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Rashid, Porfirio host Town Hall Meeting April 19, 2025

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rashid, Porfirio host Town Hall Meeting April 19, 2025
Rashid, Porfirio host Town Hall Meeting April 19, 2025

Rashid, Porfirio host Town Hall Meeting April 19, 2025 Join State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid and State Senator Mike Porfirio to discuss legislative updates, the impact of federal changes on Illinois, and the continued efforts to fight for working families. The Town Hall meeting will be held on April, 19 2025 beginning at 12 NOON. It…

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Many good candidates on March 19 Democratic primary ballot

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Many good candidates on March 19 Democratic primary ballot
Many good candidates on March 19 Democratic primary ballot

Many good candidates on March 19 Democratic primary ballot By Ray Hanania I can’t support Congressman Sean Casten this time because he betrayed a campaign promise to maintain an open door on local issues. So, I would recommend a vote for Mahnoor Ahmed, who previously worked for former Congresswoman Marie Newman who was a phenomenal…

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Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative 

Posted on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative 
Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative 

Congressman Jonathan Jackson Endorses Sonia Khalil for State Representative  Khalil is running for an open seat in the 36th District Congressman Jonathan Jackson today endorsed Sonia Khalil for State Representative in the 36th district.  “I am proud to endorse Sonia Anne Khalil for State Representative,” said Congressman Jonathan Jackson, (D-IL-01). “Sonia has demonstrated her strong…

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Arab Americans oppose “MENA” bill and urge “ARAB” be recognized as an MBE and in Census

Posted on March 25, 2023March 25, 2023 By News Editor 1 Comment on Arab Americans oppose “MENA” bill and urge “ARAB” be recognized as an MBE and in Census
Arab Americans oppose “MENA” bill and urge “ARAB” be recognized as an MBE and in Census

Arab Americans oppose “MENA” bill and urge “ARAB” be recognized as an MBE and in Census Arab American leaders are pushing back against legislation that would designate the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) category for the Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and the U.S. Census arguing that the MENA Category will only help fuel more…

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

Posted on December 11, 2022December 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio
Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the…

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Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient

Posted on November 19, 2022November 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient
Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient

Fran Hurley invites residents to share Legislative Ideas, Thoughts on How to Make State Government More Efficient As a new legislative session approaches, state Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on potential laws that would help and support the local community. “I’m currently in the process of reviewing ideas for legislation…

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Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols
Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols

Supporters host fundraiser for State Rep. Cyril Nichols Allies and supporters for State Rep. Cyril Nichols of the 32nd House District will host a fundraiser on Saturday October 22, 2022 from 6 until 10 PM. Titled “We Do the Work,” the fundraiser will be held at the XS Tennis and Education Center, 5336 S. State…

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Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program

Hurley Highlights Upcoming IDOT Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program State Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging qualifying disadvantaged small businesses to participate in a series of upcoming virtual workshops for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. “The DBE program supports local businesses, and helps in the construction of infrastructure across…

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Hurley, Cunningham propose law requiring Chicago to give police minimum one day off each week

Posted on July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Hurley, Cunningham propose law requiring Chicago to give police minimum one day off each week
Hurley, Cunningham propose law requiring Chicago to give police minimum one day off each week

Hurley, Cunningham propose law requiring Chicago to give police minimum one day off each week State Senator Bill Cunningham and State Representative Fran Hurley introduced legislation to legally require the city of Chicago to give police officers a minimum of one day off each week. The proposal is designed to end the city’s practice of…

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Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski

Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski
Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski

Preliminary vote shows Abdelnasser Rashid unseats incumbent Mike Zalewski By Ray Hanania Abdelnasser Rashid, a Democrat who proved his strength when he nearly unseated Republican Cook County board member Sean Morrison in 2018 by almost 1,400 votes,  is the unofficial winner in a battle for the Illinois House of Representatives in the 21st District on…

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Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers
Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers

Hurley Backs Efforts to Help Recruit Officers A pair of new laws supported by state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will enhance incentives to recruit and retain quality law enforcement officers. “The police profession is incredibly difficult and demanding – which is why we have to do what we can to support officers and ensure that…

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Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders
Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders

Kodatt selected to succeed Madigan by 22nd District community leaders Leaders of the 22nd Illinois House District voted to name longtime district resident Edward Kodatt as the successor to fill the seat held since 1971 by Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. The vote reflects the will of the district’s voters and community leaders and…

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Mike Madigan does get to select his successor

Posted on February 19, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Mike Madigan does get to select his successor
Mike Madigan does get to select his successor

Mike Madigan does get to select his successor The decision on who should succeed #MichaelJMadigan in the #22ndDistrict belongs to the voters, not to the news media media pundits nor to the loudmouthed revolutionaries and activists. The right way to fill the vacancy when Madigan resigned from the Illinois House is to allow the #Democrat…

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Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee
Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee

Welch to Lead Qualifications Challenge Committee State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, a career attorney and certified administrative hearing officer, will lead the Qualifications Challenge Committee tasked with evaluating complaints against the appointment process of state Rep. Eva Dina Delgado. Welch released the following statement Tuesday: “As a practicing attorney for more than 20 years and…

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Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration

Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration
Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration

Rep. Welch delivers keynote speech at Cicero MLK commemoration The Town of Cicero hosted a commemoration honoring the legacy and life of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the few Chicagoland suburbs that does more than just see Dr. King as a holiday day-off.  State Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, of the 7th House…

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Welch Statement on Student Athlete Endorsement Act

Posted on November 14, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Welch Statement on Student Athlete Endorsement Act
Welch Statement on Student Athlete Endorsement Act

Welch Statement on Student Athlete Endorsement Act State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Legislature adjourned the fall legislative session without the Senate passing House Bill 3904, the Student Athlete Endorsement Act: “I’m very disappointed that we were not able to get this reform that brings equity and fairness…

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Ford Introduces Legislation to Save Lives in the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

Posted on May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Ford Introduces Legislation to Save Lives in the Opioid Overdose Epidemic
Ford Introduces Legislation to Save Lives in the Opioid Overdose Epidemic

Ford Introduces Legislation to Save Lives in the Opioid Overdose Epidemic Emphasizing that we have to do everything that we can to save lives during the epidemic of deaths from overdoses, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to make sure that those who have suffered an overdose have the antidote medicine…

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Hurley Holds Business Attire Clothing Drive to Benefit Local Non-profit

Posted on November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Hurley Holds Business Attire Clothing Drive to Benefit Local Non-profit
Hurley Holds Business Attire Clothing Drive to Benefit Local Non-profit

Hurley Holds Business Attire Clothing Drive to Benefit Local Non-profit State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is holding her 6th Annual Business Attire Clothing Drive this year for young adults from November 29 to December 14. Hurley is encouraging residents in the community to donate new and gently used business clothing attire to benefit the Mercy…

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