September 2021

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Illinois State Police to saturate patrols following Chicago-area highway shootings; Data shows very…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 30, 2021 0

CHICAGO (CBS) - Overnight, three highway shootings were reported in northern Illinois over a four-hour period, including two within the city limits of Chicago.It all comes after two men were also killed earlier this week on the Stevenson…

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Here are the best fall trips through Illinois to see fall foliage – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 30, 2021 0

As Illinois enters October and foliage begins to appear, state officials have posted the best road trips to spot the changing colors of fall. According to the Illinois Tourism Board's Fall Colors 2021 report, residents of…

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Black Star Project Honors Memory of Late Founder Phillip Jackson with 25th Anniversary Celebration

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 30, 2021 0

Jackson founded the Black Star Project (TBSP) in 1996 to provide educational services that improve the lives of less advantaged black communities and to close the racial gap in educational achievement. TBSP accomplishes its mission by…

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Obamas lead inauguration ceremony at Obama Presidential Center

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 30, 2021 0

Six years after announcing the location of its presidential center, former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle finally officially opened their $ 830 million facility in Jackson Park on Tuesday, September 28. It was a historic…

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Board of directors fires director who hired activist in ‘rape email’ – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 30, 2021 0

The director of a state council who in early 2020 was forced to terminate a contract with a Democratic activist after his name surfaced in alleged government cover-ups involving rape and illegal employment by the The state was…

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City announces $ 2.3 million relief fund for artists and creative workers affected by pandemic

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 30, 2021 0

Chicago artists and creators who have been financially affected by the pandemic may soon find relief in the city. Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to join the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events on Thursday to announce a $…

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When fall foliage peaks in the Chicago area – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

October is fast approaching, but when will Chicago start seeing more fall foliage? According to the Illinois Tourism Board's Fall Colors 2021 report, residents of Chicago and surrounding areas are likely to see peak fall…

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New “temple” for Southeastern New Life Covenant Church – CBS Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

CHICAGO (CBS) - It's near an old Sears. Now the goal is to serve the community in many ways. This is a long vacant property near 76th and Greenwood in Grand Crossing. READ MORE: 5 people shot dead as gunman fires through window during…

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Bedbugs are starting to infiltrate Illinois homes. Here’s How To Get Rid Of It Properly…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

Bedbugs have already started to infiltrate the homes of Illinois residents and will likely continue until late fall, according to area nature experts. So how do you dispose of them properly without letting out a foul odor?…

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Chicago hosts first-ever Latin restaurant weeks

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

A new initiative dedicated to Latin cuisines has a delicious range of Chicago offerings for two weeks in October, giving Chicagoans the chance to gorge themselves on everything from quesabirria and ramen to Guatemalan-style hot dogs. Latin…

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Chicago Bears officially sign purchase agreement for Arlington Park

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

CHICAGO - The Chicago Bears have informed the office of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot that the team has signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property in the northwestern suburb of Arlington Heights.…

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A more local Chicago architecture biennial

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

How, in the grip of a raging pandemic, plan and produce an international event? This is the question the board of directors of the Chicago Architecture Biennale faced a year ago. Kudos to them for not just folding. Their answer…

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Dylan Larkin has some optimism – CBS Detroit

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

The Detroit Red Wings have been mired in a long and painful rebuild and the end does not appear to be in sight from outside the organization. The last time they made the playoffs five years ago, Dylan Larkin was a rookie. When the captain…

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4 “Alternative Nobel” shares for the empowerment of communities | WGN 720 radio

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

Posted: Sep 29, 2021 / 1:12 AM CDT / Update: Sep 29, 2021 / 1:12 AM CDT COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - EMBARGOED WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST)!-->…

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Bears sign purchase agreement for Arlington Park property: exclusive

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

The Bears signed a purchase contract for the property at Arlington International Racecourse in the suburb of Arlington Heights, Ill., Athleticism has learned. The team is expected to announce the news on Wednesday morning."We are not…

