August 2022

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Caribbean Algae Invasion: Beaches Face Unprecedented Sargassum Bloom Due To Climate Change And…

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 31, 2022

TULUM, Mexico -- As many try to take advantage of the last summer vacation, an unprecedented algae bloom is eating up some beaches."Totally impossible to swim," said a swimmer. "This is the worst piece of garbage water I have ever seen."In…

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Woodlawn resident, community organizer Gabriel Piemonte running to replace Ald. Leslie Hairston on…

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 30, 2022

WOODLAWN – Gabriel Piemonte, a Woodlawn resident, journalist and community organizer, is running again to represent the 5th Ward on City Council.Piemonte announced his candidacy for the seat on Monday, days after incumbent Ald. Leslie…

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Embracing Biden’s big business policy is not the answer for Australia

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 30, 2022

Economist John Humphreys thinks Australia's deputy competition minister is missing the big picture when he blames big business for the country's slowing economy. Humphreys, the chief economist of the Australian Taxpayers Alliance, said that…

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As Illinois income and property tax refunds approach, here’s what to know about distribution,…

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 29, 2022

In just a few weeks, Illinois residents will begin receiving tax refund checks. On September 12, the state will begin distributing one-time income and property tax relief payments, which were included in the Family…

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Herban Produce is cultivating a serious urban farming business in East Garfield Park

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 28, 2022

As of 2016, many Herban Produce customers thought they were doing co-owners Alicia…

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Delaware Secretary of State Appoints New Director for Delaware Office of Tourism

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 28, 2022

The Delaware Office of Tourism has a new director.Secretary of State Jeff Bullock announced that Jessica Welch will lead the Delaware Office of Tourism."Jessica brings an immense wealth of knowledge…

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How Amazon is giving Rivian an edge in the EV industry

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 28, 2022

Following in Tesla's footsteps, another electric vehicle company has made a name for itself, with a unique twist: Rivian Automotive. Founded in 2009, Rivian focuses on premium electric trucks and SUVs with an emphasis on outdoor adventure.…

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CF Montreal beats Chicago – OurSports Central

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 28, 2022

August 27, 2022 - Major League Soccer (MLS) - Club de Foot Montréal press releaseCHICAGO, Ill. - CF Montreal went undefeated for their eighth consecutive game (6-0-2) by beating the Fire 0-2 on Saturday night at Soldier Field in…

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Launch of the Artemis 1 lunar mission: what you need to know

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 27, 2022

NASA will send an unmanned space capsule into orbit of the Moon on Monday, marking the initial launch of an ambitious plan to establish a long-term presence on the Moon for scientific discovery and economic development.The space capsule,…

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Chalk Howard Street, Reclamation, school supplies, etc.

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 26, 2022

Rogers Park Hosts Howard Street Chalk today, the annual chalk art festival where the neighborhood is the canvas. Renowned 2D and 3D chalk artists will share the streets with children, hobbyists, emerging artists and admirers to…

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Rare and Unique Chicago License Plate Goes to Auction

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 26, 2022

Attention car enthusiasts: the "holy grail" of Chicago license plates is up for auction. A black and white aluminum plaque stamped with the single number "1" gives bidders a chance to win a piece…

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Illinois Names Tommy DeVito Starting QB For Opener Vs. Wyoming – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 26, 2022

Wyoming (0-0) at Illinois (0-0), Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (BTN) LINE: Illinois by 10.5, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. SERIES RECORD: First meeting. LAST YEAR: Wyoming capped a 7-6 season with a victory in the Famous Idaho…

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Douglass Park Community Forum Sparks Music Festival Controversy

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 25, 2022

A Chicago Park District community forum Wednesday night in Douglass Park on the West Side sparked controversy over the debate over major music festivals that occupy the park for much of the summer.Hundreds of people attended the listening…

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Government and private sector can fight climate change together

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 24, 2022

Heat waves. Drought. Sea level rise. Record hurricane seasons. Intense cold snaps. Water shortages. The frequency and ferocity of these events prove that climate change is the defining crisis of our time – a crisis caused by half a…

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Gas prices today, August 24, 2022: Check the cheapest gas stations today

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 24, 2022

Ppeople all over the United States are always shopping around trying to find the cheapest gas pricewith costs still significantly higher than in previous years. It is despite gas price falling in July and August. Even still, it makes sense…

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College FB returns to a new stage | Kingman Miner Daily

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 23, 2022

DUBLIN — College football has been around the world since Ireland first hosted a game more than 30 years ago, with venues as disparate as Tokyo and Toronto hosting games. The Aussies loved the touchdowns…

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Chicago Bears Latest News, August 23, 2022

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 23, 2022

THE DAILY SPONGIE SPECIAL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ch_hoYPPeGc BEARRRSSSS Handicapping Bears roster as cuts loom - Chicago Sun-Times - Here are the predictions of who will make the team. Chicago Bears: Big year for running back…

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COVID rebound, drugs, contagiousness – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 22, 2022

What medications can you take for COVID and what are the side effects? Health experts have broken down the latest developments amid several high-profile cases. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic…

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Chicago and the Urban Electric Blues

