September 2022

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10 Best No Credit Check Loans and Bad Credit Loans with Guaranteed Approval Online

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 27, 2022

Getting approved for a personal loan can be challenging if you have terrible credit. Due to the significant risks involved, most banks are reluctant to make loans to people with bad credit. There are fortunately still a few options for!-->…

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An American mountaineer is said to have disappeared on the 8th highest mountain

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 26, 2022

American ski mountaineer Hilaree Nelson is reportedly missing after attempting to descend Manaslu in Nepal, sponsor North Face confirmed to ABC News.Nelson was on the eighth highest peak in the world with her partner, Jim Morrison, when she…

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Plan to bring Amazon Fresh to Fifth Third Bank Building in Lincoln Square, says alderman

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 26, 2022

LINCOLN SQUARE — A controversial plan to bring an Amazon Fresh grocery store to a prime Lincoln Square intersection died after a deal between developer and landlord failed, according to Ald. Andre Vasquez (40th).Vasquez first notified…

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Illinois workers’ rights amendment passes voters in 2022 election – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 25, 2022

In the November election, Illinois voters will be asked if they want to add constitutional protections for workers seeking to unionize. Specifically, the workers' rights amendment question in the 2022 ballot will ask…

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Love Fridge in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood goes solar

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 24, 2022

After a summer of lugging 130-pound batteries, calculating surface measurements, and digging a 100-foot-long trench in the old foundation of a house: it was time. Keyante Aytch was ready to hook up a refrigerator.The refrigerator, located…

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What is the Illinois Workers’ Rights Amendment? What to Know About Amendment 1 – NBC…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 23, 2022

As Illinois voters head to the polls for the November election, they will be asked to vote on a possible amendment to the state constitution. But what is the "Workers' Rights Amendment" and what will it change? The…

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New $2.4m Lapham Peak lodge moves forward with federal grant

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 23, 2022

A new lodge at Lapham Peak in Delafield is on the verge of becoming a reality after receiving a $1.3 million grant from the American Rescue Plan's Travel, Tourism and Outdoor Recreation program. The Friends of Lapham Peak, which is leading…

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Puerto Vallarta welcomes record visitors

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2022

Puerto Vallarta, located in the Mexican Pacific, is one of the best examples of the recovery of the tourism industry after the pandemic in Latin America. Luis Villaseñor, director of the Tourism Promotion Trust of Puerto Vallarta,…

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Affordable Bronzeville Lofts, Black-Owned Dispensary and Other South Lakeside Projects Gain City…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2022

BRONZEVILLE — Wednesday was a big day for South Lakeside at City Council, with a slew of new developments approved in the South Loop and Bronzeville.Northwestern Medicine's Bronzeville Clinic, a data center, affordable lofts and a…

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Biden administration chooses former Chicago, DC transportation chief Gabe Klein to lead electric…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 22, 2022

Gabe Klein, who headed the transportation departments in Washington, DC and Chicago, will lead the Biden administration's $7.5 billion program to expand the nation's electric vehicle charging network.The video featured is from a previous…

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Cubs activate Keegan Thompson off 15-day IL, rookie option Jeremiah Estrada

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2022

MIAMI — The Cubs activated 15-day IL right-hander Keegan Thompson on Wednesday, giving…

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Chicago suburbs reject Harrison Ford statue over cost and actor’s memories of bullying

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 21, 2022

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chicago suburb reportedly gave up land this week to build a statue of actor Harrison Ford, who attended high school in the city.The aldermen of Park Ridge, Ill., city council said they were…

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Chicago platinum-selling rapper G Herbo to perform at Hoosier Hysteria – Inside the Hall

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2022

Chicago rapper G Herbo will perform at this year's Hoosier Hysteria on Friday, October 7, IU announced tonight. Here is the full version: Reunion weekend just keeps getting better. Chicago native rapper and platinum seller G Herbo…

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Exclusive: A Conversation with Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot – Meeting Challenges as Windy City…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2022

Chicago has been in the national spotlight when it comes to what happened with Urban America. With its focus on violent crime and police accountability, in recent years the Windy City and its 2.7 million citizens have faced their share…

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Cubs’ Willson Contreras fights to come back, season short

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 20, 2022

MIAMI — Receiver Willson Contreras still has hurdles to overcome before returning…

