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A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood brings nostalgic memories to viewers

Posted on December 1, 2019November 13, 2023 By Aaron Hanania No Comments on A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood brings nostalgic memories to viewers
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood brings nostalgic memories to viewers

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood brings nostalgic memories to viewers The movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks on the life of Mister Rogers (Fred Rogers) is more than just a look back at Roger’s popular children’s and family TV show of 895 episodes that began in 1968 and ended in…

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

Posted on November 20, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Beast Women celebrates 13th year as Chicago’s premier All Female performance revue
Beast Women celebrates 13th year as Chicago’s premier All Female performance revue

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…

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Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances

Posted on November 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances
Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances

Replay Lincoln Parkfeatures three”pop-ups” performances Catering to a wide variety of audiences, Replay Lincoln Park will host three distinct, concurrent pop-ups throughout the month Looking to create three spaces of unique fun for Chicagoans and visitors, alike, Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave. will host various pop-ups beginning Thursday, November 7 and lasting throughout…

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Schaumburg resident embodies Veterans Day values as member of U.S. Navy Reserve

Posted on November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Schaumburg resident embodies Veterans Day values as member of U.S. Navy Reserve
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Navy Salutes service members on Veteran’s Day Two features spotlighted: Schaumburg resident embodies Veterans Day values as member of U.S. Navy Reserve By Theodore Quintana Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class , Navy Office of Community Outreach As Americans reflect on the service of military men and women this Veterans Day, some may not realize that…

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USS Gabrielle Giffords sailors prepare food

Posted on November 4, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on USS Gabrielle Giffords sailors prepare food
USS Gabrielle Giffords sailors prepare food

USS Gabrielle Giffords sailors prepare food SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 31, 2019) Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Cristian Reyes, from Hanover Park, Ill., prepares food in the galley aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10). Gabrielle Giffords is on a rotational deployment to INDOPACOM, conducting operations, exercises and port visits throughout the region…

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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu

Posted on October 30, 2019December 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu
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Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park offers Chef-Made Thanksgiving Dinner at Home Menu FAIRMONT CHICAGO, MILLENNIUM PARK ANNOUNCES RETURN OF ANNUAL CHEF-MADE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT HOME MENU From a full Thanksgiving dinner, to a la carte holiday dishes, Fairmont Chicago’s chefs share fully prepared, gourmet Thanksgiving menu this year Allowing holiday hosts to hang up their apron…

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Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun

Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun
Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun

Offshore Restaurant offers Halloween fun OFFSHORE, CHICAGO’S HOTTEST ROOFTOP DESTINATION, GETS SPOOKY ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT One of Chicago’s hottest venues on the nightlife scene brings the screams on Halloween Night with live thrills, frightening cocktails, spooky décor, and a costume contest with over $2,000 in prizes! Offshore, Chicago’s most buzzed about venue featured in Thrillist…

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Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch

Posted on October 25, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch
Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch

Allgauer’s on the Riverfront offers Thanksgiving alternative with specialty brunch ALLGAUER’S ON THE RIVERFRONT WELCOMES THANKSGIVING DINERS WITH A SPECIALTY BRUNCH BUFFET AND HOLIDAY DINNER MENU. From Roasted Turkey to Chef-Made Pies, the North Shore Dining Favorite is Offering Something Scrumptious for Every Member of the Family to Enjoy. Gobble ‘til you Wobble! The North Shore…

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