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Cook County Clerk Yarbrough seeks to recruit veterans as election judges

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Cook County Clerk Yarbrough seeks to recruit veterans as election judges Facing a critical shortage of election poll workers, Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced Tuesday that her office is launching a campaign to recruit military veterans to serve as Election Judges in the upcoming November Gubernatorial Election. The Clerk’s Office, which administers elections…

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Chicago, Cook County, elections, News, Suburban Chicagoland

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

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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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Culture, Entertainment, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety

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Dan Calandriello Calls for County Leadership to Address Public Safety Candidate Calandriello has the actual experience as a former Prosecutor to protect our families With recent dialogue regarding public safety and the SAFE-T Act, Cook County Board of Commissioner candidate Dan Calandriello calls on the Cook County Board to take steps to address Public Safety…

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Cook County, Crime, elections, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Ali Center announces Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award recipients 

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Ali Center announces Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award recipients  Dr. Anthony Fauci, World Central Kitchen, Alice Houston, and NBA Star Malcom Brogdon headline slate of nine awardees  . National CBS News correspondent Michelle Miller to host the event   The ninth annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Saturday, November 5, and boasts another esteemed panel…

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Chicago, Civil Rights, Cook County, Events, News, NewsWire, Racism, Suburban Chicagoland

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

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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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Chicago, Culture, Entertainment, Events, News, Suburban Chicagoland, Theater

Art-Ober at District 230 begins with Chalkfest!

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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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Culture, Education, Entertainment, Features, News, Orland Park, Suburban Chicagoland

Rockford Faith Leaders Reject County Board Resolution, Standing by the Pretrial Fairness Act

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Some Rockford faith leaders embrace the Safe-T Act and oppose County Board Resolution Earlier this evening, Thursday Sept. 29, 2022, the Winnebago County Board passed a resolution calling on the Illinois legislature to repeal the SAFE-T Act. The resolution focused on the Pretrial Fairness provisions of the law, which will end the state’s use of…

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Crime, Government, Illinois Legislature, News

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

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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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Chicago, Cook County, Culture, Events, News, Politics, Ukraine

North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and Judy’s Pizza Help Domestic Violence Victims Connect to Free Legal Aid 

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North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic and Judy’s Pizza Help Domestic Violence Victims Connect to Free Legal Aid Free virtual cooking demonstration will provide domestic violence victims the opportunity to ask questions to attorneys anonymously in the chat.   North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic (NSLAC) invites anyone with questions about domestic violence to join a free cooking…

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Events, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague

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Cicero condemns arbitrator’s decision to reinstate firefighter who injured colleague Cicero, IL — Officials of the Town of Cicero on Tuesday denounced arbitrator Cary Morgen who ordered the reinstatement of an employee involved in a felonious assault against a paramedic and who engaged in a verbal altercation with a supervisor. Firefighter Christopher J. Quelette was…

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Cook County, Fire, Government, Law, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended

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District 230 Congratulates National Merit Semi Finalists and Commended Twenty-three Consolidated High School District 230 students just made a pretty selective list. They were named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists and Commended students. About 16,000 semifinalists and 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise, according to information provided by…

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Cook County, Education, Features, News, Suburban Chicagoland

Undefeated York hands Lyons its first loss

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By Steve Metsch Lyons Township’s bid for a fifth win and probable playoff spot was put on hold Saturday by York and running back Jake Melion. The junior ran for three touchdowns, including one with 2:19 left, to seal a 27-14 win for undefeated York in Lyons’ homecoming game. Lions Head Coach Jon Beutjer said…

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