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Lightfoot follows Emanuel failure on mental health services

Posted on October 25, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lightfoot follows Emanuel failure on mental health services
Lightfoot follows Emanuel failure on mental health services

Lightfoot follows Emanuel failure on mental health services Mental Health Advocates: Mayor Lightfoot’s budget breaks her promise to increase support for public mental health services and to re-open closed clinics The Collaborative for Community Wellness, a coalition of Mental Health Advocates, says Mayor Lightfoot’s budget betrayed them because it does not meaningfully increase funding for…

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The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy

Posted on February 16, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy
The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy

The “Ricketts affair,” double standards and media hypocrisy The criticism of Joe Ricketts and the attacks against the Chicago Cubs reflect the twisted, distorted form of public justice that has corrupted today’s society. It also displays the hypocrisy of some of the politicians like Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel who have exploited the incident for personal…

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WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle

Posted on January 10, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle
WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle

WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle WGN hosted a fast-paced mayoral forum that brought 13 of the city’s 21 candidates who are running for mayor to the forefront. Although the forum didn’t get down into deep details on issues, it gave the public a chance to get a broad sense of which candidate…

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April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law

Posted on January 10, 2019October 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law

April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law Illinois Legislature passes law to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month. The bill was introduced by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and co-sponsored by State Senator Steve Landek and Representative Mike Zalewski. The bill restores respect for Illinois’ Arab American community which was disrespected…

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Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Posted on October 2, 2018October 2, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown
Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown

Republican Kelly urges Mayor Emanuel to stepdown During a recent appearance on the PBS show, “Chicago Tonight,” William J. Kelly, the only Republican candidate for Chicago mayor, blasted the Chicago media and national Democrats for giving Rahm a pass on the Chicago Public Schools sex abuse and rape scandal – a sharp contrast to their…

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Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans

Posted on June 14, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans
Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans

Highspeed rail association questions Chicago-O’Hare transit plans The Midwest High Speed Rail Association issue the following statement regarding Chicago plans to build a high speed rail connecting Chicago’s Loop with O’Hare Airport: Today, the City of Chicago announced that it has chosen Elon Musk’s Boring Company to construct and maintain an express link between downtown…

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Can Mayoral challengers step up to give Emanuel a run for his money?

Posted on May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Can Mayoral challengers step up to give Emanuel a run for his money?
Can Mayoral challengers step up to give Emanuel a run for his money?

Can Mayoral challengers step up to give Emanuel a run for his money? A new analysis by the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform looks at how record spending is making it difficult to challenge incumbents who raise huge campaign war chests in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. Can challengers in Chicago really challenge Mayor…

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Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals

Posted on May 17, 2017September 25, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals
Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals

Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Supports the  Illinois Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act Legislation Passed Senate now awaiting House action The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce stands in support of SB 1722, the Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act, and the efforts of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Eddie Johnson to hold those driving…

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