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District 210 Unites for Guys & Dolls Musical
By Claude Martinez. Updated on 8/29/25 with ticket sales website. Frankfort – During the summer, all three Lincoln-Way high schools (East, West & Central) came together at Lincoln-Way East to prepare for their upcoming fall… Read more
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Donley’s Wild West Town: A Family Frontier
By Claude Martinez. Interviews recorded on January 11, 2025; documentary posted on August 4, 2025. Union, IL – In 1974, Donley’s Wild West Town opened its doors to the public, introducing visitors to a rich… Read more
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Thunderbolts Ready to Strike as Season Nears
By Claude Martinez. Tinley Park – Kickoff is just over a month away, and the Victor J. Andrew Thunderbolts are back on the turf, preparing for what promises to be another exciting season. This year… Read more
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Kevin Ryan’s U.S. Senate Campaign Hits the Road: “Look for the Bus”
Posted on July 23, 2025. Updated on August 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.The Kevin Ryan Campaign wanted to clarify the following: By Claude Martinez and edited by Nuha Abdessalam. Oak Lawn – “Look for the… Read more
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Six Local Players Selected in 2025 MLB Draft
By Claude Martinez. Cumberland, GA – The 2025 MLB Draft took place in Georgia from July 13–14, featuring 20 rounds of selections. While not all prospects were able to attend in person, several official announcements… Read more
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Windy City ThunderBolts Manager Bobby Jenks Dies After Cancer Battle
By Claude Martinez. Portugal – On July 4, 2025, Bobby Jenks, manager of the Windy City ThunderBolts and beloved former MLB pitcher, passed away at the age of 44 after a courageous battle with cancer.… Read more
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4th of July Fireworks 2025: Where to Watch in Will County & South Cook Suburbs
By Claude Martinez. This year, celebrate the 4th of July with numerous fireworks displays happening across Will County and the southern suburbs of Cook County on Thursday, July 3, and Friday, July 4, 2025. WCCN… Read more
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Joliet West Alum Jeremiah Fears Drafted No. 7 Overall in 2025 NBA Draft
By Claude Martinez. Brooklyn, NY – On Wednesday, June 25, former Joliet West High School (Joliet, IL) standout Jeremiah Fears (18), a point guard (6’4″), was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans as the seventh… Read more
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Cultural Celebration Day in Lansing – 2025
By Claude Martinez Lansing – On June 21, 2025, the Village of Lansing will host a free Cultural Celebration Day from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 18138 Henry St. “Come and celebrate Chicagoland’s diverse… Read more
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House Explosion in South Suburbs
By Claude Martinez. (Updated: June 12, 3:02 p.m.; June 13, 11:24 p.m.; June 14, 9:01 a.m.; June 15, 12:50 a.m.; June 19, 2:56 a.m.: & June 21, 12:34 a.m.). Crestwood – Updated article – On… Read more
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