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Wisecrackin’ hits Laugh Factory’s Chicago stage with special guest Greg Proops streaming in from LA Wisecrackin’ hosts in-person show with special guest Greg Proops. The Laugh Factory in Chicago to host award-winning comedy game show September 2 CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — Hot off winning the title of “Best Virtual Live Comedy Experience” from Chicago Magazine, the…
Orland Park native David Gust re-signs with Chicago Wolves Productive forward owns 44 goals in parts of four AHL seasons The Chicago Wolves announced Friday they have signed forward David Gust to a Standard Player Contract (SPC) for the 2021-22 season. The 27-year-old Orland Park native notched two goals and two assists in 16 appearances…
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La agresiva respuesta de Cicero frente a la pandemia del COVID El Municipio de Cicero implementó una respuesta agresiva ante la amenaza de salud que representa el COVID para los residentes, usando sus recursos existentes y manteniendo todos los servicios, suplementados únicamente por los Fondos de Ayuda para el Coronavirus. La policía de Cicero y…
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Cicero proud of its strong response to COVID and protection of our residents Town President Larry Dominick and the Town of Cicero Board of Trustees implemented a strong and effective campaign to confront the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic beginning in early 2020, making vaccinations available to all residents of the town and doing outreach in both English…
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Leving team reunites dad with sons after all contact cut off A great dad who was very involved in his young sons’ lives – ages 3 and 5 – suddenly found himself cut off entirely from them for no reason at all, according to court documents. Devastated, he turned to attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…
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Web page that focuses on Arab American veterans If you are looking for information on Arab Americans who served in the U.S. Military defending the United States of America during many of the past wars, the best place to go it to ArabWarVeterans.com. The website offers updates on information on Arab Americans who served in…
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Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns Illinois voters have a lot of strong and qualified candidates to consider in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. Here is an overview of the leading candidates who are hoping to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in the June 2022…
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CLE at Leving firm to focus on winning custody trials in protecting “at risk” children The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. will host the next presentation of the Arthur S. Kallow Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar Series on Thursday, August 19 at 6:30 p.m. at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago, and via…
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Special Column/Podcast: Ald. Lopez says Mayor Lightfoot’s failures empower street gangs 15th Ward Alderman Raymond Lopez in an interview this week told me that Mayor Lori Lightfoot has not only failed to confront street gangs but has empowered them with her rhetoric and failed policies. Coupled with States Attorney Kim Foxx’s failed policies, street gangs are emboldened and…
Wolves broadcasts return to MY50 Chicago for 2021-22 Season Jason Shaver and Bill Gardner will be over-the-air for opener on Oct. 16 The Chicago Wolves and Fox 32 Chicago are pleased to announce My50 Chicago (WPWR-TV) will broadcast 30 Wolves regular-season games during the 2021-22 American Hockey League season. The Wolves’ partnership with WPWR-TV marks…
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Tri-State overpass work will close Wolf Road with detour planned through Indian Head Park World Road will be closed and traffic will be detoured this week in Indian Head Park under the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) for bridge beam placement. Work is part of bridge reconstruction on the Central Tri-State Project An overnight full roadway closure Wednesday…
Weekly virtual comedy game show Wisecrackin’ features Arab comedian and hilarious panel This week’s Wisecrackin’ virtual game show will feature special guest Arab News Newspaper reporter and standup comedian Ray Hanania and comic cast members Jamie Black, Sam Howard, Elise Jordan, Laureen Siciliano. The show launched in May 2020 is hosted by Chicagoland comedian Angie…
Special Column: Reinstate death penalty in the killing of police The shooting murder of Chicago Police Officer Ella French and the wounding of her partner by three suspects revives calls to reinstate the death penalty for individuals who kill someone intentionally with gun. They should be put to death with no compassion. Killing these killers…
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Community turns out for Orland Township Health Fair The public turned out to ready their children for the opening of local schools at the Orland Township Back-to-School Health Fair Saturday August 14. Orland Township’s Back-to-School Health Fair, hosted by Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees, greeted the families and were joined…
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Right from the Middle: Did America Peak in the 1950s? By Bill Lipinski In my opinion, the United States of America, this land of the Pilgrims Pride reached it’s zenith of moral responsibility economic power, patriotism, civic and community engagement, global leadership and freedom in the late 1950’s. Since then we’re witnessed a long slow decline, except for the…
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COVID Pandemic lockdown intensified domestic violence The Coronavirus COVID Pandemic has had a terrible impact on our society but one overlooked aspect has been the domestic tensions it has created among couples, families and married couples. Domestic violence has intensified according to court records By Jeffery M. Leving In the early days of the pandemic,…
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Court-ordered parenting time reunites dad with sons in fathers’ rights case Fathers’ Rights attorney Jeffery M. Leving helps fathers recover rights to see his children after the mother abruptly cut the father off from seeing his children. Leving discusses the case, family law, divorce proceedings, child custody and Dads’ rights during his weekly radio show on…
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Reps Newman & Salazar propose benefits to Panama Canal Veterans exposed to Agent Orange The Panama Canal Zone Veterans Act would grant federal benefits to veterans who served in or near the Panama Canal Zone (PCZ), all of whom were potentially exposed to deadly tactical herbicides such as Agent Orange U.S. Representatives Marie Newman (D-IL-03)…