Tag: Cook County

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez honored by American Arab Chamber of Commerce

February 4, 2026February 4, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Congresswoman Delia Ramirez honored by American Arab Chamber of Commerce Cook/DuPage County, IL – U.S. Rep Delia Ramirez promised to continue to be open to the concerns of all communities, including to the concerns of Arabs and Muslims in her district and in Illinois, during a meeting with members of the American Arab Chamber of…

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Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

October 22, 2022November 6, 2022 News Editor News Editor 2 Comments

Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections The Arab American Democratic Club released its endorsements for candidates in the November 8, 2022 General Elections. Those endorsed candidates include a list of the most popular and successful Democrats running for re-electionand for first-time office holder. The AADC, the largest…

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The Arab Daily News candidate endorsements: Cook County, Illinois

June 10, 2022June 18, 2022 rayhanania 1 Comment

The Arab Daily News candidate endorsements: Cook County, Illinois Endorsements, Democratic Primary Election, June 28, 2022, Cook County races The Arab Daily News polled its 3,682 followers asking them who they supported in the June 28, 2022 Democratic Primary elections for the Cook County Board. The Arab Daily News Editorial Board is proud to issue…

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Rouhy Shalabi named Associate Judge in Cook County

January 8, 2020 rayhanania No Comments

Rouhy Shalabi named Associate Judge in Cook County Palestinian American lawyer Rouhy Shalabi was named as an Associate Judge to the Cook County Circuit Court and was sworn in to the post on Monday Jan. 6, 2020. He is the first Palestinian Judge and joins several Arab Americans who have served on the bench including…

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Arab American win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District

March 26, 2018March 26, 2018 rayhanania 1 Comment

Arab American win’s nomination to serve on 13th Judicial District Arab American Associate Judge Sam Betar III won the backing of voters on March 20, 2018 to represent the Democratic Party as their candidate for the 13th Judicial District in Cook County in the November 6, 2018 General Election. Judge Betar, one of the first…

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Arab Democratic Club endorses Kennedy, Lipinski, Fioretti

March 13, 2018March 30, 2022 rayhanania No Comments

Arab Democratic Club endorses Kennedy, Lipinski, Fioretti The Arab American Democratic Club, Chicagoland’s largest and most active Arab American political organization, released its endorsements for candidates in the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary election, urging all Arab Americans to vote Board members of the Arab American Democratic Club (AADC), AADC which represents the voice and…

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Berrios supports Arab American community

March 9, 2018March 15, 2018 rayhanania No Comments

Berrios supports Arab American community Arab-American community benefits as Assessor Joseph Berrios returns $1.8 million to schools and municipalities in South and Southwest Cook County Money is part of $30 million collected to date and more than $50 million billed through Erroneous Exemptions Program created by the Berrios administration CHICAGO – Cook County Assessor Joseph…

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Fighting oppressive taxes in Cook County

March 14, 2017June 12, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

Fighting oppressive taxes in Cook County SW News Group Column March 9, 2017. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle bashed former President Todd Stroger when she ran against him for proposing outrageous hikes in taxes including the sales tax. But as soon as she got to office, she raised the taxes, too. Even worse. The…

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Largest Illinois political group declines to endorse in Presidential race

November 1, 2016June 12, 2019 rayhanania 2 Comments

Largest Illinois political group declines to endorse in Presidential race The largest American Arab political organization in Illinois Tuesday announced they would not endorse a candidate in the hotly contested race for President of the United States. The organization is traditionally Democratic and it is a blow to Democratic Candidate Hillary Clinton By Ray Hanania The…

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Arab Democratic Club endorses Garcia over Fioretti

December 15, 2014May 1, 2019 rayhanania No Comments

By Ray Hanania The Arab American Democratic Club this week announced it will endorse Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia and will host a fundraiser “salute” for Garcia to support his candidacy for Mayor of Chicago in the Feb. 24, 2015 election against anti-Arab Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Many other American Arabs, however, are supporting Ald….

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