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Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice
Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice

Former Homer Glen trustee Pazmino says village board needs independent voice Former trustee and restaurant owner Ruben Pazmino hopes to continue to push his ideas to help taxpayers in Homer Glen as an independent voice in the April 1 election. Homer Glen gets very little attention from the media and its issues and needs are…

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District 230 Board of Education appoints new member

Posted on September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on District 230 Board of Education appoints new member
District 230 Board of Education appoints new member

District 230 Board of Education appoints new member The Consolidated High School District 230 Board of Education appointed Orland Park resident Chris Kasmer to serve out a vacant term of office until April 2025.  Kasmer serves as president of Carpenters Local 1027 and is in his 14th year as a trustee to the Chicago Transit…

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Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

Posted on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board
Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board

Higher Education veteran Tracy Sullivan announces candidacy for Moraine Valley Board Tracy Sullivan is offering nearly three decades of higher education experience for the benefit of Community College District 524, Moraine Valley Community College. The Orland Park resident has announced her candidacy for the Moraine Valley Board of Trustees, an unpaid elected position. “I bring…

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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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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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Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township

Posted on March 16, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township

Tasneem Abuzir can bring sanity and services back to Palos Township By Ray Hanania When I think about a smart, reasoned and honest person running for public office for the first time, I think immediately of a young woman named Tasneem Abuzir. Abuzir is running for a spot on the Palos Township Board of Trustees…

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Candidate throws his hat in ring for Tinley Park mayor’s race

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Candidate throws his hat in ring for Tinley Park mayor’s race
Candidate throws his hat in ring for Tinley Park mayor’s race

Candidate throws his hat in ring for Tinley Park mayor’s race Kevin Suggs Announces Candidacy For Mayor of Tinley Park Kevin Suggs, a highly accomplished sales professional and University of Notre Dame graduate, announced his candidacy for mayor of the Village of Tinley Park on January 11, 2021. Suggs, a 23-year resident of the village,…

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Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Posted on December 11, 2020December 11, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term
Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term

Orland Park Village Trustee Daniel Calandriello Will Not Seek Another Term Trustee Thanks Supporters and Provides Thoughts about Village’s Future After more than 7 years of public service on the Orland Park Village Board of Trustees, Dan Calandriello announced today that he will not run for re-election.  In a message to supporters, Calandriello stated, “…after…

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Opinion: Orland Mayor accuses me of writing fiction over public meeting

Posted on April 16, 2020July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Opinion: Orland Mayor accuses me of writing fiction over public meeting

Opinion: Orland Mayor accuses me of writing fiction over public meeting Orland Park’s controversial Mayor Keith Pekau is upset that I publicized his angry personal attacks against Trustee Dan Calandriello from a public meeting he held on April 6 and accused me of writing fiction. But the truth is on the audio tape that the…

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The bullying of Sharon Brannigan

Posted on December 7, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania 6 Comments on The bullying of Sharon Brannigan

The bullying of Sharon Brannigan Sharon Brannigan, a suburban Township politician who made some improper comparisons while arguing about immigration policy has suddenly become the target of the protesters against anti-Muslim, anti-Arab racism. But in their protests, they have turned into bullies who yell, scream, and disrespect the image of what Arabs are all about. And…

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Muslims lose in backlash in Suburban Chicago elections

Posted on April 5, 2017November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Muslims lose in backlash in Suburban Chicago elections
Muslims lose in backlash in Suburban Chicago elections

Muslims lose in backlash in Suburban Chicago elections Two Muslim candidates who had strong political backing lost their bids for election on Tuesday in Suburban Chicago contests. Dave Shalabi, who was appointed to a position on a local school board two years ago, lost his bid to remain on the influential school board. Bahira Karim fails in…

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