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Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues

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Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues

Newly released novel, ‘We Won’t Go Back’ Published, addresses women’s issues We Won’t Go Back, the latest novel from award-winning author Charlene Wexler, has been published by Speaking Volumes. We Won’t Go Back, the second book of Wexler’s Farewell to South Shore series, is the story of Babs, who lived a pleasant life in a northern suburb…

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Books & Films, Chicago, Culture, Entertainment, News, NewsWire

Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of  Trump’s Targeted Cuts

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Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of  Trump’s Targeted Cuts

Roseland Ceasefire Warns Chicago’s Homicide Numbers Could Be Victims of  Trump’s Targeted Cuts Chicago is seeing some of its lowest homicide numbers since 1962, according to the City of Chicago. In April, 20 homicides were recorded. That brings the total number of people slain to 116, which are 35 people fewer than last year. One…

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Cook County Commissioner Aguilar expresses strong support for “workers’ rights” at rally Thursday

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Cook County Commissioner Aguilar expresses strong support for “workers’ rights” at rally Thursday

Cook County Commissioner Aguilar expresses strong support for “workers’ rights” at rally Thursday Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar joined May Day Celebrations, May 1, 2025, and spoke at the rally in support of workers’ rights and immigration On Thursday, May 1st, Commissioner Aguilar attended the May Day celebrations in Chicago. Commissioner Aguilar spoke to attendees about…

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Civil Rights, Cook County, Government, News, NewsWire, Suburban Chicagoland

Fourth Member of Alleged Chicago Robbery Crew Ordered Detained in Federal Custody Pending Trial 

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Fourth Member of Alleged Chicago Robbery Crew Ordered Detained in Federal Custody Pending Trial 

Fourth Member of Alleged Chicago Robbery Crew Ordered Detained in Federal Custody Pending Trial  The fourth member of a robbery crew allegedly responsible for violently robbing multiple liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago has been ordered detained in federal custody pending trial. Xavier Harris, 26, of Chicago, conspired with his brother and two…

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Chicago, Crime, News, Police

Federal Indictment Charges Two Men with Assaulting and Robbing U.S. Postal Service Mail Carrier in Chicago

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Federal Indictment Charges Two Men with Assaulting and Robbing U.S. Postal Service Mail Carrier in Chicago

Federal Indictment Charges Two Men with Assaulting and Robbing U.S. Postal Service Mail Carrier in Chicago A federal grand jury has indicted two men for allegedly assaulting and robbing a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Chicago. Kyler Reese and Chaun Allen robbed the mail carrier on Nov. 16, 2022, according to an indictment unsealed…

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After fleeing SiriusXM, I was shocked by the hate on AM Radio in Chicago

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After fleeing SiriusXM, I was shocked by the hate on AM Radio in Chicago

After fleeing SiriusXM, I was shocked by the hate on AM Radio in Chicago I was pushed into subscribing to SiriusXM when I purchased my car. But after many years, I realized I was wasting my money listening to only one or two stations and never getting enough info. Most of it is Islamophobic hate…

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The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena.

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The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena.

The Chicago Wolves dispatched the Iowa Wild 4-1 on Saturday night at Allstate Arena. Josiah Slavin, Skyler Brind’Amour, Justin Robidas and Nikita Pavlychev scored for the Wolves, who won for the second game in a row while handing the Wild their third consecutive defeat. Ryan Suzuki and Nick Swaney each chipped in two assists as…

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Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

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Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary

Illinois Gaming Board Agents Arrest Four Men for Video Gaming Café Burglary The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office announces the arrest of 23-year-old Diego G. Lopez from Mount Prospect, 23-year-old Gamaliel Garcia, Jr., from Chicago, 22-year-old Elliott J. Myers from Chicago, and 23-year-old Adrian A. Zavala from Berwyn. The four…

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Dad counted on the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. to help and they delivered

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Dad counted on the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. to help and they delivered

Dad counted on the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd. to help and they delivered By: Laura Reichel The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd. has been fighting for justice for over 40 years, and it has been a critical and rewarding journey filled with much needed successes to get from where they…

