at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. The keynote CLE speaker will…

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Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Judge Betar win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District Associate Judge Sam Betar III won the backing of voters on March 20, 2018 to represent the Democratic Party as their candidate for the 13th Judicial District in Cook County in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Judge Betar, one of the first Arab Americans…

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Nearly every congressman, candidate has taken money from AIPAC

March 23, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Nearly every congressman, candidate has taken money from AIPAC In the heated battle for the 3rd Congressional District in the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary, which has one of the largest concentrations of Arab American voters in the country, incumbent conservative Dan Lipinski squeaked out a slim victory over liberal challenger Marie Newman. For the…

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Democratic Machine revives in election as big names are pushed under

March 20, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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Will County Clerk race shows how little media cares about real issues

March 17, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Will County Clerk race shows how little media cares about real issues The race for Will County Clerk will determine who will be responsible for maintaining the county’s records, and managing department budget costs, things the mainstream news media apparently doesn’t seem to concerned about. What they are worried about is an incident that happened…

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Early voting now open to Illinois residents

March 5, 2018March 17, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Early voting now open to Illinois residents For or the March 20, 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election, traditional Early Voting will take place March 5-19. Early Voting locations and hours can be found here. While some calendars suggest that the Early Voting period in Illinois may begin as early as February 8 ballots will not be available by…

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Fioretti reaches out to suburban voters

February 20, 2018September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Fioretti reaches out to suburban voters Bob Fioretti, candidate for Cook County Board president, will hold a fundraiser and meet-and-greet with residents of the suburbs on Tuesday Feb. 27, 2018. The reception will be held from 7 pm until 9 pm at the Brookfield Ale House 8900 Fairview in Brookfield, Illinois. Fioretti was an outspoken…

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Green Party blasts County Clerk David Orr for impeding Water Reclamation District election

February 20, 2018 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Green Party blasts County Clerk David Orr for impeding Water Reclamation District election COOK COUNTY’S SECRET PRIMARY ELECTION There’s an office on March 20th ballots with no candidates listed—and election authorities aren’t trying to inform anyone about it. [Correction: This release was distributed by the Illinois Green Party not the Illinois GOP Republican Party. It lacked…

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League of Women Voters hosts 4th Congressional Dist forum Feb. 26

February 20, 2018April 13, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

League of Women Voters hosts 4th Congressional Dist forum Feb. 26 The League of Women Voters will host a forum for voters in the Illinois 4th Congressional District Candidate featuring candidates in the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary election. All three candidates have been invited and two have so far confirmed, Richard Gonzalez and Sol Flores….

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Lipinski-Newman Congressional fight has nation’s attention

February 15, 2018November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski-Newman Congressional fight has nation’s attention Six term Congressman Dan Lipinski is no stranger to controversy. Appointed to succeed his father Bill, Dan Lipinski has faced criticism from Day One. He’s no media darling and his conservative Democratic beliefs often pit him against more liberal and “progressive” colleagues. This year’s election challenge from Marie Newman…

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Cook County GOP Chairman Endorses Bruce Rauner for Re-election

February 2, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County GOP Chairman Endorses Bruce Rauner for Re-election Cook County Republican Party Chairman Sean M. Morrison announced his personal endorsement of Governor Bruce Rauner for re-election this morning. Citing Governor Rauner’s tireless efforts to rebuild the Republican Party in Illinois and fight one party rule in Springfield as the two central reasons for Chairman…

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Woman legislators join in endorsing Marie Newman for Congress

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Woman legislators join in endorsing Marie Newman for Congress Chicago’s Top Progressive Female Legislators Back Marie Newman for Congress. Newman Kicks Off the ‘Year of The Woman’ With Support from Chicago’s Powerhouse Female Legislators This week, nine of the top female legislators in the Chicago area joined together to endorse Marie Newman in her bid…

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Sandoval wins major woman’s endorsement for County Board

January 20, 2018January 20, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Sandoval wins major woman’s endorsement for County Board City, county and state-wide elected officials join forces to elect more women. City Clerk Anna Valencia, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer and State Senator Toi Hutchinson Endorse Slate of Women for Cook County Board including Angela Sandoval, Donna Miller, and Charise Williams. Heading into another powerful weekend of sisterhood…

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War heats up between Lipinski and challenger Newman

January 17, 2018November 30, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

War heats up between Lipinski and challenger Newman Congressman Dan Lipinski is facing a stiff challenge from popular newcomer Marie Newman in the March 20, 2018 Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. Both candidates released lists of endorsements on Wednesday with Lipinski receiving support from 30 mayors in the district and Newman receiving the…

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Angeles Sandoval announces bid for 7th Dist. Cook County seat

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 Ray Hanania No Comments

Angeles Sandoval announces bid for 7th Dist. Cook County seat CHICAGO, IL — Surrounded by community leaders from the Southwest Side of Chicago, Democrat Angeles “Angie” Sandoval, formally announced her bid to become the next Cook County Commissioner of the 7th District. She will become the newest and only “Latina” on the Cook County Board….

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