Witnessing the total Solar Eclipse in 1963 →
Witnessing the total Solar Eclipse in 1963 I have great eyesight in part because on July 20, 1963, my father showed me the proper way to view the total eclipse of the sun that took place that afternoon. By Ray Hanania My eyesight is great, in a large part because I didn't look up at the Sun during the total eclipse of the Sun that took place on July 20,… Read more… →
Published on August 19, 2017
Bridgeview police search for armed suspect →
Bridgeview police search for armed suspect Suspect sought in Bridgeview assault. On Aug 17, 2017 at approximately 11:05 AM, Officers of the Bridgeview Police Department responded to an armed robbery, which had just occurred at the Salvation Army store located at 9000 S. Harlem Ave, Bridgeview, Illinois. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 31-year-old female victim [name withheld] who said she was exiting her vehicle in the north parking lot of the Salvation… Read more… →
Published on August 17, 2017
Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO →
Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO Record One-hundred Chicagoland New-car Dealers Raise $147,000 for the USO of Illinois in Fifth-annual Barbecue for the Troops Program. 2018 USO Barbecue for the Troops Date Announced: Sat., July 14 The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), Chicagoland’s new-car dealer association, partnered with the USO of Illinois for the fifth consecutive year of “Barbecue for the Troops.” On Sat., July 15, a record 100 local… Read more… →
Published on August 17, 2017
Bridgeview looks to add hotel →
Bridgeview looks to add hotel Lodging near Toyota Park for soccer and music fans By Steve Metsch The Bridgeview Village Board voted 6-0 at its Aug. 2 meeting to rezone 2.2 acres of the south parking lot at Toyota Park with an eye toward future development. During the meeting, Mayor Steve Landek said, "That’s rezoning of property by the stadium for a potential hotel.” Landek later said talks were ongoing… Read more… →
Published on August 17, 2017
Eclipse viewing downstate for Lyons Township students →
Eclipse viewing downstate for Lyons Township students Chance to witness rare solar event is too big to ignore By Steve Metsch About 40 students from Lyons Township High School will have a memorable first day of school Aug. 21. They will arrive at the north campus no later than 5:15 a.m., climb into a coach bus and ride six hours downstate, most likely to Goreville, a town of about 1,000… Read more… →
Published on August 17, 2017
Legislature joins Morrison push to repeal soda pop tax →
Legislature joins Morrison push to repeal soda pop tax Republican and Democratic legislators this week introduced legislation in Springfield to prohibit home rule governments from imposing taxes on the sale of sweetened drinks and soda pop as Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison stepped up his campaign to repeal Board President Toni Preckwinkle's 1 cent-per-ounce sales tax on soda and sweetened drink sales. Many Democrats fear Preckwinkle's Tax will have wider… Read more… →
Published on August 17, 2017
Chicago Sketch Comedy festival accepting applications →
Chicago Sketch Comedy festival accepting applications Sketch comedy artists around the world are invited to apply for the 17th Annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival “Chicago SketchFest seizes the comedy moment…you need to hop to it.” – Chicago Tribune Stage 773 is excited to announce that applications are now open for The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival. The nation’s largest and most highly anticipate sketch comedy festival takes place January 11th through January… Read more… →
Published on August 15, 2017
Portillo Center opens Aug. 18 at Argo High →
Portillo Center opens Aug. 18 at Argo High $1 million donation from hot dog chain founder helped fund arts center By Steve Metsch A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18 for the $17.6 million Richard and Sharon Portillo Performing Arts Center at Argo Community High School, 7329 W. 63rd St., Summit. Those who attend will get their first peek inside the new center located on the… Read more… →
Published on August 11, 2017
Countryside Criterium packs ’em in →
Countryside Criterium packs 'em in Racers love the course, hope event returns in 2018 By Steve Metsch The first-ever Countryside Criterium on Saturday attracted bicyclists from around the Chicago area and Midwest, all dressed in colorful racing gear as they sped around the course at speeds up to 35 mph. The competitors were having a great time. So were residents like the boisterous crowd in front of the Smentek home… Read more… →
Published on August 11, 2017
Commissioners challenge repressive Preckwinkle taxation →
Commissioners challenge repressive Preckwinkle taxation Several members of the Cook County Board on Wednesday introduced legislation to repeal the oppressive sales tax pushed by Board President Toni Preckwinkle, responding to outrage and anger from over taxed cook county residents. By Ray Hanania Calling Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's 1 cent per ounce sales tax on sweetened drinks and sodas "oppressive," a coalition of Democratic and Republican members of the… Read more… →
Published on August 9, 2017
Under-appreciated Kirstie Alley deserves better Actress Kirstie Alley has had fame and controversy, but the one thing she isn't without is talent. Jettisoned to fame with a great character performance in the TV Sitcom "Cheers,"…
Best place to find Mediterranean food on Facebook There are a lot of misleading places on Facebook to get information on the Mediterranean Diet and Middle Eastern foods and recipes, but one of the best…
Chicago celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Picasso on Daley Plaza The re-staging of the 1967 ceremony will take place on Tuesday, August 8, at noon, on Daley Plaza Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Department…
