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John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 Ray Hanania No Comments

John Harrell formally announces candidacy to succeed La Shawn Ford at West Side rally Community, religious, and elected leaders endorse Harrell for the 8th State House District at a press conference held at Macarthur Restaurant, 5412 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Monday, April 11, 2025 Chicago, IL – John Harrel formally announced his candidacy for the…

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Parkland for the future: convert Tinley Park Mental Health Center to recreational center

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023 Steve Metsch No Comments

Parkland for the future: convert Tinley Park Mental Health Center to recreational center Sen. Hastings, others urge Pritzker to sign bill for Tinley plan By Steve Metsch State Sen. Michael Hastings recalls the fun he had as a boy at the Tinley Park Park District facilities. He wants more kids to have such fun. “I…

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Chicago Families Demand Senate President Don Harmon and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Stop Standing in the Way of Chicago Voters & Families

May 28, 2021May 28, 2021 Ray Hanania

Chicago Families Demand Senate President Don Harmon and Mayor Lori Lightfoot Stop Standing in the Way of Chicago Voters & Families CHICAGO – With four days left in the legislative session, the Grassroots Education Movement (GEM) coalition will hold an 11AM press conference to demand that Mayor Lori Lightfoot step out of the way and…

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Pappas joins officials urging more time for payment of delinquent property taxes

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas joins officials urging more time for payment of delinquent property taxes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and other Chicago-area elected officials urged the State of Illinois to give people more time to pay delinquent Cook County property taxes. More than 58,000 property owners must pay $188 million before May 8 Tax Sale, Pappas said….

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