April 2022

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Hot Docs Fest Teases ‘Chicago Boys’ Directors ‘Breaking The Brick’

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 30, 2022

Aware of the still-fresh emotion stirred by monumental civil unrest, Chilean producer-directors Carola Fuentes and Rafael Valdeavellano take a bold look at the neoliberal structures that have seemingly divided and destroyed a…

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Chicago area could experience extreme weather, with gusty winds and possible hail – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 30, 2022

The threat of severe weather looms in the forecast for the Chicago area on Saturday, with gusty winds, hail and possible isolated tornadoes as a cold front sweeps through the region. According to the Storm Prediction…

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Does mayoral candidate Willie Wilson have enough gas to keep the Bears in Chicago?

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 29, 2022

AN IMPERATIVE "Y" FACTOR appeared in an attempt to thwart the Chicago Bears' move to Arlington Park. Willie Wilson - Chicago's well-endowed mayoral candidate - told the Daily Herald he was looking to meet with team…

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Chicago Public Schools and Lurie Children’s Hospital expand partnership to support youth…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 29, 2022

Chicago Public Schools and Lurie Children's Hospital Expand Partnership to Support Youth Mental Health (Chicago, IL) – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Center for Childhood Resilience (CCR) at Ann & Robert H. Lurie…

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Tax increases push Chicagoans to their limits

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 28, 2022

Beleaguered residents are looking to local leaders for a solution. Almost half (45%) think local government should handle property tax issues. Fewer want the state government (40%) or private parties (16%) to take the lead. However,…

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Lawmakers must do more for mental health and make suicide prevention resources more accessible…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 27, 2022

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a volunteer and advocate for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, this month I ask everyone to join us and demand #MoreForMentalHealth.I do more by calling on my legislators at the…

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Chicago student died by suicide after being bullied as school ‘turned a blind eye’,…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 27, 2022

Gabriel's Light Hosts 'Hoops of Hope' Fundraiser to Prevent Youth Suicides Carol Deely, co-founder of Gabriel's Light, talks about her Hoops for Hope fundraiser and the importance of preventing youth suicide by any means necessary.…

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Cynthia Plaster Caster broke the mold

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 27, 2022

Kind. Funny. Authentic, sincere. A darling, an artist, a legend. If the true sign of a life well lived is a tidal wave of emotional tributes upon your death, then Cynthia Albritton, better known to the world as Cynthia Plaster…

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Chicago among the most dog-friendly cities in America

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 26, 2022

Owners and pet owners are, most often, one and the same. The majority of recent homeowners report at least one pet in the home, according to Zillow, and these furry friends drive important housing decisions. In…

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“Virginia is for…” | Launch of the 2022 tourist campaign

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 26, 2022

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – As tourism continues to recover from the blows of the pandemic, the Virginia Tourism Corporation has launched its new 2022 flagship campaign to entice more people to visit the Commonwealth. It's a spin-off of the…

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Labor groups join aldermen in criticizing casino plans over lack of living wage guarantees

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 25, 2022

Chicago's casino proposals, already reprimanded by close neighbors of the three…

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Applications are open for Chicago’s $500 per month assistance program. Here’s how it…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 25, 2022

Your Chicago household may be eligible to receive $500 a month for twelve months under a new pilot program, and you can apply starting Monday. The Chicago Resilient Community Pilot, a direct cash assistance program that…

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Protesters call on Chicago to reinstate mask mandate due to rising COVID cases – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 25, 2022

A number of Chicago residents gathered in the Little Village neighborhood on Sunday, pleading for the city to reinstate its COVID-19 mask mandate to prevent a possible surge after a further rise in cases. Aldus. Byron…

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Florida governor tests the limits of his combative style in Disney Feud – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 24, 2022

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' growing feud with Walt Disney World is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals that virtually nothing is off limits as he charts…

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Nearly two years after Floyd’s murder – plans to ‘re-envision’ 38th and…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 24, 2022

George Floyd Square is a place of healing, reflection and remembrance."The murder of George Floyd changed our world, changed our country, changed our city," said Alexander Kado, Project Manager for the City of Minneapolis.Last…

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TRIP REPORT: To the Trip – Sweet Home, Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 23, 2022

Sweet Home, ChicagoTowards the journey Towards the journey Well, it could have been a six or seven day trip. But all the travel memories came back – and why I travel. In this case, not to see buildings or places, but to see people and…

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Man charged with vandalizing more than 100 vehicles at three dealerships in Illinois

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 23, 2022

A Lake Barrington, Illinois man was arrested at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday April 13 and charged with using what police describe as a metal object to damage more than 100 vehicles at three suburban car dealerships Chicago's!-->!-->!-->…

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Elgin plans to update park facilities master plan and assess sports complex expansion –…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 22, 2022

The City of Elgin is hiring a company to update its Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan and do a market assessment of the sports complex.“The 2011 Parks and Recreation Department Master Plan has served the city well, with many of…

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Al fresco dining along Glenwood Avenue in Rogers Park begins Friday as part of the Chicago Alfresco…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 22, 2022

CHICAGO — Dining in the streets returns Friday to Rogers Park on Glenwood Avenue.Southbound traffic on Glenwood Avenue between Lunt and Morse Avenues will be closed to drivers for the outdoor dining program, according to an Ald email…

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Illinois Democrats battle for state party seats; GOP donor Uihlein funds Darren Bailey:…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 21, 2022

Dick Durbin and JB Pritzker Big money is flowing again in the Illinois gubernatorial race. But first, a detailed look at something that might seem like just Springfield inside baseball, but is actually much juicier. It is the struggle…

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Chicago ranks high on the list of top weed cities

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 20, 2022

CHICAGO, IL — “Sweet Home Chicago” may soon be replaced by “Weed Home Chicago.” A new Real Estate Witch poll places Chicago 15th on its list of 50 best cities for weed. The results were based on several factors, including the…

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Community rallies around cyclist who was hit by car in West Loop – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 20, 2022

A community on Chicago's Near West Side is rallying around a 42-year-old man who suffered severe head trauma when he was hit by a car over the weekend. Chicago police say the crash happened around 10 p.m. Saturday in the…

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Starbucks and Colectivo’s organizing efforts challenge local corporate neglect The Badger…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 19, 2022

March 29, workers at Capitol Square Starbucks in Madison announcement they would seek union representation. These workers join of them other Wisconsin Starbucks stores that are actively lobbying corporate headquarters for union…

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Gas Prices in Illinois: Bloom Township Offering Seniors Free Fill-Ups in Chicago Heights; Willie…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 19, 2022

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) — Gas prices have stabilized, but experts are predicting another spike.That's why a gasoline giveaway on Tuesday and another announcement from businessman Willie Wilson are making the news.Bloom Township…

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Oldest Church in Chicago Develops Artist Space to Build Community

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 18, 2022

First Presbyterian Church of Chicago pastor David Black and Logan Center Digital Storytelling…

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The Best Crab Legs in the USA

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 15, 2022

The Shaking Crab is a casual seafood chain where you can feast on crab legs. The restaurant opened in Newton, Massachusetts, near Boston, and according to its website, there are now locations in New York, New Jersey, Rhode…

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COVID cases are slowly rising in Illinois. Here’s where community transmission is highest…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 15, 2022

The Illinois Department of Public Health issued a COVID public health warning on Thursday, saying "case rates are slowly increasing in many parts of the state." and that members of the public should pay close attention to…

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North Platte’s infamous nickname “Little Chicago”

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 15, 2022

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - After World War I, North Platte was known for being rough and ready because of the railroad and its workers. The railroad brought an influx of illegal gambling, prostitution, and alcohol. The agricultural…

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Berwyn Man faces first-degree murder charges in fatal shootings: CPD

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 14, 2022

CHICAGO — A 33-year-old Berwyn man was scheduled to appear in bond court Thursday after he was arrested earlier this week in connection with the shooting deaths of two people last week, Chicago police said.Ocie Banks has been charged with…

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Live Covid-19 updates: news on cases, vaccines and tests

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 13, 2022

The National Covid Memorial Wall in London is a place of mourning for the families of the victims.Credit...Andrew Testa for The New York TimesThe coronavirus continues to stalk the world at an astonishing pace, surpassing a grim succession…

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What causes the long COVID-19? Chicago researchers are determined to find out – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 13, 2022

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have received $22 million from the federal government to better understand the "long COVID-19" phenomenon, and patient recruitment for the study has begun. Area…

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Ukrainian probes claim toxic substance dropped in Mariupol – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 12, 2022

Ukraine has been investigating an allegation that a poisonous substance was dropped on besieged Mariupol, as Western officials warned on Tuesday that any use of chemical weapons by Russia would be a serious escalation of…

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Parts of Illinois and Indiana face ‘heightened’ risk of severe weather Wednesday –…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 12, 2022

Unstable weather could potentially target parts of Illinois and Indiana in the coming days, with the threat of large hail, dangerous winds and even tornadoes looming in Wednesday's forecast. According to the Storm…

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This US airport has reclaimed its title as the busiest in the world

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 11, 2022

By Marnie Hunter, CNN Move over, Guangzhou. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta, Georgia is once again the busiest airport in the world. The US airport was knocked from its No. 1 perch to the No. 2 spot in…

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Chicago Community Trust, United Way, Teamwork Englewood talk COVID recovery in black and Latino…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 10, 2022

CHICAGO (WLS) – Two years ago, the Chicago Community Trust and United Way of Metro Chicago launched the Chicago Community Covid-19 Response Fund.The goal is to raise funds for non-profit organizations providing emergency services to those…

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Work begins Monday on major downtown Rochester project

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 10, 2022

Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A major street/pedestrian project in downtown Rochester is scheduled to begin on Monday. It's called Discovery Walk and it will affect pedestrian and vehicular traffic for months.The project completely…

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The benches are cleared after 5HBP and the Cubs beat Brewers 9-0; Suzuki 3 RBI

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 10, 2022

Embed from Getty Images By SARAH TROTTO CHICAGO (AP) — Seiya Suzuki had three runs for his first big league RBI and the Chicago Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 9-0 on Saturday for a grueling win that saw five batters hit by!--kg-card-begin:>…

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Here are the farmers markets open in Chicago this weekend – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 9, 2022

Farmers market season has officially arrived. Although Chicagoans have only felt glimpses of spring, markets have already started hitting the streets in some neighborhoods, with more expected to open in the coming months.…

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US recession indicator ‘not flashing code red yet’, pioneer yield curve researcher says

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 8, 2022

Amid debate over whether the United States is on the verge of an economic downturn, the Duke University finance professor who pioneered the use of bond market yield curves as a tool predictive, has a few things to…

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Hornets vs Bulls predictions: Best bets, ATS picks, over/under on Friday, April 8

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 8, 2022

the Charlotte Hornets face the Chicago Bulls in a two-team matchup heading to the playoffs. The Hornets are once again in the qualifying tournament, while the Bulls clinched a playoff berth for the first time since 2017. Chicago still…

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COVID-19 cases force cancellation of first Stratford Festival preview in Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 7, 2022

Content of the article A sixth wave of COVID-19 in Ontario has already impacted this year's theater season in Stratford. Content of the article An afternoon performance of the musical Chicago, the Stratford Festival's first preview of…

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2022 ND Law Shaffer Fellows to Tackle Mental Illness in Illinois Prisons and Mortgage Foreclosures…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 7, 2022

Madison Kemker and Annika Nielsen-Kim, both third-year law students, received Thomas L. Shaffer Public Benefit Fellowships. The scholarship, named for former dean and professor Thomas L. Shaffer and funded by donor…

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Op-Ed: Why business and higher education need each other

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 7, 2022

The radical realignment of workers known as the Great Resignation shook the business world. There are signs that it may be about to accelerate even faster, making labor shortages and difficulties in retaining talent permanent fixtures in…

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“We have a broken system”

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 6, 2022

Illinois lawmakers demand DCFS audit on anniversary of AJ Freund's death A trio of House Republicans have called for an audit at the Department of Children and Family Services, insisting that something about the agency needs to change.…

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Illinois coronavirus: Chicago cases rise, but city should ‘be able to escape’ surge

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 5, 2022

Two weeks after Illinois' COVID-19 numbers began trending in the wrong direction, the…

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Sports betting in Georgia, gambling legalization efforts dead for 2022

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 5, 2022

Posted: April 5, 2022, 2:28 a.m. Last update on: April 5, 2022, 03:01h.…

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The barometer of the agricultural economy drops, producers worry about the impact of the war on the…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 5, 2022

April 5, 2022 The barometer of the agricultural economy drops, producers worry about the impact of the war on the prices of inputs The barometer of the agricultural economy is falling, producers are worried about the impact of the…

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Gas prices show signs of falling in Illinois – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 5, 2022

Gasoline prices hit record highs in March in both Illinois and the rest of the United States, but slowly prices are starting to ease at the pumps. According to the last AAA consumer group data, gasoline prices fell six…

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Unboxing the Latest in US Population Trends – Twin Cities

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 3, 2022

Recent figures from the Census Bureau show that changes in America's population and where we live continue to be dynamic. Edward Lotterman The 2020 to 21 figures show that some states lost population while others gained. Ditto for counties…

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Illinois Democrats try to sell anti-crime programs before end of session, midterms loom

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 3, 2022

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Chicago Hosts First-Ever Cabaret Week in May

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 2, 2022

The cabaret has been at the heart of Chicago's nightclub scene for over a century. Come hear blues, jazz, American songbook, burlesque, French, pop, comedy and Broadway music from some of Chicago's top artists during the first-ever Chicago…

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Violence in Chicago: 6 shots, 1 fatally, in weekend shootings across the city, CPD says

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 2, 2022

CHICAGO — At least six people were shot, including one fatally, during weekend violence in Chicago.A 26-year-old woman was shot while driving early Saturday morning. She was heading north in the 900 block of South Austin when a person in a…

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State of Illinois Agrees to Sell, Then Buy Back Space at Thompson Center, Which New Owners Say They…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 1, 2022

CHICAGO — The State of Illinois on Thursday finalized a deal to sell the James R. Thompson Center for $70 million and then buy back about a third of the building for more than double that amount.The sale to a company headed…

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Illinois ranks second for sharing Netflix passwords. Here’s who took the top spot – NBC…

Alvin K. Hegg Apr 1, 2022

Illinois is one of the most notorious streaming scammers in the country, but it falls short of winning the title, being beaten by another Midwestern front: Ohio. A study of time2play found that Illinois ranks second in…