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Alderman Burke deserves fair treatment
Alderman Burke deserves fair treatment Longtime Chicago Alderman Ed Burke deserves the benefit of the doubt. He’s been in office more than 40 years and despite some political … Click to Read
WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle
WGN Mayoral forum gives candidates chance to sparkle WGN hosted a fast-paced mayoral forum that brought 13 of the city’s 21 candidates who are running for mayor to … Click to Read
April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law
April named Arab Heritage Month by new Illinois Law Illinois Legislature passes law to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month. The bill was introduced by Illinois House … Click to Read
Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice
Wolves Hockey Team lights up the ice Wolves light up the ice at the Allstate Arena in a game against the San Antonio Rampage. It’s phenomenal hockey and … Click to Read
Gelsosomo’s in Lemont offers great food and hilarious comedy shows
Gelsosomo’s in Lemont offers great food and hilarious comedy shows There are not a lot of comedy clubs in Chicago’s Southwest Suburbs but two stand out you should … Click to Read

VETERANS COLUMN, NEWS

Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans
Veterans column: suicide remains a continuing problem for veterans By Jerry Field send new and events to Jerrychicago710@gmail.com There have been discussions and few actions taken on the increasing problems of post-Vietnam Veterans, specifically addressing the high degree of suicide and other related illnesses, mental, physical and social. The solutions are not easy and a proper …
Veterans News: Local active duty veterans get assignments
Veterans News: Local active duty veterans get assignments Local veterans given assignments in the U.S. Navy:

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BOB BONG ON BUSINESS

Bob Bong on Business: First Midwest Buys Bridgeview Bank
Bob Bong on Business: First Midwest Buys Bridgeview Bank Bridgeview Bank sells to First Midwest Community bank deal valued at $145 million By Bob Bong Bridgeview Bank, a community bank founded in Bridgeview in 1971 and … Click to read more
Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location
Bob Bong on Business: Gas N Wash to open second Mokena location By Bob Bong Mokena-based Gas n Wash has announced it will open a second location in Mokena at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. … Click to read more

STATEWIDE NEWS

Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term
Sandoval takes oath of office for sixth term State Sen. Martin Sandoval declares that health care and immigrant rights will remain priorities as he returns to The Illinois Senate for a 6th Term in office …
Pritzker signs executive order for full transparency in state government
Pritzker signs executive order for full transparency in state government Gov. Pritzker To Make Government More Transparent with ‘Back to Basics’ First Executive Order.EO 2019-01 to Ensure Compliance with State Statutes, Transparency Laws and Data …

NATIONAL NEWS

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement

WalletHub: Best and worst states for retirement A new report from WalletHub.com ranks Illinois ...

Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House

Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House

Sweeping Plan to Lower Drug Prices Introduced in Senate and House Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) ...

BRIEFS

Sandoval, Schillerstrom, Gorman announce new jobs coming to Illinois
Sandoval, Schillerstrom, Gorman announce new jobs coming to Illinois Access to training, apprenticeships and careers within skilled construction trades offered through the Tollway’s new ConstructionWorks program Earlier this week, Senator Sandoval was joined by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Representative Marcus Evans, Illinois Tollway Board Chairman Bob Schillerstrom and Executive Director Liz Gorman to …

Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18

By Ray Hanania | January 16, 2019

Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18

Gary Sinise book event at Steppenwolf Feb. 18 Due to Popular Demand Steppenwolf Hosts a Second Discussion with Co-Founders Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry About Sinise’s New Book Grateful American: A Journey from Self to Service By popular demand, Steppenwolf Theatre Company will host a second conversation with co-founder Gary Sinise on Monday, February 18 at…

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Midnight Flight: Chapter 12 — Looking Back

By Ray Hanania | January 29, 2016

Midnight Flight: Chapter 12 — Looking Back

Midnight Flight: Chapter 12 — Looking Back One family’s experience of White Flight and the racial transformation of Chicago’s South Side (an online novel) By Ray Hanania Midnight Flight, (C) 1990-2018 Ray Hanania, All Rights Reserved The families that moved out of South Shore Valley were the real losers. We were the victims, too, the people…

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Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless
Milwaukee County Executive urges regional cooperation to help homeless Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, State of Wisconsin and other partners continue collaboration to connect individuals in encampments with permanent housing Following extensive regional cooperation to address the health, safety and housing needs of homeless individuals at outdoor encampments, Milwaukee County, the City of Milwaukee and …
One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire
One person critically injured in Orland Park house fire Firefighters from the Orland Fire Protection District received a 9-1-1 call at 4:50 PM on Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 15, 2019) reporting a fire in a two-story split-level home consumed in heavy smoke at the 14200 Block of 84th Avenue in Orland Park. One resident was outside …

3 candidates file to run for office in Village of Merrionette Park January 16, 2019
Statewide test results: 74 percent of Nathan Hale students failed math January 16, 2019
Statewide test results: 87 percent of New Beginnings Learning failed English language arts January 16, 2019

SEIU boss Jerry Morrison found not guilty of battery January 16, 2019
Wirepoints founder Glennon disputes teacher union's Sharkey on city's financial state January 16, 2019
Statewide test results: 82 percent of Saucedo Elementary Scholastic failed English language arts January 16, 2019