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Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services

Posted on July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services
Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services

Orland Park Mayor Dodge explores options to save Secretary of State services Village of Orland Park Addresses Orland Township’s Decision to Remove DMV Facility. Village issues letter on status of critical Secretary of States services Dear Orland Park Residents, Thank you for sharing your concerns about the recent cancelation of the lease for the DMV…

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Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says

Posted on June 21, 2023June 21, 2023 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says
Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says

Undocumented immigrants will be given drivers licenses, Secretary Giannoulias says Giannoulias: New Legislation Aims to End the Stigma for Immigrant Drivers; Make Illinois Roads Safer. Legislation will allow state to issue standardized licenses to legally licensed immigrant motorists Legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers will expand identification options for undocumented immigrants and make Illinois roads safer,…

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Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23

Posted on February 2, 2023February 8, 2023 By News Editor No Comments on Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23
Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23

Orland Township Democratic Organization to honor Former Secretary of State Jesse White on Feb. 23
Tickets and Ads available for the February 23rd event at Papa Joe’s Restaurant in Orland Park by visiting the Orland Township Democratic Organization website.

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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias releases comprehensive Transition Team report Report serves as a road map to modernize the office, transform operations, and upgrade services Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today released his Transition Team’s report that will serve as a blueprint for modernizing the office, transforming operations and expanding services to best serve…

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Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Posted on October 26, 2022October 26, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian
Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian

Jesse White Alerts Consumers to Beware of Flood-Damaged Cars Caused by Hurricane Ian Secretary of State Jesse White says titles for potential flood vehicles will be closely scrutinized in an extra effort to protect consumers Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is alerting consumers interested in purchasing used vehicles to beware of flood-damaged cars resulting…

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Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State
Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State

Alexi Giannoulias easily captures Democratic nomination for Secretary of State By Ray Hanania Alexi Giannoulias easily won the Democratic nomination for Illinois Secretary of State and will face-off on Nov. 8, 2022 in the General Election against Republican Dan Brady. Giannoulias ran a strong campaign that overcame the endorsement of retiring Secretary of State Jesse…

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Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

Posted on May 22, 2022May 25, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township
Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township

Conservative Republican candidates rally in Orland Township Conservative Republican candidates rally at gathering Friday in Orland Township as former Congressman Barry Goldwater Jr., the son of the iconic founder of the conservative movement, offered rousing and inspiring remarks, Goldwater cheered all of the candidates and praised Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman for her efforts to strengthen…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess

Posted on May 8, 2022May 9, 2022 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess
Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess

Illinois Secretary of State’s race is a mess Most elections are pretty much decided before voters even get to go to the ballot box. But the race for Illinois Secretary of State is wide open, but it’s a mess. No one is really talking about the real issues that exist in the massive statewide office…

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Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson

Posted on April 30, 2022April 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson
Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson

Moore endorsed for Secretary of State by U.S. Rep. Davis and former Alderman Simpson David Moore Receives the Endorsements of U.S. Rep. Danny Davis and former Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson for His Record of Integrity and Good Government  Secretary of State Candidate David Moore is proud to receive the endorsements of two people who are…

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Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement

Posted on April 19, 2022April 19, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement
Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement

Secretary of State candidate David Moore receives IVI-IPO endorsement For nearly 80 years, the Independent Voters of Illinois-Independent Political Organization has been in the forefront of progressive issues when it comes to supporting local candidates for office. The storied organization, IVI-IPO, announced Tuesday April 19, 2022 its slate of endorsed candidates for the June 28…

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Danville Clergy endorse candidate David Moore for Illinois Secretary of State

Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Danville Clergy endorse candidate David Moore for Illinois Secretary of State
Danville Clergy endorse candidate David Moore for Illinois Secretary of State

Danville Clergy endorse candidate David Moore for Illinois Secretary of State David Moore surges in push for Democratic nomination for Illinois Secretary of State to succeed retiring Jessie White. Momentum means more than money Clergy in Danville, Illinois, held a news conference Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 311 N. Collett, to…

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Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State

Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State
Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State

Women’s committee to host fundraiser for Pat Dowell for Secretary of State Illinois Women For Dowell to Host Fundraiser for Ald. Pat Dowell for Secretary of State on Thursday, November 18 Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun and State Senator Mattie Hunter will host a Women for Dowell Fundraiser to support Illinois Secretary of State candidate Alderman Pat Dowell…

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Secretary of State Candidate Moore addresses Illinois State Fair

Posted on August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Secretary of State Candidate Moore addresses Illinois State Fair
Secretary of State Candidate Moore addresses Illinois State Fair

Secretary of State Candidate Moore addresses Illinois State Fair Secretary of State candidate David Moore speaks at Illinois State Fair on Governor’s Day. He is one of four candidates running to replace Jesse White, who is retiring from the office after more than 20 years. Moore rallied the crowd with his campaign slogan, “You don’t…

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Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities

Posted on August 22, 2021August 22, 2021 By News Editor 1 Comment on Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities
Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities

Secretary of State Candidate David Moore urges donor awareness for minorities Did you know that August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month? Nearly 60% of the more than 100,000 people on the national organ donation waitlist are people of color, so the month serves as a way to bring awareness to the issue and help…

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Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis

Posted on June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis
Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis

Illinois Secretary of State Candidate, David Moore, Offers A Solution to Carjacking Crisis Carjackings in Illinois are at an epidemic level. People are afraid in every part of the state. The number of carjackings in 2021 has exceeded 2020, leading the Illinois State Police to announce earlier this year that it’s partnering with federal and local…

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Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race

Posted on May 7, 2021May 7, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race

Chicago Alderman David Moore Enters Secretary of State Race Chicago South Side Alderman David Moore is announcing his run for Illinois Secretary of State to replace long time incumbent Jesse White, who is retiring at the end of his term in January 2023. Moore is the fifth candidate to enter the race for one of…

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Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois

Posted on April 17, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois

Battle for Secretary of State already brewing in Illinois Alexi Giannoulias is the lead candidate in the brewing race to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jessie White who is retiring. Although the Democratic Party Primary election is not until March 2022, time goes by quickly and the race will quickly become crowded. As the Republican…

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