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Storm shuts power for 85,000 Northern Illinois homes ComEd Restores Power to 90 Percent of Customers Impacted by Severe storm. Customers encouraged to report any remaining outages or downed power lines sightings. Damage hits neighborhoods in Arlington Heights, Rockford, Dixon, and Mt. Prospect Following a fast-moving storm with wind gusts as strong as 70 mph that…
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Merchandise Mart to showcase historic Lincoln, Hamilton documents Alexander Hamilton and Abraham Lincoln History Come to Life in Exceptional Showing of Rare Documents & Original Letters. Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show Merchandise Mart, Chicago, Ill, May 18-21, 2017 The Chicago Antiques + Art + Design Show at the historic Merchandise Mart will offer an…
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Vin Diesel Fate of the Furious on DVD June 27 The #1 action film in the world, The Fate of the Furious, goes full-throttle on Digital HD on June 27, 2017, and on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on July 11, 2017, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The latest exhilarating installment of…
Orland Township supports food pantries through local retailers Orland Township Food Pantry and Meijer Partner Through Retailer’s Simply Give Food Pantry Donation Program The Orland Township Food Pantry is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer this spring to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry…
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A mother of a Mother’s Day Published in the Des Plaines Valley News, The Southwest News Herald Newspaper, the Reporter Newspapers, the Regional Newspaper May 18, 2017 By Ray Hanania Mother’s Day: I was standing in the lobby of Buca di Beppo Sunday with my wife and son as some two dozens unhappy people waited…
Chicagoland Chamber backs Safe Neighborhood reform proposals Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Supports the Illinois Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act Legislation Passed Senate now awaiting House action The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce stands in support of SB 1722, the Safe Neighborhoods Reform Act, and the efforts of Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Superintendent Eddie Johnson to hold those driving…
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Music Schedule announced for 37th Annual Taste of Chicago City of Chicago announces complete music lineup for the 37th Annual Taste of Chicago — a Free Cultural Experience for all your sense. Petrillo Music Shell headliners include Alessia Cara, Café Tacvba, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Passion Pit and The O’Jays—and the Bud Light Stage…
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Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored “NOTHING BUILDS A FUTURE LIKE A JOB” JOINT CITY, COUNTY HEARING FOCUSES ON CRISIS OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Seeking Stronger Policy Solutions, Committees Hear First-hand Accounts of Youths Looking for Work & Agencies’ Struggles to Maintain Programs CHICAGO — A joint hearing of the Chicago City Council Workforce & Audit…
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Pritzker slams Rauner for avoiding budget issue Rauner Runs Away When Questioned About Approaching Budget Deadline Chicago, IL – Yesterday, while hundreds of protestors attended the March to Springfield to demand a state budget after over two years of inaction, Bruce Rauner ran away from reporters’ questions regarding the approaching budget. Watch for yourself here. It comes as…
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Pro-Wheat comeback in food trends? Is The Anti-Gluten Frenzy About To Be Countered By A Pro-Wheat Comeback? Food trends changing? Americans at one time lived their lives utterly unconcerned about the gluten in their diets. But an anti-gluten craze that erupted in the last decade has become so prominent that it spawned a $16-billion-a-year industry….
Largest female comedian festival slated for June 15-18 THE NATION’S LARGEST FEMALE COMEDY FESTIVAL THE CHICAGO WOMEN’S FUNNY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES SIXTH ANNIVERSARY LINEUP It’s that time of the year again: 400 funny women from over 95 groups unite under one roof for the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival June 15-18 Comedy Festival featuring women comedians set. Stage 773 Director…
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Orland Police showcase safety initiatives Two Safety Initiatives Highlight Orland Park Police Department May Calendar The Orland Park Police Department is observing two public safety initiatives during the month of May. “Cop On A Bus” has patrol officers riding school buses to watch for vehicles passing school buses when the stop arms are out and…
Kennedy accuses Illinois Dems of blocking candidacy The race for governor seems to be focused on ousting incompetent Republican incumbent Bruce Rauner, but the real battle is between the two Democrats, Chris Kennedy and J.B. Pritzker to win party backing for the March 20, 2018 Democratic Primary By Ray Hanania It’s a war between a…
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Sting complete studio collection released STING: THE COMPLETE STUDIO COLLECTION: FULL SOLO CAREER-SPANNING VINYL BOX SET TO BE RELEASED JUNE 9TH May 15th — Santa Monica, CA — A&M / Interscope Records / Deutsche Grammophon are honored to announce the release of The Complete Studio Collection on June 9th. Encompassing the entirety of Sting’s illustrious solo studio…
Chicago Memorial Day Parade features General Walsh RESPECT. HONOR. REMEMBER.. Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony is Saturday, May 27. Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh Will Serve as Grand Marshal The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are honored to announce the Grand Marshal for Chicago’s Memorial Day…
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Al-Bawadi Restaurant, excellent Middle East cuisine Restaurant Review Al Bawadi Restaurant 7216 W. 87th Street, Bridgeview, Illinois (708) 599-1999 Reviewed: April 17, 2010 There are many Middle Eastern and Arabian restaurants in Little Arabia in the Southwest Suburbs between Burbank and Orland Park, but one of the best in terms of both food and presentation…
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Wheaton Road closures for Bulldog Run May 21 Road Closures: Briar Glen Bulldog Run/Walk May 21 WHEATON, Ill. – The 2016 Briar Glen 3K Bulldog Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017, beginning at 1 p.m. These streets will be closed for the event: (See a map of these closures.) Briarcliffe Boulevard, between…
Sports figures, activists warn of rising opioid crisis Sports figures, community leaders and activists warned Wednesday that heroin and opioid use has reached a crisis stage in suburban Chicagoland and is rising across the country. At a forum organized by the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD), the National Football Players Fathers Association (NFPFA), Cook County…
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