Tag: politics

Marie Newman announces candidacy for 3rd Congressional District

June 28, 2017January 9, 2019 Press ReleaseChicago No Comments

Marie Newman announces candidacy for 3rd Congressional District Move Forward With A Strong, Collaborative Voice Representing the 3rd District In today’s highly charged political climate, there is a critical need to push forward. This means creating a world that is accepting, efficient, and works for everyone. Sadly, overgrown bureaucracy has dominated politics, preventing us from…

News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Kennedy accuses Illinois Dems of blocking candidacy

May 15, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Opinion, Politics, rayhanania

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government

March 23, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kennedy promises to bring diversity to Illinois government Christopher Kennedy, the son of slain former New York Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, told an overcrowded gathering of American Arabs outside of Chicago that he would defend the rights of immigrants and fight to bring diversity back to Illinois government when elected governor of the…

Editors Pick, elections, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

State should prevent candidates from suing each other

April 27, 2016November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

State should prevent candidates from suing each other By Ray Hanania Part of the job of running for office is to tell the voters why you should be elected. And another part of the job of being a candidate is to tell the voters why your opponent shouldn’t be elected. That means that you give…

Opinion, Politics, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Red light cameras would be good, if they were fair

April 27, 2016November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Red light cameras would be good, if they were fair By Ray Hanania If there is one thing that most drivers hate, it’s red light cameras. But I think red light cameras, and even speed cameras, are necessary to crack down on reckless drivers who we all see blow red lights, or who race 20…

Opinion, rayhanania, Suburban Chicagoland

Remembering Summit Mayor Joe Strzelczyk

May 22, 2015September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Summit Illinois Mayor Joseph Strzelczyk died Sunday, May 17, a few days before he would have celebrated his 76th birthday. Strzelczyk was a people’s mayor, kind, generous and caring. Despite his small handful of relentless critics who falsely claimed he was absent during his recent battle with cancer, Strzelczyk worked hard for the citizens of…

Baby Boomers, Features, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland