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Sting complete studio collection released STING: THE COMPLETE STUDIO COLLECTION: FULL SOLO CAREER-SPANNING VINYL BOX SET TO BE RELEASED JUNE 9TH May 15th — Santa Monica, CA — A&M / Interscope Records / Deutsche Grammophon are honored to announce the release of The Complete Studio Collection on June 9th. Encompassing the entirety of Sting’s illustrious solo studio…
Chicago Memorial Day Parade features General Walsh RESPECT. HONOR. REMEMBER.. Chicago’s Memorial Day Parade and Wreath Laying Ceremony is Saturday, May 27. Lieutenant General Robert S. Walsh Will Serve as Grand Marshal The City of Chicago and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events are honored to announce the Grand Marshal for Chicago’s Memorial Day…
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Wheaton Road closures for Bulldog Run May 21 Road Closures: Briar Glen Bulldog Run/Walk May 21 WHEATON, Ill. – The 2016 Briar Glen 3K Bulldog Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017, beginning at 1 p.m. These streets will be closed for the event: (See a map of these closures.) Briarcliffe Boulevard, between…
David Cerda awarded Jeff Award David Cerda to receive special non-Equity Jeff Award More than 200 members of the Chicago theatre community signed a recommendation that the 2017 Non-Equity Special Jeff Award be bestowed on David Cerda, the co-founder and Artistic Director of Hell in a Handbag Productions for his theatrical and charitable contributions. The…
Kennedy endorsed by Southern Illinois Democrats First major endorsement in the governor’s race goes to Chris Kennedy two weeks after announcing his campaign Chris Kennedy, Democratic candidate for governor, received the endorsement of the Southern Illinois Democratic County Chairmen’s Association yesterday. This is the first major endorsement in the Democratic race for governor. “The SIDCCA insists…
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Kennedy: Rauner Holds budget hostage “We want to pass reform, not pay a ransom.” Chris Kennedy, Democratic candidate for governor, faulted Governor Rauner’s budget address for failing to offer solutions to Illinois’ budget crisis. “He needs to stop holding us hostage. We want to pass reform, not pay a ransom,” said Kennedy. “Instead of Governor…