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America is a divided nation that can’t get back on track The 20th Anniversary commemorations of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were sober and disturbing. But the failure of American politicians to get together as one voice to join as one nation is even more disturbing. President George W. Bush spoke about that polarization…
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Robert Falls to step down as Goodman Theatre Artistic Director in Summer 2022 ***IN 35 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP, THE TONY-AWARD WINNER HAS BROUGHT INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE TO THE GOODMAN WITH GROUND-BREAKING PRODUCTIONS; BUILT A STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATER AND EDUCATION COMPLEX; ESTABLISHED ACCLAIMED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS; AND TURNED CHICAGO’S LARGEST NOT-FOR-PROFIT THEATER INTO A VIBRANT CULTURAL HUB*** After more…
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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…
Orland Township raises the ‘Woof’ at Pet-Palooza 2021! The 9th annual pet fair and fundraiser, Pet-Palooza, is on September 25 on Orland Township. Will be held Saturday Sept. 25. Pets should;d be up-to-date on vaccinations, and on leashes Orland Township’s 9th Annual Pet-Palooza, scheduled for Saturday, September 25, is right around the corner. From noon to 3 p.m….
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Right from the Middle: The accomplishments of Ronald Reagan “the great communicator” Former Congressman Bill Lipinski looks back at the significance of former President Ronald Reagan, called the Great Communicator, and his achievements while in office domestically and internationally. Reagan’s ability to win support from both Republicans and centrist Democrats became the foundation of the…
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Attorney Jeffery Leving to display at Printers Row Book Fair The Fatherhood Educational Institute founded by Attorney Jeffery Leving, will have a tent/booth at the Printers Row Literary Fest this weekend Saturday September 11, 2021 and Sunday September 12, 2021 from 10:00am – 6:00pm on both days. The Tent Booth will be located on Polk…
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Face Masks, pandemic and “just in case” Ray Hanania writes about the silver lining for seniors in the COVID-19 pandemic and wearing face masks, and the impact it has on being a baby boomer, wearing cargo pants, and avoiding embarrassing need to snub offensive people. By Ray Hanania While the country is polarized over the…
Chicago Health committee urges city to require COVID vaccination card for indoor activities Chicago City Council Health Committee Members Ask Chicago’s Public Health Commissioner to Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Indoor Activities Today, eight members of the Chicago City Council’s Committee on Health and Human Relations sent a letter to Chicago Department of Public…