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Arthur Kallow, Arthur S. Kallow, Dads' Rights, News, Radio

Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops

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Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops

Chicago City Council passes “Price Ordinance” protecting firefighters on rooftops The Chicago City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday Oct. 9, 2024 designed to protect Chicago firefighters when they battle blazes on the city’s rooftops and are confronted with potentially dangerous falling hazards like skylights and other roof openings.  Named the Price Ordinance, the legislation honors…

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Chicago, Fire, Government, News

Inherit the Wind performance extended through Oct. 20 at The Goodman Theatre

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Inherit the Wind performance extended through Oct. 20 at The Goodman Theatre

Inherit the Wind performance extended through Oct. 20 at The Goodman Theatre It’s Opening Night and the verdict from Chicago audience is in: Inherit the Wind extended through Oct. 20 The jury of its peers finds Inherit the Wind at Goodman Theatre worthy of a one-week extension, adding six more performances of Henry Godinez’s major revival of Jerome Lawrence and Robert…

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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Utilizing practice management software

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Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Utilizing practice management software

Leving Firm Matrimonial Law Seminar: Utilizing practice management software 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 September 19th at 6:30 p.m. CDT at 19 S. LaSalle St. in Chicago. Experienced matrimonial Managing Attorney Jeffrey Paustian will be the…

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7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival opens Oct. 11

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7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival opens Oct. 11

7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival opens Oct. 11 Subtext Studio Theatre Company’s Que Te Vaya Bien, Part of   Destinos: 7th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival  Opens October 11th at Greenhouse Theater Center  Subtext Studio Theatre Company (SSTC) announces the first production of Season Two: Generations featuring the world premiere play Que Te Vaya Bienby Artistic…

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Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen

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Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen

Statement from the 25th Ward Office on New Measles cases at New Arrivals Shelter in Pilsen Our office was informed last night of a confirmed case of measles identified in a resident at the new arrivals shelter in Pilsen. Commissioners and personnel from Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Department of Family and Support…

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Leving team wins court victory for Dad and his little girl

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Leving team wins court victory for Dad and his little girl

Leving team wins court victory for Dad and his little girl CHICAGO- Dad has been struggling to stay in his 7-year-old daughter’s life after a difficult divorce. Dad, despite his strained relationship with his ex-wife, has always been a loving and dedicated father to his daughter. Suddenly, Dad found himself being denied all contact with…

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Wolves roar back from behind to defeat Iowa Wilds in overtime game Sunday

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Wolves roar back from behind to defeat Iowa Wilds in overtime game Sunday

Wolves roar back from behind to defeat Iowa Wilds in overtime game Sunday The Chicago Wolves rallied to defeat  the Iowa Wild 4-3 in overtime Sunday Feb. 25, 2024 at Allstate Arena. The Wild led the game 3 to 0 going in to the 2nd period, but the Wolves rallied and tied in the 3rd…

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Chicago, Entertainment, News, Sports, Suburban Chicagoland

Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side

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Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side

Broad coalition pushes for additional police district on city’s Southwest Side A broad coalition of elected officials, community groups and local residents added their voices to the call to create an additional Chicago police district and new police beats on the city’s Southwest Side, at a press conference held Thursday morning at the Clearing Library,…

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Unveiling Wonder: Andi Gladwin’s “SHUFFLED” Delivers an Unforgettable Night of Magic at The Rhapsody Theater in Chicago

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Unveiling Wonder: Andi Gladwin’s “SHUFFLED” Delivers an Unforgettable Night of Magic at The Rhapsody Theater in Chicago

Unveiling Wonder: Andi Gladwin’s “SHUFFLED” delivers an unforgettable night of magic at The Rhapsody Theater in Chicago Andi Gladwin’s new intimate magic show unveils a mesmerizing fusion of storytelling, technology, and your very own deck of cards! An electrifying evening of magic awaits you for this brand-new show, developed exclusively for performances at The Rhapsody Theater….

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