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Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?

Posted on November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?
Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election?

Will uncertainty of presidential election politics be reflected in Chicago’s mayoral election? Former Chicago City Hall reporter and Tribune columnist John Kass, now the publisher of JohnKassNews.com online, joined the Two Guys on Politics weekly podcast with guests former Congressmen Bill Lipinski and Dan Lipinski, and former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist Ray Hanania…

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Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits

Posted on October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits
Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits

Live theater in suburbs offers alternatives to Chicago’s risky visits As gun violence increases in Chicago, more and more suburbanites are reconsidering visits to the crime plagued city and turning to alternative options for business, school and entertainment in the surrounding suburbs. Although the Chicago Theater offers some great performances, the exposure before and after…

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Immigration needs more than reform, it needs to be fixed

Posted on October 5, 2022October 18, 2022 By William Lipinski 2 Comments on Immigration needs more than reform, it needs to be fixed
Immigration needs more than reform, it needs to be fixed

Immigration needs more than reform, it needs to be fixed By William O. Lipinski We have an anonymous problem with illegal aliens coming into our Land of the Free and home of the Brave. This is not new, it has been going on for over a decade, if not longer. Our political parties won’t or…

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St. Xavier to host Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance Oct. 7

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on St. Xavier to host Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance Oct. 7
St. Xavier to host Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance Oct. 7

St. Xavier to host Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance Oct. 7 Also performing with Chicago Immigrant Orchestra is  East Loop at the Southwest Suburban university Chicago Immigrant Orchestra performance at St. Xavier College Oct. 7, 2022 Pre-concert Interactive Demo at 5:30pm! The performance is at St Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd Street in Oak Lawn Tickets…

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Beverly Arts Centers hosts play on Ann Landers Oct. 6 – 9

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Beverly Arts Centers hosts play on Ann Landers Oct. 6 – 9
Beverly Arts Centers hosts play on Ann Landers Oct. 6 – 9

Beverly Arts Centers hosts play on Ann Landers Oct. 6 – 9 Beverly Arts Center’s electrifying 2022/2023 theatre season, BOLD VOICES, opens Thursday, October 6th with the hit play, The Lady With All the Answers. Ann Landers was many things: columnist, icon, even 1978’s “most influential woman in the US’“. This intimate play takes audiences…

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Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest!

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest!
Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest!

Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest! Consolidated High School District 230 Sandburg High School once again kicks off Art-ober with Chalkfest, a large chalk mural that all students from all art classes contribute to in some way. Guest artist Adam Fabianski joined the Eagle student artists for the 10th year to design, layout and…

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Polish scholar Maciej Olchawa addresses Poland and the Ukraine War Oct. 2

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Polish scholar Maciej Olchawa addresses Poland and the Ukraine War Oct. 2
Polish scholar Maciej Olchawa addresses Poland and the Ukraine War Oct. 2

Polish scholar Maciej Olchawa addresses Poland and the Ukraine War Oct. 2 As Artist-in-Residence at Loyola University Chicago, THE LIRA ENSEMBLE is delighted to help spread the word that Polish and American donors have established a new fund at the KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION to sponsor scholars from Poland to come to Loyola each year, to teach…

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lakeview co-hosts inaugural Oktoberfest Oct 1 – 2

Posted on September 23, 2022September 23, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lakeview co-hosts inaugural Oktoberfest Oct 1 – 2
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lakeview co-hosts inaugural Oktoberfest Oct 1 – 2

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Lakeview co-hosts inaugural Oktoberfest Oct 1 – 2 Ou Lady of Mount Carmel, in partnership with Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce, announce the inaugural OcktoberFest, October 1 – 2 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Held in the East Parking Lot in Lakeview, Our Lady of Mount…

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