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Hastings files lawsuit against Frankfort police after politicized domestic violence report released

Posted on August 10, 2022August 11, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on Hastings files lawsuit against Frankfort police after politicized domestic violence report released
Hastings files lawsuit against Frankfort police after politicized domestic violence report released

Hastings files lawsuit against Frankfort police after politicized domestic violence report released Lawsuit filed by Senator Michael Hastings against Frankfort Police Department seeks discovery due to a dissemination of a fabricated police report to influence November 8 elections State Senator Michael Hastings filed a lawsuit seeking discovery from the Frankfort Police Department to determine whether…

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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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Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

Posted on July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18
Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18

Senator Hastings Golf Classic Monday July 18 Iraq war veteran, West Point graduate and South suburban Illinois State Senator Michael Hastings hosts his annual Golf Classic to raise funds for his re-election Monday, July 18, 2022. Hastings has served with distinction for 10 years in the Illinois Senate representing Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Frankfort, Frankfort…

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Lightford should repeal HB3653 which advocates for criminals

Posted on December 28, 2021December 28, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Lightford should repeal HB3653 which advocates for criminals
Lightford should repeal HB3653 which advocates for criminals

Lightford should repeal HB3653 which advocates for criminals Illinois Senator Kimberly Lightford should  repeal HB3653 which reinforces rights for criminals and those accused of crimes, and she should retract her previous calls for “defund police” after she and her husband became victims of a serious crime. The atmosphere created by HB3653 and the “defund police”…

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Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16

Posted on December 6, 2021December 6, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16
Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16

Senator Hastings hosts Christmas Casino Night Dec. 16 Please join State Senator Michael Hastings at a Christmas Casino Night fundraiser in support of Senator Michael E. Hastings on Thursday, December 16th at 6:00 PM at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park.  For questions or to RSVP please contact Kelly at Kelly@ilsenatedems.org or register onlineHERE. We look forward…

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State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces suspension of bid for Secretary of State

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 By Ray Hanania
State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces suspension of bid for Secretary of State

State Senator Michael E. Hastings announces suspension of bid for Secretary of State State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Tinley Park) today issued the following statement on his decision to suspend his bid for Secretary of State:   “On March 3rd, I announced my intention to run for the office of the Secretary of State. Since the…

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Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 By News Editor
Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts

Landek announces over $155 million in funding for local school districts Thirteen local school districts are set to receive over $155 million in additional funding, State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) announced today. The funding comes as part of the latest federal COVID-19 relief packages and is meant to address challenges caused by the pandemic. “Now…

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Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term
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Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term State Sen. Martin Sandoval declares that health care and immigrant rights will remain priorities as he returns to The Illinois Senate for a 6th Term in office Affordable health care, protecting immigrants’ rights, equitable K-12 funding, increasing public safety and creating more jobs will continue to be…

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