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Jets Pizza Chicagoland rallies for underserved Youth Nov. 1 – 30 On a mission to help at-risk youth prepare for another chilly, long winter, 15 Jet’s Pizza locations across Chicagoland are offering free pies with donation of winter accessories November 1 through the end of the month. Jet’s Pizza ®, known for delicious Detroit-style pizza and…
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Local nonprofit honors the leadership of President Peggy Parfenoff Bringing the world to Chicago and Chicago to the world for 20 years On Wednesday, October 20th at 5:30 PM (CST) WorldChicago will honor the local, and global, leadership of Peggy Parfenoff with, “A Toast to Twenty Years with WorldChicago,” at Carnivale Restaurant (702 Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60661). This fun and festive reception will bring together culture, cuisine, cocktails, and the Chicago community for a global celebration of Parfenoff’s work to bring the world to Chicago and…
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Two Guys on Politics Podcast on religious curbs, Foxx’s failures, Lightfoot’s stumbles The Two Guys on Politics podcast this week featuring former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania includes a lengthy discussion about how religious freedom is under assault in America. Oct. 10, 2021. Season 1, Episode 6. The podcast,…
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Landek announces local Back to Business grants, encourages more to apply State Senator Steve Landek (D-Bridgeview) is pleased to announce over $500,000 in grants awarded to nearly 20 local businesses via the first round of the Back to Business program, and is encouraging other businesses to apply for the second round before the Oct. 13…
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Police charge Tinley Park man with felony unlawful possession Brad Ryan, 23, 16714 Hillside Place, Tinley Park, was charged Thursday with unlawful possession with intent to deliver more than 5,000 grams (a Class X felony) after Tinley Park police found a large quantity of drugs inside his home while executing a search warrant. Tinley Park…
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Broadhurst, Murray and Mattheos score for Chicago Wolves The Chicago Wolves opened their brief exhibition schedule with a 5-3 loss to the Milwaukee Admirals Thursday night at Panther Arena. Veteran Terry Broadhurst, rookie Blake Murray and third-year forward Stelio Mattheos delivered goals for the Wolves, who built a 3-0 lead 30 minutes into the game….
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Orland Township Grandparent and Grandchild Dinner Dance Grandparents and their grandchildren danced the night away in a night full of unforgettable memories. Grandparents and their grandchildren dressed their best for the annual Grandparent and Grandchild Dinner Dance at Orland Township. The three-hour event consisted of family portraits, fun games (like the Hokey Pokey and the…
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Columbus Day is Democracy, and a challenge to the tyranny we face The drive to erase Columbus Day is an example of the real threat of true racism that we face in America, and a challenge to our Democracy. Columbus was a hero who should be celebrated for bringing a higher level of civilization to…
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