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Orland Park Mayor Pekau questions Jim Dodge’s record ahead of mayoral race

As Jim Dodge officially entered the race for Orland Park mayor by filing his petitions, incumbent Mayor Keith Pekau and the People Over Politics candidates released a pointed statement demanding answers from Dodge regarding his past actions while in office.

By South Cook News | Nov 22, 2024

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Illinois State House District 30 candidate: 'I want to thank everyone who supported me during this campaign'

Patricia Bonk, a candidate for Illinois State House District 30, acknowledged the outcome of the General Election in a Facebook post dated November 5.

By South Cook News | Nov 13, 2024

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: 'As I reflect today I am reminded of how much I have to be grateful for in life'

By South Cook News | Nov 13, 2024

Christine Shanahan McGovern, a candidate for Illinois State House District 36, acknowledged the election results in a Facebook post on November 6.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: 'Prayers for CPD'

By South Cook News | Nov 5, 2024

Illinois State House District 36 candidate Christine Shanahan McGovern reacted to a police shooting in a November 5 Facebook post, stating, "Prayers for CPD."

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Sen. John Curran: 'My prayers are with Trooper Thompson’s family, loved ones and brothers and sisters at the Illinois State Police'

By South Cook News | Oct 22, 2024

State Senator John Curran expressed his condolences to those who knew Illinois State Police (ISP) Trooper Corey S. Thompsen in an October 18 Facebook post, stating, "My prayers are with Trooper Thompson’s family, loved ones and brothers and sisters at the Illinois State Police."

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House District 36 candidate Shanahan McGovern: ‘Crime versus community safety should not even be a debate’

By Chicago City Wire reports | 2 months ago

Christine Shanahan McGovern, the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 36, has issued a strong response to the recent endorsement of GOP candidate Bob Fioretti by civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson.

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Ives: ‘Democrats and unions are spending big to try to keep Joyce in office’

By Kankakee Times reports | 2 months ago

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives has raised concerns about the heavy financial backing Democrat Patrick Joyce is receiving from unions and party affiliates as he seeks re-election.

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Ives: ‘Patrick Joyce voted to mandate that all bathrooms in public schools with students in 4th grade or higher have tampons in the boys bathrooms in Illinois’

By Kankakee Times reports | 3 months ago

Former state legislator and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives is comparing State Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) to vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

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Sen. John Curran: 'We are moving forward in calling for an audit of DCFS’ actions, payments and communications with this center'

By South Cook News | Oct 8, 2024

Senator John Curran addressed concerns regarding Aunt Martha's Home in Chicago, stating, "My colleagues and I have been shocked to read about the alleged abuse of children and arrests of staff for abuse at the state-funded facility Aunt Martha’s Home in Chicago," in an October 7 Facebook post.

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Polling shows Shanahan McGovern ahead in 36th House District: ‘It's exciting because my hard work is finally paying off’

By South Cook News reports | Oct 8, 2024

Christine Shanahan McGovern is gaining momentum in her campaign for State Representative in Illinois' 36th House District, according to a new poll.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: ' My response was EVERY AMERICAN needs better security.'

By South Cook News | Oct 7, 2024

Christine Shanahan McGovern, a candidate for Illinois State House District 36, emphasized the need for enhanced border security in a Facebook post dated October 2. She said, "During my interview I was asked if President Trump needed better security."

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OPINION: Black and Orange Replaces The Old Blue in 2024

By LeAlan Jones | Sep 17, 2024

The failures of the Barack Obama era will be the primary reason Donald Trump is re-elected to the White House. "The rising tide didn't lift all ships." Kamala Harris can't ride the coattails of consolidating the Negro voter with a similar fervor as Obama did in 2008. The Obama voter knows exactly who Kamala is and she's not like them. She doesn't have 306 Electoral Votes.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: 'The reality of this mass illegal immigration with unaccompanied minors is slavery'

By South Cook News | Sep 14, 2024

Illinois State House District 36 candidate Christine Shanahan McGovern addressed issues of illegal immigration and human trafficking in a Facebook post dated September 12. "The left wants all of this DEI and open borders but turns their backs on this," she said.

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Senate District 19 candidate Gasca on opioid epidemic: ‘My cousin through marriage died from a fentanyl overdose just six months ago’

By South Cook News reports | Sep 4, 2024

Senate District 19 candidate Samantha Gasca has a deeply personal connection to the fentanyl crisis. Gasca, who is running on a platform that includes aggressive measures against illegal immigration and crime, said she plans to take on the fentanyl crisis if elected.

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Illinois State House District 36 candidate: 'The occurrences of these violent crimes are increasing'

By South Cook News | Sep 3, 2024

Illinois State House District 36 candidate Christine Shanahan McGovern commented on rising crime, saying, "The offenders are more brazen due to the Safe T Act." She made the statement in a Facebook post on September 1.

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Who are the largest donors in Tinley Park to Kamala Harris?

By South Cook News reports | Aug 26, 2024

Brian P. Dolan, Debra Hunter and Marianne Farrell are the three largest Tinley Park donors to the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris.

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Who are the largest donors in Flossmoor to Kamala Harris?

By South Cook News | Aug 26, 2024

Robert Cavanagh, Barack Echols and Don Goens are the three largest Flossmoor donors to the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris.

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Who are the largest donors in Orland Park to Kamala Harris?

By South Cook News | Aug 26, 2024

John J. Kelly, Chandra Curry and Julie C. Kelly are the three largest Orland Park donors to the presidential campaign of Kamala Harris

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House District 30 candidate Bonk: ‘An exorbitant amount of Fentanyl has crossed over our border’

By South Cook News reports | Aug 14, 2024

Illinois House of Representatives District 30 candidate Patricia Bonk is pushing for more proactive measures that would address the state’s worsening fentanyl crisis.

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Pekau: "Dick Durbin wants to Secretary Austin to reinstate the plea deals for the masterminds of 9/11'

By South Cook News | Aug 8, 2024

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau reacted to Senator Dick Durbin's calls for the reinstatement of a plea deal for Khalid Sheikh Mohammad, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak Bin ‘Attash, and Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. "Durbin has been in the DC swamp for 40 years and in Democratic leadership for nearly 20," he said. He made the statement in an Aug. 5 post on X.