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Vactioner’s Kenny Vasoli brings summer sunshine to the Chicago winter

Vactioner’s Kenny Vasoli brings summer sunshine to the Chicago winter

For self-dubbed “nu-hula” artist Kenny Vasoli of the band Vacationer, the positive, “good vibes” sound of his music is a direct reflection of himself. “Writing that way is sort of a good reminder to keep myself in that mindset,” Vasoli said before his Nov. 11 show at the Metro in Chicago. “It’s easy to get […]

Big ballot, big deal

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Big ballot, big deal

Tax increases for the wealthy, birth control coverage, and a minimum-wage increase were three important referendums being voted on Tuesday in Chicago as part of the midterm election, which also included the Illinois governor’s race. According to the Chicago Tribune, the number of early ballots cast in the Chicago and Cook County area rose from […]

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City Council Committee: Increase Fine for Impersonating a City Employee

CHICAGO- Ald. Lona Lane (18th) proposed a revised ordinance Tuesday that would increase the fine for employees who fail to turn in city badges after they leave their jobs. Lane presented to the Chicago City Council Committee on Workforce Development and Audit, which is chaired by Ald. Patrick O’Connor (40th). Lane said she realized the revised […]

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