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Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

Posted on August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 By Press ReleaseChicago No Comments on Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents
Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents

Cicero President leads successful push to get FEMA to approve flood disaster assistance to residents Town President Larry Dominick announced Tuesday, August 15, 2023 that Cicero residents can begin applying for Federal FEMA funding for damages caused by the July 2 floods. The FEMA approval was announced by the White House on Tuesday afternoon and…

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Cook County Awards Community-Based Service Providers $25 Million to Address Gun Violence

Posted on March 1, 2023March 1, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Awards Community-Based Service Providers $25 Million to Address Gun Violence
Cook County Awards Community-Based Service Providers $25 Million to Address Gun Violence

Cook County Awards Community-Based Service Providers $25 Million to Address Gun Violence IDHS and Cook County Justice Advisory Council partner to expand Anti-Violence Programming in vulnerable communities In response to high levels of gun violence experienced since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP),…

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Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser
Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser

Jesse White honored by Orland Township Democrats at successful fundraiser By Ray Hanania A gathering of the Orland Township Democratic Organization (OTDO) on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, honored the 24-year service of former Secretary of State Jesse White. White expressed his gratitude for the support he has received including from the more than 150 people who attended…

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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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Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications
Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications

Cook County Announces Call for Transportation and Community Grant Program Applications Applications are now open for programs that promote economic development, public services and transportation improvements throughout the County The Cook County Board of Commissioners and President Toni Preckwinkle announced a call for applications for the Department of Transportation and Highway’s (DoTH) “Invest in Cook” grant…

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Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar
Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar partnered with Lyons Village President Chris Getty on Friday (Jan. 6, 2023) to co-host the annual Three Kings Day commemoration. The commemoration was celebrated by distributing wrapped new toys and gifts to young children of needy families in Lyons Township and…

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Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions
Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions

Cook County Health awards over $14 million in community grants for behavioral health interventions Initiative will expand behavioral health and harm reduction services in suburban Cook County Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Health Chief Executive Officer Israel Rocha, and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck,…

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Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity

Posted on September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity
Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity

Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar Encourages Application for $5 Million in Funding for Domestic Violence Intervention and Support Services Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) announced an American Rescue Plan Act funded initiative to…

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Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans

Posted on September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans
Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans

Cook County Awarding $1.5 Million in Honor Grants to Nonprofits That Serve Veterans Awards will help expand existing programming for veterans and their families Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $1.5 million in funding for Honor Grants, a program spearheaded by the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA), to expand programming offered by…

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Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative

Posted on July 11, 2022July 11, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative
Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative

Cook County Awards Funding to Four 16th District Public Schools for Renewable Energy Education Initiative Schools in Cicero, Franklin Park, Maywood and Northlake were among the 24 schools that received awards from Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant Program Under Cook County’s Solar Schools Grant program, the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability awarded grant…

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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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Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County
Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County

Cook County Approves Transportation Funding for Suburban Cook County Cook County Board of Commissioners Approved Transportation Funding for Transportation Projects led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with support from 16th District Commissioner Frank Aguilar. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding to further transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s…

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President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus

Posted on August 2, 2021August 3, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus
President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus

President Preckwinkle Cuts Ribbon on New and Improved Sand Ridge Campus Investing approximately $1.6 million in enhancements to a cluster of amenities on one square mile of southeast Cook County, the Forest Preserves of Cook County celebrated a new, integrated vision of a campus for visitors to hike, bike, camp, birdwatch, swim, fish, play, learn…

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President Preckwinkle kicks-off 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sand Ridge Nature Center 

Posted on June 19, 2021June 19, 2021 By Ray Hanania
President Preckwinkle kicks-off 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sand Ridge Nature Center 

President Preckwinkle kicks-off 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sand Ridge Nature Center  Cook County Board and Forest Preserves President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Forest Preserves General Superintendent Arnold Randall, Commissioner Stanley Moore, Commissioner Donna Miller, Commissioner Brandon Johnson, Commissioner Frank Aguilar, Calumet City Mayor and State Representative Thaddeus Jones, Calumet City Alderman Ramonde Williams…

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Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs

Posted on July 27, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs
Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs

Aguilar helps secure $8 million in coronavirus funding for West suburbs Cook County Commissioner Frank Aguilar joins County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in detailing COVID-19 relief funds Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle in announcing millions of dollars available for suburban communities facing unexpected expenses due to COVID-19….

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Former Mayor Jane Byrne deserves more recognition

Posted on July 20, 2019July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Mayor Jane Byrne deserves more recognition
Former Mayor Jane Byrne deserves more recognition

Former Mayor Jane Byrne deserves more recognition With a rising awareness of the importance of the role of women in society, government, politics and the need to continue to champion equality for the sexes, remembering one of the pioneers of women in politics in Chicago is important. Jane Byrne deserves more recognition as Chicago’s first…

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Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials

Posted on April 12, 2019April 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials
Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials

Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois…

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Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor

Posted on March 27, 2019March 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor
Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor

Why I support Toni Preckwinkle for Chicago Mayor In politics, it’s rarely about who is great but rather about who is better. And in the race for Chicago Mayor between Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and former prosecutor Lori Lightfoot, the “better” candidate is Preckwinkle. Although I have some issues with her past policies,…

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