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President Biden’s trip to Chicago postponed as negotiations continue on key legislation…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 29, 2021 0

President Joe Biden's planned trip to Chicago has been postponed and will be rescheduled, a White House official confirmed to NBC News. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reported the story Tuesday afternoon, citing a…

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Chicago was voted 2nd funniest city in the world

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 28, 2021 0

Earlier this month, we revealed that Chicago was voted the second most beautiful city in the world by 27,000 readers who responded to the annual Time Out Index survey. But our Fair Town also won another great honor: the second funniest…

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Conductor Riccardo Muti extends contract with Chicago Symphony

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 28, 2021 0

(Photo credit: Chris Sweda) Muti has become Chicago Symphony Orchestra's (CSO) 10th Music Director in 2010. Daniel Barenboim, Muti's the tenure was originally scheduled to end at the end of their 2021-22 season. However, due to the many…

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Coronavirus: ‘Mix and match’ recall data will be available in the coming weeks, says…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 28, 2021 0

The vibrant UK property market has put some workers at risk of moving out of rural and coastal areas, contributing to skills shortages in the tourism and hospitality sectors on which depend their local economies.Prices in July tripled the…

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Investors seek a safer haven in real estate and auctions

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 28, 2021 0

CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - As the Covid economy reshapes consumer markets, investors find refuge in real estate, especially in auctions, according to the Chicago-based national real estate company , Diliberto Real Real…

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Texas abortion law prompts Chicago lawmaker to push bill to allow civil lawsuits against illegal gun…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 28, 2021 0

Gun violence cost Brenda Mitchell her son, brother, several close friends and two godchildren. The deaths prompted the woman from a southern suburb of University Park to work with Purpose Over Pain, Father Michael Pfleger and other…

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The Parkinson and Movement Disorder Alliance will host Learn. Live. Connect. Chicago Movement…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 28, 2021 0

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Date: Thursday, September 30, 2021 Location: Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 West Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 Loudspeakers:Susanna!-->!-->…

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Exclusive: Barack Obama defends Obama Center location, is “absolutely confident” it will…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 28, 2021 0

Ahead of Tuesday's inauguration of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, former President Barack Obama reflected on the centre's mission and defended his decision to choose historic Jackson Park on Chicago's South Side as the site to…

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Despite supply chain issues, demand from truck drivers is “stronger than ever” –…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

Chicago (CBS) -They call them LA traffic congestion in the Pacific sea lanes. Freighters are stranded at sea because there are not enough truck drivers to unload goods from Asia. Read more: Shot of 8 year old boy killed while playing on…

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20 most popular places to vacation in America

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

“From California to New York Island, From the redwood forest to the waters of the Gulf Stream, This land was made for you and me. - Woody Guthrie.In a land of such beauty and variety, where do people choose for their…

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Obama’s Presidential Center and Library to lead the way in September 2021

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

The Obama Presidential Center and its accompanying library will finally have a groundbreaking ceremony in Chicago at the end of September 2021. The events will be divided into two days, ending with a first in-person intervention with…

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The new generation of dancers transforms the image of classical ballet into a positive, diverse and…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

New York City - The curtains are drawn, the stage is set and the spotlight is on a new generation of dancers invading the performing arts world.With the reopening of Broadway and the return of in-person performances, a group of ballerinas…

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Dow recovers pole at 35,000 as bank stocks rise, but Nasdaq Composite drops 1% as Treasury yields…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

U.S. stock indexes traded mixed on Monday morning, with tech-related stocks under strong selling pressure, while Dow industrials rose more than 200 points as bank stocks soared, driven by the earnings of Goldman…

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Amtrak, Montana derailment: After Illinois man Zach Schneider identified as victim, authorities…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

JOPLIN, Mont. - One of three people killed Saturday afternoon when an Amtrak train from Seattle to Chicago derailed in north-central Montana has been identified.Family members identified him as Zach Schneider of Fairview Heights,…

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The 8 American states located in the Great Lakes region

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

Located in the east-central part of the North American continent, the Great Lakes are a series of five interconnected deep…

