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Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

Posted on November 8, 2022April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District
Rep. Sean Casten Declares Victory in Illinois 6th District

Rep. Sean Casten declares victory in Illinois 6th District Democrat Sean Casten defeated a challenge from extremist Republican Keith Pekau in Tuesday’s Midterm election. Although Republicans were sweeping elections around the country, taking control of the U.S. House from Democrats — and possibly taking control of the U.S. Senate, although that has yet to be…

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GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics

Posted on June 27, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics
GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics

GOP House candidate George Kemper condemns Feigenholtz Cartoon that attacks Catholics Kemper, candidate for the Illinois House in the 12th District in Illinois has condemned the cartoon and demanded an apology George Kemper, Republican candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 12th District (Streeterville, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park) today condemned the vicious anti-Catholic cartoon posted…

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6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

Posted on April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on 6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial
6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial

6th Congressional District Candidate Grasso Hits Airwaves with  “Family First” Commercial Candidate for the 6th Congressional District and Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso released his first campaign commercial introducing himself and his “family first” values.  The spot will air on both digital channels and cable zones within the 6th Congressional District. “The spot highlights the…

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Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office

Posted on February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office
Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office

Ousted District 229 School Trustee threatens lawsuit over his removal from office Rob Cruz said in a letter to the District 229 board on Feb. 10, 2022 that they must reinstate him to his elected seat on the school board or face a lawsuit he plans to file by the end of the month. Cruz,…

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Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board

Posted on February 5, 2022January 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board
Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board

Liz Gorman brings sanity and services back to Cook County Board Former Cook County Board Commissioner Liz Gorman announced she is running to return to her seat on the Cook County Board where she can fight smartly to represent the Republican Party and also defend the rights of taxpayers by working with other elected officials,…

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Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

Posted on January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board
Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board

Gorman announces candidacy to return to Cook County Board Orland Park, IL — Elizabeth “Liz” Doody-Gorman announced Monday her candidacy for Commissioner of the Cook County Board’s 17th District to revive the fight to stop tax increases and strengthen the Republican Party’s voice. Also serving as Republican Committeewoman for Orland Township, Gorman said, “I’m a…

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Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

Posted on January 2, 2022January 2, 2022 By Guest Columnist No Comments on Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access
Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access

Democrats’ drug proposal cuts patient costs — but also restricts access Former five-term Congressman Erik Paulsen exposes short-cuts in President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” package that on the surface appear to lower drug costs — but really only work to lower prices by significantly reducing the number of drugs available to Medicare recipients. The…

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Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

Posted on November 17, 2021November 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress
Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is planning to run for Congress in the newly re-mapped 6th District which is a Democratic stronghold that pits in next year’s elections two incumbent Democrats, Marie Newman from the old 3rd District, and Sean Casten from the old 6th District. Newman…

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Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township

Posted on March 16, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township

Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township By Ray Hanania When I think about a smart, reasoned and honest person running for public office for the first time, I think immediately of a young woman named Tasneem Abuzir. Abuzir is running for a spot on the Palos Township Board of Trustees…

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Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene
Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene

Newman urges removal of Marjorie Taylor Greene Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is one of the leading voices amongst the far-right GOP officials responsible for aiding President Trump’s betrayal of our democracy and inciting the insurrectionist attack on January 6th. She has repeatedly used social media to support calls to execute Democratic officials and promote…

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Newman continues to lead Republican challenger

Posted on October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Newman continues to lead Republican challenger
Newman continues to lead Republican challenger

Newman continues to lead Republican challenger Polls claim that the gap between Marie Newman, who unseated seven term Congressman Dan Lipinski in the March 2020 Democratic Primary election, and her Republican rival Mike Fricilone, is narrowing. but the district is strongly Democratic with an even stronger conservative edge. Not electing Newman to office would be…

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Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump

Posted on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump
Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump

Zogby Poll shows Biden holds small but weak lead over Trump New John Zogby Strategies/EMI Research Solutions Poll. Click here to get moe information A new poll of 1007 likely voters taken two days after the Republican National Convention reveals that former Vice President Joe Biden now leads President Donald Trump 48% to 42%, with…

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Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Posted on June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker
Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker

Radio host files lawsuit against Governor Pritzker Chicago radio talkshow host Amy Jacobson, a popular former Chicago TV reporter, has been banned by Gov. J.B. Pritzker from attending his daily and political coronavirus briefings. Jacobson co-hosts the conservative weekday morning radio show “The Answer” with political activists Dan Proft and the show is among the…

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Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses

Posted on April 19, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses
Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses

Oberweis offers Speaker Pelosi ice cream if she goes to Washington D.C. to help small businesses Jim Oberweis, candidate for Congress in the 14th District, said he would send U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi ice cream, from his ice cream business, if she would go to Washington D.C. to develop and support support for small businesses…

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Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

Posted on September 24, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019
Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019 On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30pm, businessman and community leader, Tim Ozinga, will announce his candidacy for the office of Illinois State Representative in the 37th District. Mr. Ozinga will address the need to restore Illinois’ prosperity by restoring fiscal sanity and moral leadership…

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Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary

Posted on September 3, 2019 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary
Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary

Pat O’Brien runs for Cook County State’s Attorney in GOP primary Respected Attorney Seeks Republican Nomination in March 2020 Primary   Veteran prosecutor and former Cook County Circuit Court judge, Pat O’Brien today announced his candidacy for the office of Cook County State’s Attorney in the March 2020 Republican Primary. Emphasizing the need to restore professional…

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Orland Park Mayor endorses Morrison, Dodge, Harold & Rauner in Nov. 6 election

Posted on October 18, 2018March 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Mayor endorses Morrison, Dodge, Harold & Rauner in Nov. 6 election

Orland Park Mayor endorses Morrison, Dodge, Harold & Rauner in Nov. 6 election Keith Pekau, the mayor of Orland Park, one of the largest suburban communities in Cook County, released his endorsements for the upcoming Nov. 6, 2018 statewide and local elections. Pekau, who unseated a popular former Mayor Dan McLaughlin nearly two years ago,…

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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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