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U.S. Rep. Marie Newman receives endorsements from 10 suburban mayors

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on U.S. Rep. Marie Newman receives endorsements from 10 suburban mayors
U.S. Rep. Marie Newman receives endorsements from 10 suburban mayors

U.S. Rep. Marie Newman receives endorsements from 10 suburban mayors Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Monday Nov. 15, 2021 that she has received endorsements from ten suburban mayors and village presidents for her re-election to Congress in Illinois’ new 6th District in the Spring Democratic primary elections. “I’ve been in government for years and I’ve never…

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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaims Sept 15 – Oct 151st Hispanic American Heritage Month County Executive David Crowley Proclaims Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Hispanic American Heritage Month in Milwaukee County September 15, marks the start of National Hispanic American Heritage Month and Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley proclaimed September 15 – October 15…

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Exclusive Garth Brooks concert to be performed at SeatGeek Stadium and 300 venues across America

Posted on June 16, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Exclusive Garth Brooks concert to be performed at SeatGeek Stadium and 300 venues across America
Exclusive Garth Brooks concert to be performed at SeatGeek Stadium and 300 venues across America

Exclusive Garth Brooks concert to be performed at SeatGeek Stadium and 300 venues across America Garth Brooks will perform a virtual show that will be broadcast on big screen drive in theaters around the country including on a “drive in” screen to be set up at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview The exclusive one night performance will…

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Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting

Posted on December 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting
Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting

Tinley Park homes go all out with Christmas lighting I was never one to spend a lot of money or time decorating the outside of my home for Christmas like Clark Griswold in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, but I envy the beauty and happiness decorations bring. This year, a home in Tinley Park, Illinois has…

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Intercontinental Chicago offers Windy City Wonderland with holiday programs and packages

Posted on October 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Intercontinental Chicago offers Windy City Wonderland with holiday programs and packages

Intercontinental Chicago offers Windy City Wonderland with holiday programs and packages INTERCONTINENTAL CHICAGO HOTEL TRANSFORMS INTO A WINDY CITY WONDERLAND WITH UNIQUE HOLIDAY PROGRAMMING AND PACKAGES. From a Milk & Cookie hotline that allows guests to text Santa Claus to a “Letters to Santa” station in the lobby, the iconic Chicago hotel is rolling out all…

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

Posted on June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend
Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass to Kick-Off Alternating Currents Festival Weekend

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…

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Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15

Posted on June 10, 2019June 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15
Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15

Aurora hosts Blues Festival June 14 and 15 TAJ MAHAL, ROBERT RANDOLPH HEADLINE 23rd BLUES ON THE FOX FESTIVAL, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, JUNE 14 & 15 AT AURORA’S RIVEREDGE PARK AURORA, IL, June 10, 2019 – Downtown Aurora’s 23rd Annual Blues on the Fox Festival boasts a killer line-up of longtime favorites and fresh new…

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Illionois State Fair lowers admission prices

Posted on May 22, 2019June 12, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illionois State Fair lowers admission prices
Illionois State Fair lowers admission prices

Illionois State Fair lowers admission prices Adult admission is now only $5 Sunday through Thursday Kevin Gordon, Manager of the Illinois State Fair (ISF) in Springfield is pleased to announce that Sunday through Thursday daily admission prices have been lowered to $5 for adults during the 2019 State Fair—senior prices will remain at $3 and…

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Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions

Posted on April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions
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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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Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting

Posted on March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting
Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting

Bridgeview venue renamed SeatGeek Stadium at Ribbon-cutting Bridgeview’s premiere sports and entertainment venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium in a partnership with one of the country’s largest online ticketing and entertainment companies. The ribbon cutting was held on Thursday March 7, 2019 By Ray Hanania Bridgeview’s multipurpose venue was renamed SeatGeek Stadium during a ribbon cutting…

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Nitro Circus’ “You Got This” tour comes to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium in Spring

Posted on February 13, 2019February 13, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Nitro Circus’ “You Got This” tour comes to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium in Spring
Nitro Circus’ “You Got This” tour comes to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium in Spring

Nitro Circus’ “You Got This” tour comes to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium in Spring In 2018 Nitro Circus launched its all new You Got This show, performing in some of the world’s most famous arenas and wowed crowds all across the globe. Now the crew is ready to take 2019 by storm by bringing the adrenaline-charged…

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Submission being accepted for 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival

Posted on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Submission being accepted for 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival
Submission being accepted for 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival

Submission being accepted for 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival MILWAUKEE – Tuesday, January 15, 2019 – The 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival, presented by Associated Bank, will run Thursday, October 17 – Thursday, October 31, 2019. Milwaukee Film’s annual 15-day festival will include feature films, shorts programs, education screenings, post-film conversations, panels, and parties. The event screened…

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