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Pratham Chicago 5K Walk Goes The Distance For Educational Programs In India | Indian of the world

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2021 0

On the morning of September 12, Pratham Chicago hosted its annual Chicago 5K Walk in Busse Woods, with over…

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College of American Pathologists Honors 31 Fellows / Residents at CAP21 Annual Meeting

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 26, 2021 0

CHICAGO--(COMMERCIAL THREAD) - The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world's largest organization for physicians who diagnose and study disease, recognized several of its members for their contributions to pathology and…

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Chicago “Elmo” Tombstone Maker Hosea Knox Dies Aged 82

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 26, 2021 0

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Kim Clijsters knows her opponent in Chicago, so opens up to my husband’s partner Elise Mertens

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 26, 2021 0

This will be Clijsters' fourth game since his return in February 2020. The previous game dates back over a year. At the 2020 US Open, she lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 in the first round to Russia's Ekaterina Alexandrova (WTA-34). She had already…

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Illinois Energy Bill A Power Push for Equity Efforts | Black Voices | Chicago News

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

Since you cannot judge a book by its cover, it is not always wise to judge a law by its title. A gigantic new energy package signed by Governor JB Pritzker on September 15 could live up to its name. “The Climate and…

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Horse drawn carriage collides with vehicle in New York; incident prompts calls to end races | WGN…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

through: Greg Mocking, Nexstar Media Wire Posted: Sep 25, 2021 / 12:40 p.m. CDT / Update: Sep 25, 2021 / 1:59 PM CDT MANHATTAN (WPIX) - A recent injury to a!-->…

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UIC: UIC to invest in new home for football programs

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

Flames Field, home of the UIC's women's and men's soccer programs, will undergo a complete stadium renovation following the fall 2021 soccer seasons. The new stadium will open in fall 2022. The centerpiece of the $ 4.5 million Flames Field…

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Chicago suburbs to pay ex-cop $ 275,000 in discrimination lawsuit | Illinois News

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) - A Chicago suburb will pay $ 275,000 to a former police officer who claims his colleagues discriminated against him because of his Assyrian and Iraqi origins.Anfiny J. Eshoo sued the village of Arlington…

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NABOR® Economic Summit Experts Discuss Migration and Regulatory Patterns

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

NAPLES, FL - Over 300 REALTORS®, real estate professionals and local leaders interested in the economic health of Collier County and its effects on the local real estate market have attended, in person or virtually, the Naples…

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Live Music Returns to Navy Pier with “Chicago Live Again”

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

Chicago - - Navy Pier comes alive with live music. The show will return to its iconic lakeside location, where the two-day festival will showcase the revival of the performing arts. The idea behind the festival is that the COVID-19…

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Chicago LIVE! gathers performing artists at Navy Pier

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

CHICAGO (WLS) - Two days of outdoor performances at the Navy Pier showcase and welcome to Chicago's top performing arts groups.“It was a whole different energy,†said Eric Bremer, who attended Chicago LIVE…

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Government shutdown looms amid federal budget feud | WGN 720 radio

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2021 0

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - The United States faces a possible government shutdown next week because lawmakers disagree on the federal budget. Lawmakers have the power to avoid the shutdown but have so far failed to avert the crisis.…

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Economic development grants awarded to Geneva and Naperville, Villa announcement

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2021 0

GENEVA - The city of Geneva and the Naperville Heritage Society have received more than $ 2 million in investment grants for the reconstruction of Illinois as part of the latest $ 16.5 million investment from the Department of Commerce…

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80 soap dispensers caught in TikTok challenges in suburban schools, according to district –…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2021 0

Dozens of soap dispensers in suburban schools were due to be replaced after what district officials called a TikTok-inspired challenge that resulted in more than $ 1,000 in damages. A spokesperson for the U-46 District…

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China declares cryptocurrency transactions illegal as crackdown continues

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2021 0

Bitcoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies lost value on Friday after China declared all transactions involving those digital currencies "illegal".The central bank of China, the People's Bank of China, issued a statement on Friday…

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Former Chicago Bears star in IL handbag libel lawsuit

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2021 0

SPRING FIELD A case in the Illinois Supreme Court centers on whether a former Super Bowl MVP has the right to know the identity of a woman who accuses him of sexual harassment, which would have led to the termination of contracts…

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Tourism Minister promotes Ireland in the United States

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2021 0

Tourism Minister Catherine Martin will join Tourism Ireland in Chicago and New York this week where she will undertake a program of tourism, sporting and cultural engagements to promote the country as a destination for American tourists.…

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“Chicago Tonight” in Your Neighborhood: West Loop | Chicago News

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2021 0

It is one of the most expensive and vibrant communities in the city. The West Loop is known for its trendy Michelin-rated restaurants and vibrant nightlife. It's located, unsurprisingly, just west of the loop, and construction cranes…

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Chicago’s Haitian community worries about mistreatment of Haitian migrants at the US-Mexico…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2021 0

CHICAGO (WLS) - Some Chicagoans with personal ties to Haiti say they feel the pain of those trying to come to the United States. Two in three people returned to Haiti from the US border are women and children."It's sad," said Daphnee…

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Body found in Illinois River has been confirmed missing Illinois State University student Jelani…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 23, 2021 0

CHICAGO (CBS) - A body found in the Illinois River near Peru earlier this month has been identified as Illinois State University student Jelani Day, missing since late August, and police say his death was "very suspicious". On September…

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Navy Pier announces full lineup for Chicago LIVE Again!

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 23, 2021 0

Navy Pier, Chicago's iconic cultural destination, announced today that it will host Chicago LIVE!—A free two-day outdoor festival to celebrate Chicago's arts and entertainment industry as it…

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Guinness Announces Chicago Taproom | WebWire

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 23, 2021 0

Irish heritage, tradition, courage and resilience all run deep in Chicago, and in the not-so-distant future so will Guinness roots. This major American city will be home to the new Guinness Chicago Taproom, scheduled to open to the…

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Jason Heyward (concussion) of Cubs ‘doubtful’ to return this season – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 23, 2021 0

Heyward (concussion) "doubtful" to return this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Outfielder Jason Heyward, is unlikely to return to the Bear cubs this season due to a concussion, according to manager David…

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Bags of Hope supports thousands of homeless Chicagoans with kind words, hot meals, bags of…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2021 0

CHICAGO (WLS) - Almost 60,000 people in Chicago do not have a home. They live on the streets near your favorite stores, in the heat, the rain and the cold. The need for help is even greater now, as the pandemic stretches support…

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Chicago Med’s Colin Donnell to Direct Cast of Peacock Crime Thriller “Irreverent”…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2021 0

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Debt default: The United States risks defaulting on its debts, with dire consequences if Congress…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2021 0

WASHINGTON - Fight to raise the country's borrowing limit underscores a reality for Democrats as they stand in the midst of their most important moment for President Joe Biden's sweeping legislative agenda: to introduce a potential default…

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Calendar, weather and more for the first day of fall – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2021 0

The return of fall officially begins on Wednesday and the Chicago area will see several signs of the new season, including the return of cooler temperatures. The first official day of fall is September 22. The fall equinox,…

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3 questions: an anthropologist and a director on working-class life in Chicago | MIT News

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2021 0

The steel industry in the United States declined dramatically in the 1970s and 1980s, with profound effects on the country's industrial workforce. Suddenly, blue-collar workers who had spent their careers in…

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Coronavirus measurements in each of Illinois’ 11 health care regions – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2021 0

Illinois healthcare region that saw all of its intensive care unit beds fill up with patients last week has made progress in reducing overall hospitalizations, but availability of intensive care beds remains low amid a…

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Emirates prepares to ramp up its network in the United States

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

Well, it starts - with the announcement of the United States yesterday about the evolution of its entry policies (and I have an opinion and a think tank on this subject shortly), Emirates is preparing a major ramp-up of the network. The…

