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Lipinski leads effort to memorialize victims of Communism

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Lipinski leads effort to memorialize victims of Communism

Lipinski leads effort to memorialize victims of Communism Lipinski and Other Co-Chairs of Congressional Victims of Communism Caucus Introduce Resolution Designating Nov. 7 as Victims of Communism Memorial Day U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), along with Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.), today introduced a resolution to designate Nov. 7 as Victims of…

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Ald. Quinn bans Airbnb in 38 of 48 13th Ward precincts

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Ald. Quinn bans Airbnb in 38 of 48 13th Ward precincts

Ald. Quinn bans Airbnb in 38 of 48 13th Ward precincts At Urging of Residents, Ald. Quinn Seeks to Further Ban Airbnb in 13th Ward, precinct by precinct in the 13th Ward. AirBnB has been criticized for a variety of reasons including for discriminating against renters, and for operating in oppressive countries. Quinn’s action comes…

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Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

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Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky

Marie Newman Endorsed by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky By Ray Hanania Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky announced Tuesday (Nov. 5, 2019) that she is endorsing Marie Newman, the leading Democratic candidate challenging Congressman Dan Lipinski for the 3rd District seat. Schakowsky is a leading moderate voice in the Democratic Organization and an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump….

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

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

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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Snow on the pumpkins

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Snow on the pumpkins Frosty weather can’t stop Lyons Halloween By Steve Metsch Lyons Public Works Director Ryan Grace perhaps put it best when he smiled, and said “Merry Christmas” before shaking a visitor’s hand at the village’s annual Halloween party. “What a nightmare. We’ve battling it all day. The wind blowing through the tents,…

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News, Suburban Chicagoland

Nazareth opens with a rout

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Nazareth opens with a rout Defense and offense shine in 47-6 win   By Steve Metsch Nazareth’s high-powered offense has deserved the spotlight this season, often salting away victories by halftime. But it’s time to share the spotlight. The stifling defense often helped set up Nazareth’s explosive offense that scored six first-half touchdowns for a…

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Reactions to the U.S. House Impeachment legislation

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Reactions to the U.S. House Impeachment legislation Here is a range of responses from candidates and elected officials on the progress of the impeachment drive against President Donald Trump in the U.S. House of Representatives. H.Res.660 establishes next phase of impeachment inquiry Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) released the following statement today, Oct. 31, 2019: “The…

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Third Illinois Resident dies after Vaping related lung injury

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Third Illinois Resident dies after Vaping related lung injury

Third Illinois Resident dies after Vaping related lung injury The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a third Illinois resident who had recently vaped and been hospitalized with a severe lung injury. At this time, a total of 166 people in Illinois, ranging in age from 13 to 75 years…

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State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries”

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State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries”

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to “Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries” Daylight saving time a reminder to test and change batteries in smoke alarms The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test and replace the batteries in their smoke alarms as daylight saving time ends this weekend and they turn…

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Chicago Wolves beat Tucson Roadrunners 3 to 0

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Chicago Wolves beat Tucson Roadrunners 3 to 0

Chicago Wolves beat Tucson Roadrunners 3 to 0 Garret Sparks stopped all 32 shots he faced to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-0 victory over the Tucson Roadrunners on Wednesday night at Tucson Convention Center Arena. Rookie forward Lucas Elvenes — the American Hockey League’s scoring leader with 15 points — Reid Duke and…

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DCFS launches program on domestic violence in Winnebago and Lake counties

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DCFS launches program on domestic violence in Winnebago and Lake counties

DCFS launches program on domestic violence in Winnebago and Lake counties Illinois DCFS kicks off The Domestic Violence Co-Location Program in Lake and Winnebago counties in partnership with the Quality Improvement Center on Domestic Violence in Child Welfare Today the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) joined forces with domestic violence agencies and…

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Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One”

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Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One”

Lyons Mayor Getty given tour of President’s helicopter, “Marine One” Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty was given a tour of the President’s Helicopter Unit, Marine One at Midway Airport on Saturday (Oct. 26, 2019). The tour invited was extended to thank the Mayor for his strong support of the Military and its veterans. “Mayor Getty was…

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Lightfoot follows Emanuel failure on mental health services

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Lightfoot follows Emanuel failure on mental health services

Lightfoot follows Emanuel failure on mental health services Mental Health Advocates: Mayor Lightfoot’s budget breaks her promise to increase support for public mental health services and to re-open closed clinics The Collaborative for Community Wellness, a coalition of Mental Health Advocates, says Mayor Lightfoot’s budget betrayed them because it does not meaningfully increase funding for…

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Second Illinois Resident Dies After Vaping Related Lung Injury

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Second Illinois Resident Dies After Vaping Related Lung Injury

Second Illinois Resident Dies After Vaping Related Lung Injury The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a second Illinois individual who had recently vaped and been hospitalized with a severe lung injury. At this time, a total of 153 people in Illinois, ranging in age from 13 to 66 years…

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Teamsters back Lightfoot tax on Lyft and Uber

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Teamsters back Lightfoot tax on Lyft and Uber

Teamsters Local 727 Supports Mayor Lightfoot’s Congestion Tax on Uber, Lyft Rides Teamsters Local 727 Secretary-Treasurer John Coli, Jr. today announced the union’s support of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s plan to apply a new congestion tax to ride-hailing companies, including Uber and Lyft. According to a recent press release from the Mayor’s Office, Mayor Lightfoot’s plan seeks to…

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Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup

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Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup

Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup The Chicago Wolves announced Wednesday that defensemen Nic Hague and Zach Whitecloud have been loaned to the team by the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights. The Wolves’ top defensive pair from the 2019 Calder Cup Finals squad arrive in time for today’s 11 a.m. home game against…

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U.S. Commerce Department Announces $13 Million to Support U.S. Manufacturers

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U.S. Commerce Department Announces $13 Million to Support U.S. Manufacturers

U.S. Commerce Department Announces $13 Million to Support U.S. Manufacturers Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced $13 million in U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants to support 11 Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs) that help manufacturers affected by imports adjust to increasing global competition and to create jobs. The TAACs, which each service…

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Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals

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Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals

Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals Gage Quinney and Patrick Brown converted in the shootout to lead the Chicago Wolves to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals on Sunday afternoon at Allstate Arena. Brown scored twice in regulation for the Wolves (2-3-1-0) while 21-year-old goaltender Dylan Ferguson (1-0-0) earned the victory in…

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