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Chicago, Illinois, has the ninth highest demand for firefighters in the US, according to new study 

Posted on April 13, 2024April 13, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Chicago, Illinois, has the ninth highest demand for firefighters in the US, according to new study 
Chicago, Illinois, has the ninth highest demand for firefighters in the US, according to new study 

Chicago, Illinois, has the ninth highest demand for firefighters in the US, according to new study  St. Louis, Minnesota, tops the list with the highest demand for firefighters. Chicago, Illinois, places ninth in the ranking. Miami Beach, Florida, has the lowest demand for firefighters  New research has revealed the US cities with the highest demand…

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ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree 

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania 3 Comments on ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree 
ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree 

ResumeBuilder.com Survey Reveals One-Third of Recent College Grads Work in Roles That Do Not Require a College Degree  Most new graduates say it was difficult to find a job, and many hold positions that only require a high school diploma or no education at all ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for free and professional resume templates,…

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Biden seen as being better for Middle East according to Arab News/YouGov poll sees 

Posted on October 25, 2020October 25, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Biden seen as being better for Middle East according to Arab News/YouGov poll sees 
Biden seen as being better for Middle East according to Arab News/YouGov poll sees 

Biden seen as being better for Middle East according to Arab News/YouGov poll sees  Biden seen as better for the Middle East, but most Arabs want him to shun Obama era policies: Arab News/YouGov poll. Majority of respondents believe both Presidential candidates would be bad for the region. Trump scores higher on Iran policies, but not on Jerusalem…

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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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New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle

Posted on January 25, 2020January 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle
New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle

New poll shows Lipinski leading in March 17 Congressional battle A recent poll by a national polling company shows Dan Lipinski leading challenger Marie Newman in the March 17 Democratic Primary election, and two other candidates, Rush Darwish and Charles Hughes trailing far behind with 2 percent and 1 percent of the vote respectively. By…

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Poll: Pritzker Progressive Income Tax, Pension Holiday Plans Panned by South Suburban Voters

Posted on May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Poll: Pritzker Progressive Income Tax, Pension Holiday Plans Panned by South Suburban Voters
Poll: Pritzker Progressive Income Tax, Pension Holiday Plans Panned by South Suburban Voters

Poll: Pritzker Progressive Income Tax, Pension Holiday Plans Panned by South Suburban Voters A survey of south suburban Chicagoland voters shows that a majority of residents oppose Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s tax hike plan to switch the state from a fixed rate income tax to a graduated rate income tax. The survey shows that most respondents…

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Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

Posted on December 11, 2017December 11, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest
Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest

Five Southwest and West suburban communities named among state’s safest Five Southwest and West suburban communities were named as being among the safest communities to live in the State of Illinois in a new survey released by SafeHome. The five communities listed in the state’s top 20 are Des Plaines (#6), Tinley Park (#8), Oak…

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How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?

Posted on May 26, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?
How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption?

How does your city rank for Hamburger consumption? Postmates is offering free hamburgers to celebrate National Hamburger Day for downloading their App and ordering on Memorial Day. But you can still make your own burgers and change this dismal ranking. What’s your favorite topping? And which fast food hamburger chain is ranked best in America? By…

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