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Guinness chooses Chicago for Irish brewery’s second U.S. auction house

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

Rumors have been circulating since the spring, but Guinness - the makers of Irish super stout - have officially announced the opening of a bar in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood. No, the brewery won't make that famous thick and…

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Bus driver shortage is forcing some Oswego schools to cancel in-person learning – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

A shortage of bus drivers on Tuesday forced a suburban school district to switch some of its schools to distance learning, closing several schools to students. Oswego School District 308 Community Unit wrote in an "urgent…

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Statewide hotel group sees silver lining in easing restrictions on foreign travelers coming to the…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

Chicago is not a magnet for foreign tourists like, say, New York or San Francisco. Historically, only around 5% of visitors here have come from overseas. But Michael Jacobson was nonetheless delighted this week with the announcement…

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Penny Pritzker ’81 gift to usher in a new era for Harvard’s economy – Harvard…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

Philanthropist, entrepreneur, civic leader and former US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker '81 donated $ 100 million in support of the Department of Economy in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard announced today. Pritzker's…

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City cites five companies violating state’s inner mask mandate – CBS Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

Chicago (CBS) - City officials cited five companies over the weekend for violating state obligations for indoor masks and cautioned another facility. Chicago's Department of Commerce and Consumer Protection conducted 39 investigations…

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China keeps coronavirus at bay ahead of Olympics at high cost – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

The international travel agency Beizhong in the eastern city of Tianjin has had only one client since the coronavirus outbreaks that began in July prompted Chinese leaders to renew the city's closures and travel controls. .…

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Illinois Takes Milestone in COVID Vaccinations; Here’s how other Midwestern states stack up…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

The state of Illinois has taken a major milestone in its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, with more than 80% of adult residents having received at least one dose of the vaccine. As of Monday, 80.4% of Illinois adults aged 18…

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Fond du Lac Worker Incentive Program Offers Affordable Price To UW Graduates The Badger Herald

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2021 0

As numerous Small suburban and rural towns in Wisconsin, Fond du Lac faces a labor shortage. As students of the University of Wisconsin system graduate and are tasked with finding employment, many are turning to major cities like…

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Archdiocese of Chicago encourages Catholics in Chicagoland to get flu shot as flu season approaches…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2021 0

The archdiocese continues to urge Catholics to also get vaccinated against COVID-19 as cases increase to avoid simultaneous flu and coronavirus outbreaks this fall and winter. CHICAGO, (September 20, 2021) - The Archdiocese of Chicago is…

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Why markets ignore valuations, plus: Morningstar slashes the ex-star

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2021 0

Go with the flows “What drives capital markets? The answer, according to hot news academic document is… uh… capital. “When an investor sells bonds for $ 1 and…

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CVS Fills 600 Illinois Positions In One-Day Hiring Event

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2021 0

CHICAGO - CVS Health is looking to fill 600 Illinois positions quickly as part of a national effort to hire up to 25,000 employees. The company will host a one-day hiring event on Friday, September 24 as it seeks to fill full-time,…

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Pac-12 tournament a home run for the city’s economy | City News

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2021 0

SCottsdale Stadium is the epicenter of Scottsdale baseball's past and present. Originally built in 1956,…

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Letters to the Editor – California, vaccine sharing, Chicago ad, bad behavior, tennis photo,…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2021 0

There is the highwayRe: “We'll Help You Leave TX: Salesforce CEO Tweets,†Tuesday Metro & Business article.First, the CEO of Salesforce announces that his company will pay to relocate to California any…

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Massive Energy Bill Becomes Law, Investing Billions Between Renewables and Nuclear Sectors |

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2021 0

SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker was joined by environmental and social justice activists, union…

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Illinois proves to be a popular route for American White Pelicans – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2021 0

Some sort of bird that not so long ago was so rare in Illinois that people have traveled for hours just to spot one that has recently made its way through the Chicago area. 30-pound snow-white birds called American White…

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American Airlines and SKY Express sign cooperation agreement

