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Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol because of COVID Goodman Theatre cancels all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol. Ticket Holders to impacted performances will receive free access to high quality video stream of the 2021 production and a full refund (or Goodman Credit or Tax Deductible donation). Starting Tuesday (Dec. 28)…
Podcast: Special Prosecutor issues moral indictment of Kim Foxx Kim Foxx was denounced as a liar who misled the public in her mishandling of the arrest and release of Jussie Smollett, who was finally convicted on five charges of lying to Chicago Police about being the victim of a racist, homophobic assault by two individuals…
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Proposed legislation gives many father’s an even playing field By Jeffery M. Leving Proposed legislation by State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago to automatically expunge a petition for a protective order that was either withdrawn or dismissed is long overdue and something anyone who believes in the principle of innocent until proven guilty should…
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Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received an endorsement from Iron Workers Local 1 on Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021. “Congresswoman Marie Newman is delivering for iron workers in Chicago and Cook County. She helped pass a historic bipartisan infrastructure package that…
Goodman Theatre suspends A Christmas Carol performance through Dec. 24 In unprecedented offering, ticket holders to the impacted performances will receive exclusive access to a new high-quality video stream of the 2021 production. In addition, partnership with Chicago Public Media makes the play available on-air for all WBEZ and Vocalo to broadcast A Christmas Carol…
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Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Spreads Holiday Cheer with Home-Style Catering Options Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage, the Chicago-based restaurant known for its savory Italian beef, is celebrating this holiday season with one-of-a-kind catering options that will take the stress off…
Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ Democratic Congresswoman Marie Newman receives another major endorsement from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO) in her bid for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District in the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman…
Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District Rob Cruz is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent government from mandating COVID vaccinations. He criticized the Cincinnati 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals for removing a court-ordered “stay” on President Joe Biden’s nationwide mandate for companies with 100…
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Chicago Wolves win 12th straight game tying franchise record Chicago keeps rolling with its top five scorers playing in the NHL The Chicago Wolves’ special teams produced a power-play goal and a shorthanded goal in the second period to secure a landmark 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards David…
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Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas has proposed a City Council investigation into how a Chicago Building Department Task FOrce has been harassing and inspecting small businesses in the inner city of Chicago that apparently has targeted business owners of color, including enforcing Mayor Lori…
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Leivo, Chicago Wolves, win 10 in a row Josh Leivo’s goal with 1.1 seconds on the clock gives Chicago 4-3 win In a showdown between the Central Division’s top two teams, Josh Leivo scored a highlight-reel goal with 1.1 seconds left to give the Chicago Wolves a 4-3 victory over the Manitoba Moose during School-Day…
Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….
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García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision In response to the FDIC Board of Director’s decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams’ refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria…
Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP The Chicago Republican Organization blasted the leftwing extremist group Change.org accusing it of playing politics with information nd distorting truth. In the latest example of totalitarian suppression of free speech by Big Tech in our society, Change.org has removed from its site a petition sponsored by the…
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America sending out wrong messages locally and internationally The entire embarrassing scandal over how Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, former First Lady Michelle Obama, and ABC’s Good Morning America host Robin Roberts hustled public opinion in favor of racist hoaxster Jussie Smollett has sent out a clear message that justice is not as important…
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Leving law firm hosts Toys for Tots giveaway at WGN TV Dad’s Rights advocate Jeffery Leving is co-hosting a Toys for Tots holiday giveaway organized by his legal team led by attorney Jeffrey Paustian in conjunction ith WGN TV Morning News. Leving, who is the premier attorney representing father’s rights, said during alive interview Dec….
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Chicago Wolves win over Texas Stars leading AHL Central Division 12 to 1 Noesen, Drury score two goals apiece as Chicago earns ninth in a row Texas-born Stefan Noesen and Winnetka native Jack Drury produced two goals and one assist each to spark the Chicago Wolves to a 7-2 victory over the Texas Stars Sunday…
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American Arab Chamber honors Tabares, Lopez and Pappas with its prestigious annual “Action” Award The American Arab Chamber of Commerce gave its prestigious annual “Action” Award to three elected officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arabs and Muslims in Chicago and Cook County. More than 200 Arab and Muslim community…