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 21, 2022

Black writers have talked a lot about the blues. Ralph Ellison wrote, "The blues is an impulse to keep painful details and episodes of brutal experience alive in one's painful awareness, to feel its jagged grain and transcend it, not by…

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David Hochberg helps first-time home buyers

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 20, 2022

Northbrook, Aug. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northbrook, Illinois -- Chicago-based mortgage broker David Hochberg helps first-time home buyers in Illinois navigate a tricky and demanding real estate market that has seen prices rise to…

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9 @ 9: In Finland, speeding tickets are based on income – WGN TV Chicago & More Latest…

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 20, 2022

9 @ 9: In Finland, speeding tickets are based on income WGNTV Chicago 9 @ 9: In Finland, speeding tickets are based on income – WGN TV Chicago & Latest News Update I tried to give all kinds of news to y'all latest news today…

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Las Comadres, Tenant Rights, Call Me Elizabeth, and more

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 20, 2022

Want to learn about community groups organizing around issues like tenants' rights and the cop academy? The Humboldt Park Housing Project (HPHP), a group fighting for affordable housing for low-income residents, hosts training at…

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Main economic events until October 27

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 20, 2022

Links to the breadcrumb PMN Company Author of the article: Content of the article August 20 (Reuters) – For other journals, please see: Main economic events Emerging Markets Economic Events Public debt auctions…

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Illinois police say a student brought a loaded gun to the school in suburban Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 19, 2022

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Illinois police say a high school student was arrested Thursday after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school.The incident happened at Wauconda High School when police informed school staff…

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Illinois State Fair: Darren Bailey calls Chicago a ‘hellhole’ as he takes aim at…

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 19, 2022

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) -- Republican Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey took aim at Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday as Republicans gathered at the state fair for their day to rally party loyalists.Bailey was also working to…

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The Light’s SUMMER NIGHTS OUT IN THE PARKS 2022 tour wraps up this weekend

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 17, 2022

The Light, the Chicago-based youth artist-activist ensemble of Collaboraction, will wrap up its Summer Nights Out in the Parks 2022 tour this weekend with three back-to-back performances in the South and West Sides of the city:Thursday,…

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Awake Illinois draws a small crowd; Bailey blames gas prices

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 17, 2022

SPRINGFIELD — Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey kicked off the biggest political week of the year in Springfield on Tuesday by criticizing Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker's economic policies and promising to end sex-ed standards…

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WHO plans to rename Monkeypox due to stigma issues – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 16, 2022

The World Health Organization said it was holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations. In a statement on Friday, the UN…

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Roseland’s Michigan Avenue Could Get Gorgeous Under New City Plan

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 16, 2022

The latest novelty in urban planning circles is “the city 15 minutes away”, the concept…

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Washington delivers good news – yes, really

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 15, 2022

We could all benefit from good news from Washington. I do not have. The Senate's…

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Nationals host Cubs in first of 3-game series

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 15, 2022

Chicago Cubs (47-66, third in NL Central) vs. Washington nationals (38-78, fifth in the NL East)Washington; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDTLAUNCH PROBABLES: Cubs: Marcus Stroman (3-5, 4.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 74 strikeouts); Nationals: Josiah Gray…

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Americans among 8 injured in Jerusalem bus shooting

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 14, 2022

Eight people, including at least five Americans, were injured when a gunman opened fire Sunday morning on a bus in Jerusalem, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.Among those injured in the attack was a pregnant woman, who was forced to give…

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Senator Kyrsten Sinema Took Money From Wall Street While Killing Tax Investors – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 13, 2022

Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the Arizona Democrat who single-handedly thwarted her party's longstanding goal of raising taxes on wealthy investors, received nearly $1 million during the year elapsed from private equity…

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Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Odds, Line, Pick and Prediction – August 13

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 13, 2022

The Chicago White Sox will host the Detroit Tigers Saturday evening. The White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 on Friday to improve to 57-56 on the season. The Tigers now sit 43-71 on the year. Detroit has a terrible 18-38 road record…

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Chicago police will divert some neighborhood cops to protect movie sets: report

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 13, 2022

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Chicago Police Department (CPD) reportedly ordered two commanders to divert some of their police from neighborhoods to film and television production sets on Friday, according to local…

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Ministry of Health project has ‘no impact’ on taxpayers

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 12, 2022

One Saturday a month, the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War meet at the Memorial Opera House where they have met for nearly 130 years. Later, a LimeLights children's class creates opportunities for students to build confidence and…

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Remembering Myrna Salazar 1947-2022 – Chicago Reader

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 12, 2022

Next month, the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance will present the fifth annual Destinos Chicago International Theater Festival. But it will be bittersweet; the woman most responsible for making the festival happen, CLATA co-founder…

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McHenry and Cook Counties move to ‘medium’ community levels – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 12, 2022

Two of Illinois' most populous counties have seen reductions in several key COVID metrics in recent weeks, with Cook and McHenry counties both falling to a 'medium' community level of the virus, according to the Centers for…

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MLB Field of Dreams game 2022: Four things to know with Cubs, Reds will end up in Iowa

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 11, 2022

On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds will meet in Dyersville, Iowa, for the second annual Major League Baseball Field of Dreams game. The game is a…

