Suburban Chicagoland News & Opinion

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule For the past five years, the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee’s summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County. It may not feel like it right now, but beer garden season is only six weeks…

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Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election

February 26, 2019November 29, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Great choices showcase Chicago’s mayoral election A quick look at all of the great Chicago mayoral contenders and their slogans. Suburbanites want Chicago to succeed. When the city goes down, it drags the suburbs with. Crime there creates crime in the suburbs. Drugs there brings drugs to the suburbs. And when Chicago suffers financially, the…

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New name, new signage

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

New name, new signage Bridgeview approves contracts for signs at stadium By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board has approved plans for new signage at its soccer stadium. Formerly named Toyota Park, the stadium is now named SeatGeek Stadium. And the SeatGeek logo – a drawing of an empty seat above the words – will…

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SD 103 principal on paid leave

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

SD 103 principal on paid leave “Insubordinate conduct” blamed in leaked letter By Steve Metsch The embattled Lyons School District 103 – which caught heat last year for hiring a teacher charged with attempted murder in a road rage incident – has another personnel issue broiling. This one involves a principal who, allegedly, had some…

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Lyons has the blues again

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Steve Metsch No Comments

Lyons has the blues again Windy City Blues Fest set for Sept. 6-8 By Steve Metsch Lyons once again has the blues. The Windy City Blues Fest, which proved very popular in Cermak Woods last September, is returning. On the web site www.windycitybluesfest.org, there is a listing of entertainers for the second annual event. This…

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Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Milwaukee Film raises $10 million for Oriental Theatre restoration Milwaukee Film announces the organization’s success in surpassing a $10 million capital campaign goal to restore the historic Oriental Theatre and provide the non-profit with its first-ever operating reserve. In total, the campaign has raised $10,030,229. The campaign was initiated in 2017, lending support to the…

Environment, Movies, News, Theater

Veterans News & Information

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Veterans News & Information By Jerry Field JESSEE BROWN VA MEDICAL CENTER HOSTS ANOTHER Veterans Town Hall meeting 820 South Damen, 2ndFL Damen Bldg. Date: Monday, March 4, 2019 Time: 10:00am to 11:00am All Veterans are invited to a Department of Veterans Affairs Town Hall discussion on Veterans Health Care. This is an opportunity to voice your opinion,…

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Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday

February 21, 2019February 21, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Wolves defeat Stars at Allstate Arena Thursday The Chicago Wolves scored three unanswered goals to topple the Texas Stars, 3-1, on Thursday afternoon in front of 15,432 fans at Allstate Arena. Forwards Curtis McKenzie, Gage Quinney and Daniel Carr scored for Chicago (29-17-5-1) while defenseman Nic Hague picked up two assists. Goaltender Max Lagace (12-7-3)…