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Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District

Posted on February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District
Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District

Video promotion for Richard Boykin candidate for the 7th Congressional District Richard Boykin, a candidate for the 7th Congressional District election to succeed Congressman Danny Davis, released the following promotional video that includes endorsements of some of the region’s most important public servants and community leaders. View the video at the bottom of this report….

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Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers

Posted on February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers
Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers

Richard Boykin, Candidate for 7th Congressional District Seat,  Calls for National Legislation to Eliminate Unfair Swipe Fee Charges and Protect Consumers Richard Boykin, candidate for Congress in the 7th district, called for national legislation today to eliminate unfair “swipe fees,” which are paid by businesses to banks and payment processors for every consumer debit or credit card transaction….

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Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat

Posted on February 6, 2026February 6, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat
Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat

Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) Announces Endorsement of Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat CHICAGO (February 5, 2026) Alderman Silvana Tabares (23) is announcing her endorsement of Richard Boykin, candidate for the 7th Congressional District seat. “Richard Boykin is a proven fighter with common sense solutions.  Years ago, he put his career on the line…

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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez Endorses Richard Boykin for 7th Congressional District Seat On Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 2026, 15th Ward Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announced his endorsement of former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin for the 7th Congressional District seat at a press conference in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood. “I have known and worked with Richard…

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In the Crowded Race for the 7th Congressional Seat being Vacated by Representative Danny Davis, a recent Poll Indicates Richard Boykin has a Clear Path to Victory

Posted on February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on In the Crowded Race for the 7th Congressional Seat being Vacated by Representative Danny Davis, a recent Poll Indicates Richard Boykin has a Clear Path to Victory
In the Crowded Race for the 7th Congressional Seat being Vacated by Representative Danny Davis, a recent Poll Indicates Richard Boykin has a Clear Path to Victory

In the Crowded Race for the 7th Congressional Seat being Vacated by Representative Danny Davis, a recent Poll Indicates Richard Boykin has a Clear Path to Victory A survey conducted January 26-28 by the Richard Boykin for Congress campaign clearly demonstrates that Richard Boykin has a clear path to victory in the crowded 7th Congressional…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is throwing her support behind former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin in his quest to become the next US Congressman in the 7th District. In her video announcement, Pappas points out that Boykin was one of her…

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Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates

Posted on April 21, 2022April 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates
Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates

Preckwinkle challenger Richard Boykin unveils 7-point Holistic Public Safety Plan to address the County’s escalating crime rates Richard Boykin, candidate for Cook County Board President and former Cook County Commissioner for the 1st District, unveiled his Public Safety Plan for Cook County on Thursday April 21, 2022 to address the escalating crime rates across the…

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County law would make it harder to pass tax increases

Posted on September 11, 2018September 11, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on County law would make it harder to pass tax increases
County law would make it harder to pass tax increases

County law would make it harder to pass tax increases Cook County Commissioners submit bi-partisan amendment to require a two-thirds supermajority vote for any new tax or tax increase Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider and Cook County Commissioners Richard Boykin, Gregg Goslin, John Fritchey, and Sean M. Morrison will submit a bi-partisan amendment to require that…

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Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman

Posted on April 19, 2018April 20, 2018 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman

Morrison re-elected as Cook County GOP Chairman Pro-taxpayer champion and 17th District Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison re-elected as leader of the Cook County Republican Organization. Morrison led the drive to block the oppressive soda and sweetened drink tax imposed by former Chicago Machine alderman and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Sean Morrison, the…

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