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The firing of the city’s police reform chief is a step in the wrong direction

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 11, 2022

Chicago needs to send a clear and sustained message from the top of the police…

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Cincinnati Border Patrol seizes $6.88 million worth of counterfeit jewelry

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 10, 2022

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in Cincinnati seized three shipments of counterfeit jewelry and watches from Hong Kong on Friday and Saturday. Centers of Excellence and Expertise judged the counterfeit items, in…

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The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 10, 2022

Chicago White Sox (56-54, third in AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (45-66, fourth in AL Central)Kansas City, Missouri; Wednesday, 8:10 p.m. EDTPROBABLE PITCHERS: White Sox: Johnny Cueto (4-5, 2.91 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 64 strikeouts);…

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How St. Louis City SC scores a fan base months before the start of its first MLS season

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 9, 2022

Anticipation among area soccer fans is building towards early next year, when St. Louis City SC will play their first Major League Soccer game after the ownership group received an expansion squad .…

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Man charged in Stevenson Expressway shooting involving off-duty Chicago police officer

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 8, 2022

A man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly exchanged gunfire with…

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Hong Kong reduces COVID-19 hotel quarantine to 3 days

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 8, 2022

HONG KONG — Hong Kong will reduce the mandatory hotel quarantine for overseas arrivals to three days a week, the city leader said on Monday. The southern Chinese city remains one of the few…

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Magnum PI’s Roger E. Mosley dies at 83

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 7, 2022

Roger E. Mosley, best known for his role as helicopter pilot Theodore "TC" Calvin on the CBS television series "Magnum PI," died early Sunday morning. He was 83 years old. No other details about Mosley's death are available at this…

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WNBA: Chicago Sky’s Copper and Quigley take part in Sports Matter Day

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 7, 2022

Chicago Sky's Kahleah Copper and Allie Quigley have a lot to do. They're in the middle of a race to help their team repeat as WNBA champions with the playoffs in two weeks. But they still manage to find the time to give back to their…

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Connecticut Sun vs Chicago Sky odds and picks

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 7, 2022

July 29, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Sky forward Azura Stevens (30) reacts after a defensive play against the New York Liberty during the second half of the WNBA game at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory…

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PR News | Accounts in transit: TURNER takes on Tourism Australia

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 5, 2022

TURNER supports public relations and communications activities in North America for Tourism Australia. The agency will implement and manage Tourism Australia's brand marketing strategy through consumer and trade media, influencer…

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Democrats say they’ve reached an agreement on an economic package – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 5, 2022

Senate Democrats have reached agreement on changes to their flagship economic legislation, they announced Thursday night, removing the biggest roadblock to advancing one of President Joe Biden's top election-year priorities…

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Rogers Park’s new men’s homeless shelter is greenlit, but not everyone likes the idea

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 5, 2022

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A proposal for a new homeless shelter serving men in the Rogers Park community is getting the green light. As CBS 2's Marybel González reported Thursday night, advocates say the facility is needed…

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Lawsuit challenges donation caps in Illinois court races

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 4, 2022

A former Illinois lawyer who retired to Texas and two conservative political action committees filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday challenging recently approved restrictions on campaign contributions to Illinois judicial candidates for…

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Champion Drive to Promote Tourism – Awal Tells Ghanaians Abroad

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 3, 2022

Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal has urged Ghanaian residents in the United States of America (USA) to champion the drive to increase…

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BLACK VOICES: A Conversation with the WTTW News Community

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 2, 2022

WTTW News invites you to Black Voices: A Conversation with the WTTW News Communitya virtual event on Monday, August 29 at 8:00 p.m. It's no secret that the educational resources of the city of Chicago are not evenly distributed. The…

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Fed officials remain committed to making policy tighter

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 2, 2022

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Two of the Federal Reserve's most "dovish" policymakers signaled on Tuesday that they and their colleagues remain committed and "completely united" in pushing U.S. interest rates to a level that will will further dampen…

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Illinois COVID Update: IL Reports 2,903 New Coronavirus Cases, 1 New Death; Cook County at…

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 2, 2022

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois reported 2,903 new COVID cases and 1 new death on Monday.Cook County remains in the "high" category for COVID transmission.IDPH said "daily deaths reported on weekends and early in the week may be low" and "those…

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Where housing is most (and least) affordable in Minnesota

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 1, 2022

Minnesota has long touted housing affordability in its efforts to recruit and retain people and industry. Although it still largely holds, it's patchy depending on where you live and how much money you…

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A flurry of corporate exits chills Chicago’s business elite

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 1, 2022

Google expanded its footprint in Chicago last Wednesday, announcing a deal to buy a postmodern landmark in the Loop in a much-needed shake-up in the heart of the city's central business district.The tech giant's plans to buy the James R…

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Lollapalooza ends with a big day for J-Hope

Alvin K. Hegg Aug 1, 2022

Lollapalooza wrapped up in Grant Park on Sunday with a lineup that included artists from Chicago Horsegirl and Beach Bunny and late-night bold names Green Day and J-Hope – the latter being the first K-pop headliner. of a major American…