Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Rehearsals are Underway for Steppenwolf’s World Premiere of Lindiwe

October 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rehearsals are Underway for Steppenwolf’s World Premiere of Lindiwe By Ensemble Member Eric Simonson. Featuring Music Written and Performed by Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Directed by Eric Simonson and Jonathan Berry. November 7, 2019 – January 5, 2020. A Love Story that Marries Traditional South African Sounds from Zulu Culture with Chicago’s Iconic Blues Rehearsals are underway for Lindiwe, Steppenwolf’s highly…

Entertainment, Features, Theater

Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire presents Oliver for the Holidays

October 24, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Marriott Theatre Lincolnshire presents Oliver for the Holidays Celebrate the holidays with one of the most beloved family musicals of all time, featuring favorites “Food, Glorious Food,” “As Long as He Needs Me,” and more! The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr. in Lincolnshire, is proud to bring the Victorian streets of London live to Lincolnshire…

Entertainment, Features, Theater

Teamsters back Lightfoot tax on Lyft and Uber

October 23, 2019 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

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…

Business, Chicago, Government, News, Taxes

Chicago Wolves Hockey add Hague and Whitecloud to lineup

October 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

News, Sports

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

October 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

Business, News

Max & Benny’s Comedy Night Nov. 14

October 23, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Max & Benny’s Comedy Night Nov. 14 LIVE COMEDY FEATURING PROFESSIONAL,CHICAGO AREA and TOURING STAND-UP COMEDIANS Comedy show and Delicious Full Service Dinner from Special, Limited Menu [Soup or Salad, Entrée, Dessert and One Alcoholic Beverage (Red or White Wine, or Craft Beer)] $35.00 per person or $60.00 for two Dinner served at 7 pm, Show begins…

Comedy, Entertainment, Events

Wolves rally for shoot-out win over Milwaukee Admirals

October 21, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

News, Sports

Rockford IceHogs stop Chicago Wolves in Friday Hockey competition

October 19, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Rockford IceHogs stop Chicago Wolves in Friday Hockey competition The Rockford IceHogs scored three times in the first period and held on for a 3-2 victory over the Chicago Wolves in Illinois Lottery Cup action Friday night at the Rockford MetroCentre. Defenseman Jaycob Megna and center Gage Quinney scored for the Wolves (1-3-0-0), who outshot the…