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Iron Workers Local 1 endorses Congresswoman Marie Newman in 6th District Democratic Primary Congresswoman Marie Newman announced that she had received an endorsement from Iron Workers Local 1 on Tuesday Dec. 21, 2021. “Congresswoman Marie Newman is delivering for iron workers in Chicago and Cook County. She helped pass a historic bipartisan infrastructure package that…
Goodman Theatre suspends A Christmas Carol performance through Dec. 24 In unprecedented offering, ticket holders to the impacted performances will receive exclusive access to a new high-quality video stream of the 2021 production. In addition, partnership with Chicago Public Media makes the play available on-air for all WBEZ and Vocalo to broadcast A Christmas Carol…
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Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage announces catering offering savory meals to ease consumer stress this holiday season Chicago-Based Restaurant Brand Spreads Holiday Cheer with Home-Style Catering Options Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage, the Chicago-based restaurant known for its savory Italian beef, is celebrating this holiday season with one-of-a-kind catering options that will take the stress off…
Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsements from National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ Democratic Congresswoman Marie Newman receives another major endorsement from the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers, SEIU 32BJ (NCFO) in her bid for re-election in the new 6th Congressional District in the Democratic Primary election June 28, 2022 Congresswoman Marie Newman…
Cruz urges Supreme Court to uphold personal liberty Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District Rob Cruz is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to prevent government from mandating COVID vaccinations. He criticized the Cincinnati 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals for removing a court-ordered “stay” on President Joe Biden’s nationwide mandate for companies with 100…
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Senator Manchin rejects Build Back Better because of massive $4.5 trillion cost The mainstream American news media is tearing into West Virginian Senator Joe Manchin for voting against President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan for America, and ignoring his contentions that the plan adds more than $4.5 trillion more onto the nation’s $29 trillion…
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MyLife.com pays $21 million for misleading public Government Obtains Settlement for Injunctive Relief and Millions in Consumer Redress from MyLife.com and CEO Jeffrey Tinsley. Social media site slammed for lying to customers and forcing them to pay outrageous subscription costs to search user database, and providing misleading information Online background report company MyLife.com Inc. (MyLife)…
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American Pride Displayed at this Year’s National Wreaths Across America Day Events More than 2.4 million Sponsored Veterans’ Wreaths were Placed by Volunteers at 3,136 Participating Locations Across the Country National Wreaths Across America Day took place Dec. 18, 2021 at 3,136 participating locations across the country. Our nation’s heroes were remembered as each name was…
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Chicago Wolves win 12th straight game tying franchise record Chicago keeps rolling with its top five scorers playing in the NHL The Chicago Wolves’ special teams produced a power-play goal and a shorthanded goal in the second period to secure a landmark 4-2 victory over the Milwaukee Admirals Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Forwards David…
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Chicago Alderman Villegas calls for probe into city targeting of Arab businesses Chicago Alderman Gilbert Villegas has proposed a City Council investigation into how a Chicago Building Department Task FOrce has been harassing and inspecting small businesses in the inner city of Chicago that apparently has targeted business owners of color, including enforcing Mayor Lori…
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Leving reminisces about one of his most emotional parental successes Dads’ Rights Attorney Jeffery M. Leving said one of his most memorable legal cases was restoring the relationship between a disabled father and his daughter. “Every year around Christmas I think about one of my most emotional cases – a victory that turned a heart-rending…
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Cicero holds line with “Zero Property Tax Increase” budget (Spanish language below) The Town of Cicero voted Tuesday (Dec. 14, 2021) to approve a budget that calls for no property tax increase on local property taxes but expands services for seniors, families and young people. President Larry Dominick said he was able to cover costs…
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Leivo, Chicago Wolves, win 10 in a row Josh Leivo’s goal with 1.1 seconds on the clock gives Chicago 4-3 win In a showdown between the Central Division’s top two teams, Josh Leivo scored a highlight-reel goal with 1.1 seconds left to give the Chicago Wolves a 4-3 victory over the Manitoba Moose during School-Day…
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar was joined by Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline Pereda and Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt to help residents file property tax appeals and answer other tax related questions Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar (16th) joined Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline…
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Newman receives BMWED Teamsters endorsement for re-election in new 6th District Congresswoman Marie Newman receives endorsement from the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Congresswoman Marie Newman announced Thursday Dec. 16, 2021 that she had received the endorsement of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division IBT (BMWED-IBT)….
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García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones applaud FDIC’s review of Bank Merger Practices, condemn Chair McWilliams’ illegal attempt to void board decision In response to the FDIC Board of Director’s decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams’ refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. “Chuy” García (IL-04), Alexandria…
Give the Gift of Holiday Safety: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with the Orland Park Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. NHTSA and the Orland Park Police Department want all drivers to remember…
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Change.org plays politics with truth and censors GOP The Chicago Republican Organization blasted the leftwing extremist group Change.org accusing it of playing politics with information nd distorting truth. In the latest example of totalitarian suppression of free speech by Big Tech in our society, Change.org has removed from its site a petition sponsored by the…
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