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Steppenwolf Theatre to host Gala featuring Armie Hammer and James Franco

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Steppenwolf Theatre to host Gala featuring Armie Hammer and James Franco Armie Hammer to Emcee Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s 2019 Gala Saturday, May 11, 2019. James Franco Guest Auctioneer at This Unforgettable Event Celebrating 43 Years of Extraordinary Theatre CHICAGO (April 16, 2019) – The acclaimed Steppenwolf ensemble and Board of Trustees host Gala 2019, an…

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Forest Preserves of Cook County

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Celebrate Earth Day with the Forest Preserves of Cook County Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County as we celebrate Earth Day with volunteer opportunities, educational programs and fun events. Celebrating Earth Day is a great way to explore the Forest Preserves while renewing our commitment to the natural environment. It’s also an opportunity to…

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Milwaukee County Executive Abele and Milwaukee County Parks announce new concessions

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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A Comment on Past and Present Veteran Behavior

April 16, 2019April 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

A comment on Past and Present Veteran behavior By Jerry Field On occasion there are stories and articles that are in keeping with a special day. Memorial Day is one Day that is a special day for all Military and Veterans, and their families and friends. Heidi Anderson of the Novo Group, Inc. in Milwaukee…

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Stagg High School Selected to Participate in teen Mental Health First Aid Pilot Program

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stagg High School Selected to Participate in teen Mental Health First Aid Pilot Program Stagg High School will train more than 500 high school students in Palos Hills, Illinois Stagg High School is participating in the country’s first teen Mental Health First Aid (tMHFA) pilot program the week of April 22 in Palos Hills, Illinois….

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Chicago Fire soccer makes changes

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Chicago Fire soccer makes changes Chicago Fire soccer made several announcements involving players recently. Here is an updated on what they are: The Chicago Fire Soccer Club announced today that the Club has loaned midfielder Mo Adams to USL Championship side Memphis 901 FC. The Fire retains the right to recall Adams at any point…

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Wolves wrap up regular season; Tyler Wong wins Dan Snyder Man of the Year Award

April 15, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves wrap up regular season; Tyler Wong wins Dan Snyder Man of the Year Award The Chicago Wolves closed out the regular season at Allstate Arena on Sunday afternoon, falling 6-2 to the Manitoba Moose. Forwards Stefan Matteau and Tye McGinn scored for Chicago (44-22-6-4) while netminder Max Lagace (16-10-6) stopped 29 shots as the…

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Cab industry being decimated by Uber and Lyft

April 13, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cab industry being decimated by Uber and Lyft There is an increasing threat of violence taking place as independent Uber and Lyft drivers push the heavily regulated Taxi Cab industry out of the market. Uber and Lyft are more convenient and use cell phone apps, but is convenience a good alternative to safety? The Taxi…

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Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials

April 12, 2019April 16, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Arab American Heritage Month, April, celebrated by elected officials More than 100 elected officials and Arab American community leaders came together on April 10 to celebrate the revival of Arab American Heritage month, April. The commemoration of Arab American contributions to this country and their culture was codified in a state law introduced by Illinois…

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Best of old and new

April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Best of old and new Yes singer Jon Anderson shines in solo show By Steve Metsch Usually, when you’re at a concert and the band says “here’s a new song,” quite a few fans bolt out to get beverages. That wasn’t the case Thursday night at the intimate Arcada Theatre in St. Charles where Jon…

Recruit Training Command Hosts Regional SeaPerch Competition

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Recruit Training Command Hosts Regional SeaPerch Competition By Alan Nunn Recruit Training Command Public Affairs A total of 228 students representing 51 teams from 22 schools and organizations participated in the fifth annual Navy Great Lakes SeaPerch Regional Competition April 6, at the USS Indianapolis Combat Training Pool at Recruit Training Command (RTC). The SeaPerch…

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Lipinski Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster U.S. Leadership in AI Research

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Lipinski Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster U.S. Leadership in AI Research Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) signs on as GOP co-lead on $1.6 billion research initiative. Congressmen Dan Lipinski (IL-3) and Tom Reed (NY-23) on Wednesday introduced the Growing Artificial Intelligence Through Research (GrAITR) Act to establish a coordinated federal initiative aimed at accelerating AI research…

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Feds invest $2 million in Frankfort, Illinois

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Feds invest $2 million in Frankfort, Illinois U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Repurpose an Existing Commercial Facility to Support Growing Industries in West Frankfort, Illinois On Thursday April 11, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2 million grant to the city of…

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Stagg High School Receives National Recognition

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Stagg High School Receives National Recognition Stagg High School has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. The SupportMusic Merit Award recognizes individual schools that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the SupportMusic…

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Willis, Welch bill to make hospital closure tougher passes House

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Willis, Welch bill to make hospital closure tougher passes House State Reps. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, and Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, are continuing their push to keep Westlake Hospital open by passing legislation that makes it harder for wealthy health management companies to purchase local hospitals and then close down to pad profits. “Hospitals need every…

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Pekau thinks its all about him

April 8, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Pekau thinks its all about him Now that the Orland Park election for trustee is over, Mayor Keith Pekau could start working to make Orland Park better with the three qualified trustees he helped to get elected, Cindy Katsenes, William Healy and Michael Milani. Instead, he just can’t seem to get past the fact that…

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Kim Foxx should resign as States Attorney

April 5, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Kim Foxx should resign as States Attorney Jussie Smollett’s despicable conduct exploiting racism and anti-Gay hate to further his sagging career and to profit financially doesn’t even come close to the more serious issue the controversy has raised involving the failure of the Cook County Prosecutor Kim Foxx to do her job to protect the…

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Clean sweep in SD 103

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Clean sweep in Lyons SD 103 Mayor’s slate wins four contested seats on board By Steve Metsch Voters in Lyons School District 103 gave Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty a ringing endorsement Tuesday night. They voted against a 40-year board member, a new board member, a former board member and a newcomer on the Putting Students…

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