Do you feel like Tiny Tim, and want to play him? The Goodman Theater is putting out a call for all aspiring "Tiny Tims" for a 40th Anniversary production of A Christmas Carol. Auditions will…
Weather gives Chicago suburbs light show Lightning lights up the skies over the Chicagoland South and Southwest suburbs Monday night in a rapid succession, and some thought might be a scene out of the SciFi…
Celebrity homes for Martin, Kennedy, Lear for sale Dino Martin's L.A. kPad Cooler Than Ever; Jackie Kennedy's childhood home & the Norman Lear estate, up for sale, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals …
World Music Festival celebrates cultural diversity Sept 8 - 24 19th ANNUAL WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL CHICAGO ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHT PERFORMANCES OF DIVERSE INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS CELEBRATING THE RICH CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, SEPTEMBER 8–24 Headliners and highlights include…
Bridgeview Food Pantry helps many Staffed by volunteers, held in community center By Steve Metsch For members of the Oak Lawn Community Church and other volunteers, Wednesday is always a special day. That’s the day…
Owners of Remodeled Cicero Bar Commend Restore Construction By Staff Contributors, News Wire The owners of a 100-year old bar that had been a center of nightlife in the Town of Cicero until it was…
Vino & Vintage festival at Candlewick Lake One of my favorite shows is American Pickers starring antique masters Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, but the next best thing is actually browsing through real vintage antiques and…
Lyons announces schedule of Summer concerts The Village of Lyons has launched its annual Summer Music in the Parks series which is held every Wednesday evening beginning at 6:30 pm and lasting through 9:30 pm. Every…
Bargains found at Summit Flea Market Buyers and sellers enjoy bartering over treasures By Steve Metsch Strong winds on a recent Sunday morning weren’t enough to keep bargain-seeing shoppers home. Some, in fact, were blown…
Soda tax is an example of why Cook County needs change The Preckwinkle tax on all sweetened drink sales in Cook County primarily slams residents of the Chicagoland suburbs, but is premised on a misleading, political lie: that it is intended to improve the health of the public. But, Preckwinkle intentionally left out the people […]
Seniors need to be treated better
Seniors need to be treated better Despite all the expressed concern for senior citizens from the business community, the truth… Read more…
Under-appreciated Kirstie Alley deserves better
Under-appreciated Kirstie Alley deserves better Actress Kirstie Alley has had fame and controversy, but the one thing she isn't without… Read more…
Witnessing the total Solar Eclipse in 1963
Witnessing the total Solar Eclipse in 1963 I have great eyesight in part because on July 20, 1963, my father… Read more…
Some symbols of hate are acceptable to anti-hate protestors
Some symbols of hate are acceptable to anti-hate protestors Statues of Confederate General Robert E. Lee were torn down during… Read more…
Retail Merchants Association deserves our support
Retail Merchants Association deserves our support In the fight for taxpayer rights, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) deserves our… Read more…
A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy
A letter from a reader on the Brannigan controversy A reader writes asking about the protests by Muslims in suburban… Read more…
Chicago trade center recipient of Trump administration grant
Chicago trade center recipient of Trump administration grant U.S. Commerce Department Announces $13.3 Million to Boost Competitiveness of U.S. Manufacturers … Read more…
GOP slams Preckwinkle for boosting pay to union
GOP slams Preckwinkle for boosting pay to union Preckwinkle Gives Out Lavish Benefits to Campaign Donor After Soda Tax. Pritzker,… Read more…
Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO
Chicagoland auto dealers raise $147,000 for USO Record One-hundred Chicagoland New-car Dealers Raise $147,000 for the USO of Illinois in… Read more…
Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence
Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence Charlottesville, Virginia – Jason Kessler, the organizer of the “Unite the… Read more…
Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 – 10
Black Chamber hosts 12th Annual Convention August 9 - 10 ILLINOIS BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE HOST 12TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN… Read more…
RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award
RTA Chairman Kirk Dillard to Receive North American APTA Award Transit Oversight Agency Chairman Will Receive Distinguished Local Service Award… Read more…
Legislature joins Morrison push to repeal soda pop tax
Legislature joins Morrison push to repeal soda pop tax Republican and Democratic legislators this week introduced legislation in Springfield to… Read more…
Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence
Charlottesville group “Unite the Right” blame government for violence Charlottesville, Virginia – Jason Kessler, the organizer of the “Unite the… Read more…
Some symbols of hate are acceptable to anti-hate protestors
Some symbols of hate are acceptable to anti-hate protestors Statues of Confederate General Robert E. Lee were torn down during… Read more…
Retail Merchants Association deserves our support
Retail Merchants Association deserves our support In the fight for taxpayer rights, the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA) deserves our… Read more…
Commissioners challenge repressive Preckwinkle taxation
Commissioners challenge repressive Preckwinkle taxation Several members of the Cook County Board on Wednesday introduced legislation to repeal the oppressive… Read more…
Governor misleads voters over education funding veto
Governor misleads voters over education funding veto By Illinois Senator Steve Landek In recent weeks, you may have heard Gov.… Read more…
