Category: Events

House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

House Speaker Mike Madigan to keynote Arab American Democratic Club candidates brunch The Arab American Democratic Club, Illinois’ largest and most responsive Democratic Arab political organization, is prod to host Illinois Speaker Michael J. Madigan as its keynote speaker at its annual Feb. 16, 2020 Candidates Forum and Brunch. Get info at www.AADCIL.com The Arab…

elections, Events, Government, News, Politics, Suburban Chicagoland

Beast Women celebrates 13th year as Chicago’s premier All Female performance revue

November 20, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Beast Women celebrates 13th year as Chicago’s premier All Female performance revue WHO ARE BEAST WOMEN? Beast Women is an All-Female Performance Variety Revue, serving as a platform to showcase the best talent in Chicago. Featured artists include musicians, writers, dancers, comedians, burlesque performers, aerialists, sideshow acts, and so much more. Beast Women is not your…

Entertainment, Events, Features, Theater

Max & Benny’s Comedy Night Nov. 14

October 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Max & Benny’s Comedy Night Nov. 14 LIVE COMEDY FEATURING PROFESSIONAL,CHICAGO AREA and TOURING STAND-UP COMEDIANS Comedy show and Delicious Full Service Dinner from Special, Limited Menu [Soup or Salad, Entrée, Dessert and One Alcoholic Beverage (Red or White Wine, or Craft Beer)] $35.00 per person or $60.00 for two Dinner served at 7 pm, Show begins…

Comedy, Entertainment, Events

Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019

September 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Tim Ozinga announces for 37th District House seat Sept 25, 2019 On Wednesday, September 25, at 7:30pm, businessman and community leader, Tim Ozinga, will announce his candidacy for the office of Illinois State Representative in the 37th District. Mr. Ozinga will address the need to restore Illinois’ prosperity by restoring fiscal sanity and moral leadership…

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Orland Fire District hosts CERT Training for district residents on Oct. 7, 2019

September 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire District hosts CERT Training for district residents on Oct. 7, 2019 The Orland Fire District is hosting a new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class starting October 7th, 2019. The classes will be held 8 consecutive Mondays from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm each evening. The classes are held at the Orland Fire…

Events, Features, Government, Orland Park

OFPD Coffee & Conversation addresses power of Music in Alzheimers and dementia Sept. 26, 2019

September 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

OFPD Coffee & Conversation addresses power of Music in Alzheimers and dementia Sept. 26, 2019 The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) will focus on the challenges of Alzheimers at its next public “Coffee & Conversation” community meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Research has shown that Music has a powerful impact on memory and can…

Events, Features, Government, Orland Park

Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cicero hosts Houby Festival Oct 3 – 6, 2019 The 51st Annual Houby Festival will kick off on Thursday, October 3, 2019 featuring a carnival with rides for family and children, a variety of Czech and other ethnic foods, a wide range of entertainment, and a parade on Sunday Oct. 6. Houby is the Czech/Slovak…

Entertainment, Events, Features, Suburban Chicagoland

Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food

September 5, 2019September 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Quad Cities celebrates Oktoberfest Season with cruise, music and food Fall is the season of leaves, cooler temps, pumpkin spice, and Oktoberfests! There are a lot of different versions to this fun classic event in the Quad Cities. Cruise the Mississippi on the Oktoberfest cruise on September 19, 2019, with Barefoot Becky & the Ivanhoe…

Entertainment, Events, Features, food

Former Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee to be Grand Marshall for State Fair parade

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Former Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee to be Grand Marshall for State Fair parade The Illinois State Fair along with Governor JB Pritzker, announced Olympic Gold Medal winner and East St. Louis native Jackie Joyner-Kersee will serve as the Grand Marshall for the Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade. The retired American track and field athlete won three…

Events, Features, Government, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Steppenwolf Theater hosts benefit with McDonald-Rudertsky concert Sept. 15

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Steppenwolf Theater hosts benefit with McDonald-Rudertsky concert Sept. 15 Steppenwolf’s LookOut Series and Mark Cortale Present. Audra McDonald in Concert with Seth Rudetsky. A Benefit for Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Sunday, September 15 at 5 pm and 7:30 pm Historic six-time Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald reunites with Sirius XM Radio star Seth Rudetsky direct from their critically acclaimed performances at Town…

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Lyons Music in the Park continues thru August 28

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lyons Music in the Park continues thru August 28 The Village of lyons contoinues it’s weekly musical entertainment, Music in the Park, from 6 PM until 9 PM every Wednesday at Veterans Park, 4100 Lawndale Avenue. The Music in the Park is a part of Village President Christopher Getty’s program to strengthen community and neighborhood…

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Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20

July 14, 2019July 14, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Fire Protection District to commemorate 50th Anniversary July 20 The Orland Fire Protection District will celebrate its 50thAnniversary as a Fire District and its 125thyear fighting fires during its annual Open House on Saturday July 20, 2019. The annual Open House will be extra special this year, as the Orland Fire Protection District celebrates its…

Events, Fire, Government, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend

June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend Downtown Davenport Partnership (DDP) is excited to announce the third year of Alternating Currents festival August 22-25, 2019, now expanded to four days. The festival kicks off with headliner Keller William’s Grateful Grass, with Max Weinberg’s Jukebox opening on Thursday, August 22 at the Adler…

Entertainment, Events, Features, Festival, News, Regional Midwest

San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

San Diego Gulls beat Chicago Wolves in Game 3 of Finals The Chicago Wolves pulled within one going in the final minutes of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, but fell to the San Diego Gulls 3-2 Wednesday night at Pechanga Arena. Forwards Tye McGinn and Curtis McKenzie scored for Chicago (8-6) while goaltender…

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Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions The Dock will operate food and beverage options at Bradford Beach Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Milwaukee County Parks today announced a new food and beverage partnership at Bradford Beach this summer with CCH Management LLC (The Dock). Pending approval from the Milwaukee County…

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Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials

April 12, 2019April 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois…

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Veterans News & Information

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Veterans News & Information By Jerry Field JESSEE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS ANOTHER Veterans Town Hall meeting 820 South Damen, 2ndFL Damen Bldg. Date: Monday, March 4, 2019 Time: 10:00am to 11:00am All Veterans are invited to a Department of Veterans Affairs Town Hall discussion on Veterans Health Care. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion,…

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Rabbi & Comedian Barry Schechter & Aaron Friedman from the Bible Players of New York

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Comedy night fundraiser for Veterans Dec. 24 Join Weinstein and Piser Funeral Home for a special comedy night “Is Comedy Dead” featuring Rabbi & Comedian Barry Schechter & Aaron Friedman from the Bible Players of New York Our 1st Annual Event: Why do Jews eat Chinese food on X-mas? It’s the only restaurant open. General Admission tickets $18.00; In advance or…

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