By The Motor Trend Channel
“For this Windy City event, hundreds of custom builds – from a DeLorean monster truck to a classic gasser GTO – came out, each competing for a chance to become an official 1/64th Hot Wheels®.”
Posted on July 29, 2019
Stanley’s Market For Sale For Real
By MWA Capital Advisors
Paine Wetzel Commercial Real Estate and MWA Capital Advisors have been hired by the Panagiotaros family to publicly market the 1.05-acre former Stanley’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetables property located at the corner of North Avenue and Elston Avenue on Chicago’s North Side.
After serving several North Side neighborhoods for decades, the family has decided to sell the property as competition and redevelopment comes to the area.
Posted on July 26, 2019
At Least 67 Countries Have Blasphemy Laws
By The Center for Inquiry
The Center for Inquiry has helped lead the global fight for freedom of expression and against “blasphemy laws” that criminalize criticism of religion.
Launched in 2015, our Secular Rescue program has helped dozens of imperiled secularists escape persecution and violence in their home countries. But there are far more people in need than we have the resources to help. More must be done.
And now there’s an opportunity for the United States to do more: a resolution calling for the repeal of blasphemy laws around the world is moving through the U.S. House of Representatives – and CFI needs your help to secure its passage.
Posted on July 25, 2019
Back To “The Nam”
By The National Veterans Art Museum
The National Veterans Art Museum is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition Maurice Costello: Back to “The Nam”, featuring artwork by Vietnam veteran and artist Maurice Costello.
Born in Clinton, Indiana in 1944, Maurice Costello was drafted into the U.S. Army in February 1967. He served for two years, one of which was spent on a tour of duty in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. In the years after his return he married, had two children, and received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University and a master’s degree from the University of Evansville. He taught secondary art and worked as a guidance counselor for 29 years. Throughout this time, he actively repressed his memories of Vietnam.
Posted on July 24, 2019
Illinois Beaches Can Make You Sick
By Illinois PIRG
With summer in full swing, Illinois beachgoers should beware: It might not be safe to go in the water.
Last year, all 19 beaches sampled across the state had water pollution levels that put swimmers at risk of getting sick on at least half of days tested last year, according to a new report by Environment Illinois Research & Policy Center.
The study, Safe for Swimming?, looked at fecal bacteria data from beaches and found alarming results.
Posted on July 23, 2019
Tube Packaging Market Worth $9.3 Billion By 2021
By MarketsandMarkets
According to a research report Tube Packaging Market by Type (Squeeze Tubes, Twist Tubes), Application (Cosmetics & Oral Care, Food & Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cleaning Products), Material (Laminated, Aluminum, Plastic), and Region – Global Forecast to 2021, published by MarketsandMarkets™, the Tube Packaging Market size is estimated to grow from $6.65 Billion in 2016 to $9.3 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 6.9%.
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Posted on July 22, 2019
Wisconsin’s Big Marketing Cheese
By Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Suzanne Fanning is the lead marketer behind the nation’s most-awarded cheese brand and her efforts are being recognized by Deli Business as “the best of the best in the industry.”
Fanning’s achievements earned her a People’s Award, reserved for professionals who have raised the bar in the food industry.
Posted on July 11, 2019
Remembering Chicago Roller Derby Pioneer Jerry Seltzer
‘He Lived A Million Lives’
“Jerry Seltzer, the promoter and owner of the original Roller Derby that was invented in Chicago, has died. He was 87,” ABC7 Chicago reports.
“Seltzer’s father, Leo, came up with concept 84 years ago with the first games played on the Near South Side. Jerry took over and turned Roller Derby into a TV empire with games broadcast on 130 stations nationwide. Fifty thousand Roller Derby fans once packed Comiskey Park for a champion match-up.”
Posted on July 10, 2019
Chicago Jerk And Seafood Music Fest 2019
‘An Exciting Melting Pot Of Exotic Jamaican And Caribbean Foods’
Catching up with the festivities in Washington Park on June 23rd.
1. Official Recap.
Posted on July 9, 2019
Pulaski Road
“Pulaski Road is a major north-south street in the City of Chicago, at 4000 W., or exactly five miles west of State Street. It is named after American Revolutionary War hero Casimir Pulaski.
“Pulaski Road was originally known as 40th Avenue. In 1913, it was renamed for Peter Crawford, an early area landowner, in order to avoid duplication of the 40th Street name in the city.
“The name Crawford Avenue lasted until 1935 when, over local opposition and a legal battle all the way to the Illinois Supreme Court, the street was renamed for Pulaski.
“Pulaski Road still retains its former Crawford Avenue name in the north suburbs of Lincolnwood, Skokie, and Evanston. In Wilmette, Crawford becomes Hunter Road.”
Posted on July 5, 2019