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2021 0

The Greek airline has announced a commercial cooperation agreement with American Airlines, allowing access to the network of destinations and the benefits of both airlines. True to its commitment to supporting Greece's economy and inbound…

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High school football: four quilts, news and notes from week 4

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2021 0

Brother Rice lost on Friday, but the Crusaders did not disappoint any neutral observer. Marist's 28-16 loss at home to a young side from Mount Carmel definitely raises questions about the RedHawks as a legitimate state title contender.…

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The Valley Vagabond: Adventures in Pandemic Travel, Ireland, the Flight (part two)

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2021 0

When we last left Jeff and Diane Lewis, they had finally gone through all the steps to be able to board a flight and disembark in Ireland to visit their daughter. Their journey would surely go smoothly now, right? Keep reading to…

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Illinois proves popular route for American white pelicans

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2021 0

CHICAGO (AP) - A sort of bird that not so long ago was so rare in Illinois that people have traveled for hours just to spot one that recently made its way through the Chicago area. 30-pound snow-white birds called American White Pelicans…

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SpaceX’s first tourists return home after 3 days in orbit – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2021 0

Four space tourists safely ended their pioneering orbit journey on Saturday with a water landing in the Atlantic off the coast of Florida. Their SpaceX capsule was parachuted into the ocean just before sunset, not far from…

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Representative Kelly and owner of local grocery store hail Restaurant Revitalization Fund as a…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2021 0

Alice Davis, owner of Bergstein's Deli, with her daughter Rachel, talks about the impact of federal aid on the business during the pandemic. From left to right, behind her, Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez, US Representative Robin…

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Successful beginnings of women’s football at CPS

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2021 0

Kenwood junior Trayce Brim never believed that boys play certain sports and girls play others. “I grew up playing baseball, so that's always been the # 1 question,” Brim said. "If they can do…

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Illinois AG Forms Task Force to Combat Organized Theft in Retail – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2021 0

The Illinois attorney general's office has announced a new effort to tackle organized retail crime, an issue that a national business organization says causes $ 45 billion in losses each year. Attorney General Kwame Raoul…

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Oak Park residents invited to the free celebration, A Place to Belong, on September 18

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2021 0

Excitement for the village's new Community Recreation Center (CRC) is building and Oak Park residents of all ages are invited to the Parks Foundation of Oak Park's “A Place to Belong” celebration on…

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Avocados, Race, and Money: The Disorderly Illinois Weed Experiment

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2021 0

“Yes, there were challenges because we just put the jackhammer in the ground for the first time. And it's loud and loud and hard, ”Toi Hutchinson, Democratic Governor. JB PritzkerSenior Cannabis…

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Dominic Kosteris teaches Chicago investors the art of BRRRR

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2021 0

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ - Investing in real estate always comes with a certain risk. However, the payouts can also be very large if the investor has the know-how and the…

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Conversations on the Outskirts: Fall Season at the Gene Siskel Center | Chicago coil

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2021 0

Renée Green Edge's fall 2021 calendar conversations begin Thursday, September 23 with a season of virtual and in-person screenings and lectures by groundbreaking media artists. All virtual events are free, open to the…

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We Need a City Council That Reflects Chicago’s Diversity | Editorial

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2021 0

The year 2019 brought a wave of change to Chicago City Council as new faces demanded a seat at the table and voters did. The results were historic. It was a sign that we are getting closer to our elected officials to look like the real…

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Chicago Latino-owned businesses stay afloat despite raging COVID-19 pandemic

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

CHICAGO (WLS) - Small village. It is the beating heart of the Mexican community in Chicago.“My dad opened this place until September 16, 1977. It's going to be 44 years. The same place here in La Villita, 

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Chicago Events This Weekend: Anticipate the traffic through the city amid festivals, concerts and…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

CHICAGO (WLS) - The weekend is expected to be busy as Chicago goes out to enjoy the last weekend of summer.From concerts to sporting events and art festivals, city officials are asking people to anticipate traffic and report any suspicious…

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Food trucks and carts could get their own Logan Square lot

