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Pilsen Reads giveaway book program a ‘teacher’s dream’
Pilsen Reads, an online program created by Pilsen Community Books, is a teacher’s dream. With only a click, teachers can submit a wish list of hard-to-get Spanish books or any set of books they would like for their classrooms and receive brand new books for their students. “We want to get more books in the […]
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Edwin Carl: A childhood baseball dream continues despite health adversity
May 26, 2016 Comments Off on Edwin Carl: A childhood baseball dream continues despite health adversity
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda once said, “There are three types of baseball players: Those who make it happen, those who watch it happen, and those who wonder what happens.” For Edwin Carl, a pitcher for the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Independent Baseball Clubs, the past two years of his […]
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‘Raw Artists’ showcase coming to Chicago May 18
May 15, 2016 Comments Off on ‘Raw Artists’ showcase coming to Chicago May 18
Walking into a Raw Artists: Indianapolis event was like diving into another world. Models with strange makeup seemed to float across the floor. A girl with a neon lighted hula-hoop that changed colors to the music astounded the audience. Each artist’s presentation booth promised something different–sometimes serene, sometimes bizarre–to the viewers. Raw Artists hosts a […]
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Chicago Fire soccer fans mourn game loss, celebrate team
May 14, 2016 Comments Off on Chicago Fire soccer fans mourn game loss, celebrate team
The sun was shinning with no cloud in sight and the wind blew moderately but just enough to briefly cool the skin. The weather was perfect for a Chicago Fire game. Approximately 13 miles from the Chicago Loop is Bridgeview, a village of Cook County and home to the Chicago Fire soccer team stadium. Driving […]
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Music Box Theater showcase ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ experience
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on Music Box Theater showcase ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ experience
The night began with an extensive line going down Southport Avenue in front of the Music Box Theater. Young adults sporting teased hair and an abundance of eye makeup were present, ready for an evening dedicated to the cult driven classic, Rocky Horror Picture Show. Doors opened at 12 a.m., the traditional call time for […]
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Longtime sports publishing house ‘Triumphs’ in Chicago
May 11, 2016 Comments Off on Longtime sports publishing house ‘Triumphs’ in Chicago
On April 14, Kobe Bryant stepped onto the court and put up 60 points against the Utah Jazz in his final game after 20 years in the NBA. Less than two weeks later, Kobe Bryant: Laker for Life, a 128-page, glossy-covered paperback book, was on stands published by Chicago’s own Triumph Books. The publishing house […]
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Chicago Night Nation 5K run draws thousands supporting cancer research
May 10, 2016 Comments Off on Chicago Night Nation 5K run draws thousands supporting cancer research
Huddled together on thick grass and surrounded by laser lights and blasting music, thousands gathered outside Chicago’s Soldier Field to support cancer research by running and dancing in the 5k Night Nation Run. The sold-out run took place April 16, featuring a pre-party at the main stage with hosts, music and motion lights. Electronic […]
