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Goodman Theatre announces a Summer 2025 line-up for all ages and interests

Posted on June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Goodman Theatre announces a Summer 2025 line-up for all ages and interests
Goodman Theatre announces a Summer 2025 line-up for all ages and interests

Goodman Theatre announces a Summer 2025 line-up for all ages and interests Book up! Theater for the very young (ages 0-5) in 12 Chicago parks (july 23 – aug.10); TJ and Dave improv sensation returns (july 24-26); 4th annual sweetest season gathering of indigenous creativity (august 1-2); and free readings of new plays by Satya Jnani Chávez…

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Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Posted on February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?
Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore?

Does the Super Bowl represent our American Dream anymore? When the Super Bowl first began in 1967, it was a wholesome iconic role model for young men and women. Today it’s driven by greed, and the real focus isn’t on athletic competition of sports, but rather it is on profit and advertising. And some of…

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Signup starts Monday June 4 for Orland Fire Junior Cadet program

Posted on June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Signup starts Monday June 4 for Orland Fire Junior Cadet program

Signup starts Monday June 4 for Orland Fire Junior Cadet program Young people between the ages of 13 and 15 can signup to participate in the Orland Fire Protection DIstrict’s Junior Cadet program Junior Cadet Program Overview (Monday July 16) The Orland Fire Protection District Junior Cadet Class (Pilot Program) is being offered this year as a one-day…

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Teenager uses iPhone 6 to write his first novel

Posted on May 5, 2018September 8, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Teenager uses iPhone 6 to write his first novel
Teenager uses iPhone 6 to write his first novel

Teenager uses iPhone 6 to write his first novel A 16 year old teenager from Chicago’s Southwest suburbs has published his first novel, “TheKing’s Pawn.” And Aaron Hanania explains he wrote the book only using his iPhone 6. Here’s the plot: A scientist creates a revolutionary experiment, The King’s Pawn, in which the participants are…

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Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer

Posted on April 22, 2018April 22, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer
Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer

Naperville Police Offering Youth Academy This Summer Students will get an in-depth look at law enforcement in this 7-week course The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for a seven-week Youth Academy to be held this summer. The academy will begin on June 7, 2018 and continue every Thursday night (excluding July 5) through…

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GM, Chevrolet offer tips for young job hunters

Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on GM, Chevrolet offer tips for young job hunters

GM, Chevrolet offer tips for young job hunters Staying  On Trax: Job Finding Tips From Chevrolet. Chevrolet’s talent team provides job-finding advice and tips as well as ways to use your vehicle to help while searching for jobs. Whether you’re a recent grad in pursuit of your first job, looking to make the next move in…

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Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored

Posted on May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored
Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored

Challenges facing youth seeking jobs to be explored “NOTHING BUILDS A FUTURE LIKE A JOB” JOINT CITY, COUNTY HEARING FOCUSES ON CRISIS OF YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT Seeking Stronger Policy Solutions, Committees Hear First-hand Accounts of Youths Looking for Work & Agencies’ Struggles to Maintain Programs CHICAGO — A joint hearing of the Chicago City Council Workforce & Audit…

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