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

Logan Square could get a park for food carts and trucks if a new development comes to fruition. The project would transform a pair of lots near the 2500 block of North Milwaukee Avenue. The carts and trucks would go to a 7,000 square…

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United Airlines plans to start flights between Washington, DC and Lagos, Nigeria in November

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

"This new flight to Lagos has been eagerly awaited by our customers and offers the very first non-stop service between Washington DC and Nigeria, plus convenient one-stop-shop connections to over 80 destinations across the Americas,…

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Cambodia vaccinates children aged 6 to 11 for school

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - Cambodia on Friday began immunizing children aged 6 to 11 so students can safely return to schools that have been closed for months due to the coronavirus. Prime Minister Hun Sen kicked off the…

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COVID home test questions, outbreak cancels trip home – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

What is happening with the home COVID tests that many go through and how are they reported? According to Chicago's top doctor, many don't. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois today:…

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Webber to leave the University of Washington at the end of the year | Source

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

Webber Henry S. Webber, executive vice chancellor for civic affairs and strategic planning at Washington University in St. Louis, will leave the university at the end of 2021, according to Chancellor Andrew D. Martin. Webber will…

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Nothing is constant but change

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

Nothing is constant but change. Without going into Heraclitus, Aristotle or Chinese philosophy, we are living a rapid evolution. Can you feel it I haven't seen this level of cultural change since the late 1960s. It's drastic and…

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As Nashville continues to grow, so does its Latino community

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WTVF) - Ruth Rico is no stranger to adversity. She left Colombia 18 years ago. “I have come for a better future for my sons,” she said in Spanish.But a passion for cooking and an…

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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources today released details of the fall trout season, which…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2021 0

Illinois' fall trout season kicks off on October 16. The first season of capture and release will begin on October 2 at a few selected sites.Here are the details from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (it looks like those in…

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Additional major connection possible for UPA | Central County Gazette

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University park airport. Photo of Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com STATE COLLEGE - The Central County Airport Authority is looking to make another major connection to University Park Airport, and county and local governments are teaming…

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Chicago Heights students to paint mural on Old Plank Trail

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CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL - At the regular Chicago Heights City Council meeting on Wednesday night, city officials gave their "enthusiastic approval" to a planned student mural project for the underpass along the trail Old Plank in McEldowney…

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We need a modern labor movement that creates good jobs

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 16, 2021 0

While flying to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recently, I spotted the ramp attendants on the tarmac, unloading bags and doing security checks on the plane in the 115 degree heat. Most of the passengers were eager to…

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Tommy Dorfman Sells Home In Los Angeles For $ 2.2 Million – Check Out The Inside!

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Tommy Dorfman HouseNeue Focus. Inset: Monica Schipper / Getty Tommy Dorfman leaves his newly renovated Los Angeles home.The 13 reasons why star, 29, has put his modern and stylish home on the market for $ 2.29 million. Jon Grauman and…

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Illinois sees an almost 50% drop in weekly jobless claims; Over 8,000 filed last week – CBS…

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CHICAGO (CBS) - More than 8,000 new jobless claims were filed in Illinois last week, about half of the total filed a week earlier. A total of 8,089 new compensation claims were filed statewide in the week of September 6, according to the…

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Inspiration4: SpaceX makes history by launching an all-civilian crew into space without an astronaut…

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CAP CANAVERAL, Fla .-- SpaceX's first private flight entered orbit Wednesday night with two winners of the competition, a healthcare worker and their wealthy sponsor, the most ambitious leap to date in space tourism.It was the first time…

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Rising From the Earth: Soil Lab Uncover Layers of Chicago History (CAB 2021)

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Soil Lab Design Rendering / Image: Eibhlín Ní Chathasaigh, James Albert Martin, Maria Bruun and Anne Dorthe VesterWhy does much of the architecture reproduce the earth, a hollow? It is as if we were expelled from…

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Latinx, Latino, Hispanic: Defining a community in several terms with different meanings

