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Happy Mother's Day!

Date: Sunday, May 14th, 2017Though the pages of history say that Mother's Day can be traced back to Greek and Roman festivalsread more

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Giving to Special Olympics in the 12th and 14th Districts: Cops and donuts,...

By: Elaine Coorens Date: Friday, May 19th, 2017Officers from the 12th and 14th Chicago Police Department Districts, as well asread more

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Senator Durbin says "This is the Place" by English poet gives hope

Date: Friday, May 26th, 2017"This is the place," says a local English poet, Tony Walsh, in response to the recent tragic bombing in Manchester, England this last week.read more

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Memorial Day May 29, 2017: A day for remembering

By: Elaine Coorens Date: Sunday, May 28th, 2017This year those who have died in the military services are being honored on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, a Federal holiday. It is also a day to thank...

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Polish Triangle renovation design plans are coming close to revelation

Date: Thursday, June 29th, 2017Design development plans in the form of renderings for the Polish Triangle, the parcel of land bound by Milwaukee, Division and Ashland, are close to being ready for...

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You need drama in your life?

Date: Sunday, July 23rd, 2017Perhaps living in the United States, state of Illinois, county of Cook and city of Chicago is not dramatic enough for you.read more

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Beware: Logic is not always logical when it comes to pepperoni and seagulls

Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2018Though it took Nick Burchill 17 years to confess to an innocent but bad decision he made while staying in the Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC., he has received a...

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Happy Mother's Day!

By: Elaine Coorens Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2018Celebrated in more than 40 countries, Mother's Day celebrations are believed to have begun by the Greeks and Romans.Today, the celebration date varies...

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Change those batteries and fall back!

Date: Friday, November 2nd, 2018Ready for more morning sunlight? That starts Sunday, Nov. 4! read more

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Special kinds of Valentine love at Harmony House's Felines and Valentines...

Date: Monday, January 21st, 2019Special kisses will be available in the Kitty Kissing booth at the Harmony House on February 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., 2914 N. Elston Ave. read more

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Merging Halloween and Valentine's or something more sinister?

Date: Friday, February 15th, 2019At first glance this Humboldt Park Valentine's "decoration" appears to convey some possible confusion about what holiday it is.read more

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Orange Gnome Army pleads for your help

By: Gnome de Plume Date: Wednesday, September 18th, 2019Your vote is needed by the Orange Gnome Army! We gnomes have been fulfilling many tasks since we took to the streets in Chicago's Wicker Park...

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I'm still waiting for a name: HELP!

By: Gnome de Plume Date: Monday, October 7th, 2019"Hey, I am still waiting for you to cast some votes!"Time is running short and so far Gnome Chomsky is in the lead! Please vote! Now!"read more

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Impaired drivers will be targeted by 14th District police patrols overnight

Date: Friday, February 28th, 2020The streets in the Chicago Police Department's 14th District will have roving police cars looking for intoxicated drivers tonight, Fri., Feb. 28 from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m....

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Tomorrow morning will be earlier and brighter

Date: Saturday, March 7th, 2020Yes, you will lose an hour of sleep overnight, BUT Sunday, Mar. 8, will be lighter outside when you get up in the world of Daylight Savings Time!read more

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Mark Yee shares joy of moving from the business to the art world

Date: Wednesday, April 15th, 2020"I wanted to share something that makes me happy and gives me joy," says Mark Yee who exhibited some of his paintings on his Hoyne Ave. front steps in Wicker Park on...

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Happy Mother's Day 2020

Date: Sunday, May 10th, 2020read more

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Scam Alert: For Cook County Treasurer online payments

Date: Monday, August 3rd, 2020If you are attempting to pay your property tax bill online, be aware of possible misdirection of your search. read more

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Get your 2020 Navy Pier visit in before September 8

Date: Tuesday, August 18th, 2020If you have any interest in visiting Navy Pier this year, do it before Tuesday, September 8. The last day of activity before a temporary close down will be Labor Day,...

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Thank Benjamin Franklin for losing an hour of sleep Sunday

Date: Saturday, March 13th, 2021Thanks to Benjamin Franklin's idea in 1784, you will lose an hour of sleep Sunday at 2 a.m.read more

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