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Air New Zealand marks the first non-stop flight between New York and Auckland

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2022

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Wet Lab Space, Entrepreneur Support, Cement Chicago as Serious Biopharma Hotbed

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 19, 2022

Although Chicago is the third largest city in the United States, when it comes to its position as a premier biotechnology center, the second city ranks well below many other US locations. This is starting to change, however, as new…

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Cities facing costs of migrant influx could benefit from federal aid

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2022

Washington DC has allocated $10 million for a new Office of Migrant Services. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a Disaster Emergency Proclamation on Wednesday, an action that will free up transportation, housing and medical services…

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Illinois Google Lawsuit • SAFE-T Act explained • new computer scam

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 18, 2022

CHICAGO - Illinois residents who appeared in a photo on Google Photos could get a slice of a $100 million settlement, a new state law that comes into effect next year spurs backing forces from The Order of Illinois and the FBI of Chicago…

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Royal fans give London tourism a boost amid UK economic woes – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2022

Royal fans traveled to the heart of London to experience flag-lined roads, pomp-filled processions and, above all, brave a mile-long queue for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth II,…

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Riot Fest kicks off in Douglass Park despite neighborhood controversy

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 17, 2022

Riot Fest kicks off despite neighborhood controversy Thousands of punk rock and alternative music fans flocked to Douglass Park for Riot Fest. However, not everyone is thrilled with the event. CHICAGO - Taking place this weekend,…

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Illinois Supreme Court chief justice retires ahead of her husband’s corruption trial

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 16, 2022

Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Anne Burke will retire on Nov. 30, allowing her replacement to be nominated rather than elected. Her husband, Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, faces re-election in February and a corruption…

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Change in state COVID guidelines take effect – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 16, 2022

Changes to Illinois' COVID guidelines take effect Friday, a day after the governor announced them. Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic in Illinois today: Governor Pritzker Announces Change to…

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iO improvises its rebirth – Chicago Reader

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 15, 2022

After the comedy revolution during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many artists started talking about the toxic culture in the sketch and improv world, iO was one of the many theaters that had to close its doors, apparently for good.…

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Employers hunt for talent amid economic uncertainty at Notre Dame job fairs

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 15, 2022

The Career Development Center hosted the Fall 2022 Career Fair in person at the Duncan Student Center Monday through Wednesday this week. The first night's events included the Engineering Industry Day and a Sustainability Expo. On…

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Form filing deadline for Illinois tax refunds approaches as audits begin – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 14, 2022

Income tax and property tax refund checks began hitting bank accounts this week as part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan approved in April. Although payment of refunds has begun, there is still time to file an IL-1040…

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How GIS adds value to local culture

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 14, 2022

Murals exist in almost every culture around the world and have long been used by people and communities to communicate with each other. The oldest known example of wall painting is in South Africa and was drawn on a rock…

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Bronzeville Art District gears up for last gallery bus tour of this year

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 13, 2022

Art lovers on the south side are gearing up for one last party before fall.All summer,…

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Inflation: CPI rose in August even as gasoline prices fall

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 13, 2022

Consumer prices in August climbed 0.1 percent from the previous month, as food and housing costs rose for millions of Americans.A number of economists had hoped that the drop in energy prices over the past few weeks would be enough to…

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Finish line: pay it forward

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 13, 2022

We asked Axios Finish Line readers to tell us about random acts of kindness they've experienced in life. And we were struck again by the eternal reality:The big picture: The simplest gestures were memorized and told years - sometimes…

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Chicago is making real progress on police reform

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 12, 2022

At all levels of government — including within the mayor's office and the Chicago Police…

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New stadium excites fans, but economists skeptical

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 11, 2022

Rounds of applause greeted the Chicago Bears' presentation of plans for a new, closed stadium in Arlington Heights. "I've never had so much applause in my life," said team president Ted Philips.The team's proposal to build the stadium and…

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Illinois mayor reacts to governor’s ‘ill-advised’ comment inferring…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 11, 2022

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Republican mayor of a suburban Chicago town has said Gov. JB Pritzker's office called him "xenophobic" for asking why a bus of 64 migrants was shipped from Chicago to his city.147 migrants…

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De’Adre Aziza stars in Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s in Chicago starting September 10