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 14, 2021 0

CHICAGO (WLS) - ABC 7 Eyewitness News celebrates what has become Hispanic Heritage Month, but not everyone in this community identifies as Hispanic.Over the past decades, the way of describing this diverse community has evolved from…

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With eviction ban coming to an end, Illinois residents rely on rent assistance to fight homelessness…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 14, 2021 0

It's been said before, but this time it's probably true: The end of the ban on residential evictions, put in place in the state of Illinois due to the coronavirus pandemic, is near. After United States Supreme Court shot down…

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Coronavirus, last New York judge blocks state vaccination mandate for healthcare workers

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 14, 2021 0

More American employers are rely on financial incentives to attract employees than in any other country, according to a ManpowerGroup survey. Forty-two percent of employers in the United States need financial incentives to attract workers…

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New Buffalo plans to ban short-term rentals

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“Let me be very clear: I'm against short-term rentals,†said John Humphrey, who in November 2020 was elected mayor of New Buffalo, a town of 1,800 permanent residents 70 miles from downtown. city…

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Martwick welcomes adoption of energy plan that makes Illinois a leader in the fight against climate…

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SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) believes the energy legislation that was passed by the General Assembly today takes strong action to tackle climate change by setting deadlines for increased use of clean energy…

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Predictions for business and leisure travel drop amid COVID-19 outbreak

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 10, 2021 0

As late as early August, an analysis by The Business Journals found that domestic flights for December were expected to number 751,229 nationwide, about 2% more than recorded in the same. period in…

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26,062 new COVID cases, 197 deaths, 143,000 vaccinations in the past week – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 10, 2021 0

Illinois health officials on Friday reported 26,062 new cases of COVID-19 in the past week, as well as 197 more deaths and more than 143,000 new doses of the vaccine administered. A total of 1,564,386 coronavirus cases have…

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Wintrust Business Luncheon 10/9/21: How ‘The Great Resignation’ Impacts the Economy,…

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Posted: Sep 10, 2021 / 4:50 PM CDT / Update: Sep 10, 2021 / 4:50 PM CDT A banner with the bitcoin logo is seen during the 2021 Bitcoin cryptocurrency!-->…

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Over 80 COVID Outbreaks Reported in Illinois Schools – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 7, 2021 0

Illinois health officials say more than 80 outbreaks of the coronavirus have been reported in schools across the state, several involving more than a dozen cases in educational institutions. According to the latest figures…

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Chicago has already seen more murders and shootings this year than all of 2019. Violence is…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 7, 2021 0

It had to be a happy day at East Garfield Park, a back-to-school event for kids who live in one of Chicago's deadliest neighborhoods. Organizers handed out backpacks, popcorn and cotton candy as the kids jumped into bouncy houses and…

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White House appeals to populist message as Biden proposes $ 3.5 million plan | WGN 720 radio

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 7, 2021 0

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is preparing an urgent, populist message to sell President Joe Biden's $ 3.5 trillion program to "build better," even as House committee leaders begin to produce pieces of the measure to come. In a…

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CDOT says it will look into part of L where most vehicle crashes have occurred for new signage…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 3, 2021 0

The Chicago Department of Transportation has announced that it will conduct a review to potentially place new clearance signage along a stretch of the L where most vehicle collisions have occurred across the city in the past.…

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Chicago White Sox places pitcher Lucas Giolito (hamstring) on ​​IL

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 3, 2021 0

August 31, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, United States; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (27) delivers against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning at Guaranteed Rate!-->…

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Reflecting on past successes, Visit McHenry County envisions a bold future

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 3, 2021 0

Back in the days before the McHenry County Convention and Visitors Bureau was formed, now doing business as Visit McHenry County, local economic development experts knew that hundreds of thousands of potential grants and…

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Missoula Sheriff’s Office shooting victim identified

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 3, 2021 0

Ravalli County Sheriff and Coroner Steve Holton issued a press release Friday afternoon identifying the victim of a fatal shooting at the Missoula County Sheriff's Office that occurred on August 29.The victim was identified as Johnny Lee…