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Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Fire District dedicates training center in honor of former Chief Robert Buhs Robert M. Buhs is credited with building the Orland Fire Protection District rising from the ranks of volunteer through serving as Fire Chief until 2003. The OFPD, which is recognized as having the highest save rate in the country, dedicated the Robert…

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Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor

April 11, 2022April 11, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Alderman Raymond Lopez announces for Chicago mayor Ald. Raymond Lopez who has led the fight against Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s continued failures to reduce crime and her negative policies that have undermined the Chicago Police Department, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago on Wednesday April 6, 2022. Lopez is the only Hispanic weho has…

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Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom. Update on Ukraine and the culture of smoking

February 10, 2022February 10, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mayor Lightfoot, CarJackings and boredom, and update on Ukraine plus the culture of smoking Two Guys on Politics: Live on Facebook is a discussion about a wide range of topics, many focused on politics locally in Chicagoland but examining issues nationally and international. This week’s Season 2, Episode 6 “Two Guys on Politics” podcast, taped…

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Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing

November 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero Police continue to search for suspects in Kevin Sanders killing Town President Larry Dominick, the Town of Cicero Board of Directors and Cicero Police Department Chief Jerry Chlada are commemorating the 11th anniversary of the tragic killing of a 15 year old Kevin Sanders on November 22, 2010. The Sanders killing has been one…

Chicago, Cook County, Crime, Government, News, Police, Suburban Chicagoland

Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads

April 2, 2021March 30, 2022 Ray Hanania

Opinion: Gorman slams Pekau’s “fake Republicans” in video ads Orland Township Republican Chairperson Liz Gorman released a powerful series of videos slamming Orland Mayor Keith Pekau for backing a slate of “fake” Republicans. Pekau has isolated every elected official to the disadvantage of the needs of Orland taxpayers, but hopes to pull the wool over…

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Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid

February 7, 2020February 7, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Bloomberg targets gun violence in his presidential bid Former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg is taking on the challenge of fighting gun violence in his campaign to become president and win the Democratic Party nomination. Bloomberg will be on the Illinois ballot on March 17 and is considered a formidable candidate, despite his late entry…

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Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor

September 16, 2017November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 6 Comments

Kennedy will respect Arabs, Muslims as Illinois governor Illinois gubernatorial candidate Christopher Kennedy told a gathering of influential Arab and Muslim community activists Saturday that he would defend their rights as Americans and respect their cultural and religious identities. Kennedy said when his family immigrated to America, they faced the same racism and discrimination now…

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Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally

July 25, 2017September 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Video: Kennedy takes gun violence personally To my dad, gun violence is personal. He understands how gun violence can affect individuals, families and communities. He wants to make sure everyone affected can get the help they need and, most of all, he wants to stop this violence from happening in the first place. My dad…

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