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 10, 2022

Regional News De'Adre Aziza stars in Lynn Nottage's Clyde's in Chicago starting September 10 The…

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Business loans indicate where the economy is recovering

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 9, 2022

The Federal Reserve released its latest Beige Book this week, which is the Fed's summary of the state of the economy in each of the Fed's 12 regional banking districts, on topics including employment, consumer…

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Sam Glucksberg, pioneer of experimental psycholinguistics and ‘outstanding mentor’, dies…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 9, 2022

Sam Glucksberg, professor of psychology, emeritus and pioneer in the field of experimental psycholinguistics, died of a stroke on August 29 in Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in New York. He was 89 years old. picture byDenise…

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Queen Elizabeth II was a ‘charming lady’ who had a ‘nice sleeve’, an expat…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 9, 2022

As a boy growing up in England, Craig Marney - like many Britons - watched Queen…

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Howard Brookins Joins Chicago City Council Retirement Parade

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 7, 2022

Transportation Committee Chairman Howard Brookins (21st) joined the parade of aldermen…

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Illinois Eyes Bounce and Get Revenge on New Virginia

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 7, 2022

Illinois coach Bret Bielema called the matchup with Virginia for the second straight season "the history of two cities" because of the Cavaliers' coaching changes during the offseason. After having their worst moments in last year's 42-14…

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The Vision Trick – Tennessee Lookout

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 6, 2022

Am I the only one finding all the hoo-ha on the recent published vision plan for the future of Nashville's east shore is just a wee bit (I mean pretty seriously) overdone? A 135-page report titled…

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ABC7 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with 26th Street Mexican Independence Parade, ‘Our…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 6, 2022

CHICAGO-- ABC 7 CHICAGO celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, September 11-October 15, with the 26th Street Mexican Independence Day Parade, a feature series, a half-hour "OUR CHICAGO: VOCES UNIDAS" special and vignettes .The 26th Street…

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The Economic Forum with Charles Evans – The Courier

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 5, 2022

Address your financial concerns as a student at this economic forum on September 8.College students concerned about the threat of recession, job loss and rising spending caused by inflation will have the chance to hear an expert perspective…

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The Story of the Underground Railroad in Chicago: Historical records offer insight into the…

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 5, 2022

For three decades after Chicago was incorporated in 1833, slavery was legal in the…

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Porter County Memoirs – Chicago Tribune

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 4, 2022

Valparaiso University's Kinder lernen Deutsch program has resumed from second to fourth year after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is a German-language program for children in grades two through four, and…

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Chicago Labor Day Parade returns for first time since pandemic to celebrate workers

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 3, 2022

Ralph Chaplin's 1915 union anthem, "Solidarity Forever," blared from a pair of speakers…

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Trucking company moves headquarters from Alsip to Elgin

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 3, 2022

Elgin's winning streak in attracting industrial development continued when a logistics company opened a $20 million warehouse and office building on Madeline Lane.Maybach International Group is building a state-of-the-art 47,000 square foot…

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Bazelak leads Hoosiers past Illinois 23-20 with late rally

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 3, 2022

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana -- - Connor Bazelak wanted a fresh start in Indiana.He couldn't have made a better first impression.The Hoosiers' new starting quarterback threw a touchdown pass and then finished the game leading his team for 75 yards,…

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Beach Blanket Bliss on Indiana’s “Coast”

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 2, 2022

Explore the shores of Lake Michigan, a sandy piece of paradise less than an hour from downtown Chicago. The Indiana Dunes are the state's top tourist destination. Wandering the Indiana Dunes is all about dipping your toes in the…

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DESTINOS, 5th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL back in September

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 1, 2022

Destinos, 5th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, the city of Chicago's annual festival featuring Latin artists and theater companies from Chicago, the United States and Latin America, returns September 14 through October 16,…

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Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week – NBC Chicago

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 1, 2022

Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continued to stand out as one of the strongest segments of the US economy. Unemployment assistance claims for the week ending August 13…

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Man found dead at Chicago Ridge Home, death investigation underway

Alvin K. Hegg Sep 1, 2022

CHICAGO RIDGE, IL – A 62-year-old man was found dead at a residence early Wednesday evening in Chicago Ridge. Detectives are investigating the death as a domestic incident.At approximately 6:11 p.m., Chicago Ridge officers assisted…