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Snuffing out customers? 2007-07-24 19:49:02 On July 23 Gov. Rod Blagojevich signed into law a smoking ban that extends to nearly all public places across the state - making Illinois the 19th state with a broad smoking ban.
The ban was designed to dovetail with municipal bans throughout the state - including Chicago's, which took effect in 2006 and, as of July 1, now covers even free-standing bars and restaurants with a bar area.
Considering that most area bars and restaurants are popular places to light up, how much do you think the ban will affect the way you patronize local businesses?
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BAC selected for national reading program 2007-07-24 19:26:26 The Beverly Arts Center has been selected by the National Endowment for the Arts to host its Big Read program in fall 2007. The BAC will partner with area libraries, schools and book clubs to read and celebrate Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" with art activities, book discussions, a film showing and other events.
The Big Read is an NEA initiative designed to restore reading to the center of American culture. The NEA presents the Big Read in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services and in cooperation with Arts Midwest.
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Man wanted for attempted kidnapping 2007-07-24 11:29:38 Chicago police have been searching for a man who attempted to lure a 14-year-old girl into his vehicle in exchange for money as she walked to school in Morgan Park a couple weeks ago.
The girl was walking in the 11100 block of South Vincennes Avenue about 7:40 a.m. July 9 when the man approached her, according to police. She continued to walk to school and reported the incident to her mother later.
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Laugh your troubles away 2007-07-24 10:39:11 The Ridge Historical Society will host a program titled "Nostalgic Trip to Riverview Park" at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at its headquarters at 10621 S. Seeley Ave. The featured speaker is Larry Bergnach from "Reminiscing with Larry Nostalgia Seminars."
Riverview Amusement Park opened June 3, 1904, at the corner of Belmont and Western Avenues on the North Side. For the next 63 years, it was the world's largest amusement park and offered entertainment to millions of people from all walks of life.
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Powell to visit SXU 2007-07-23 12:21:21 Tickets are on sale now to see General Colin L. Powell
, USA (Ret.) at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 as the second speaker in the SXU Voices & Visions Speaker Series at Saint Xavier University.
Prior to his lecture, “Diplomacy: Persuasion, Trust & Values,” Powell will conduct a special classroom discussion with Saint Xavier students.
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It's Ravinia on the Southwest Side 2007-07-23 12:08:45 Join the Beverly Area Planning Association Aug. 5 for its annual Music Under the Stars family concert on the grounds of Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St. The evening begins at 6 p.m. with free dance lessons for all ages courtesy of The Dance Gallery. Rich Daniels and the City Lights Orchestra take the stage at 7 p.m. to perform contemporary, popular, swing, big band and jazz.
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Who has the best pizza in Beverly? 2007-07-26 20:38:25 By popular belief, Chicago has the best pizza in the world. Beverly
is one of the most famous neighborhoods in Chicago. So the question is, Where can one find the very best pizza in the village?
Fox's Restaurant and Pub, located on the west side of Western Avenue near 101st Street is probobly the most popular place, but is it really the best? Fox's definitly has a unique style to it. The pizza is greasy and loved by many. It has more of an American spice taste to it.
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South Side Idol competition 2007-07-26 17:14:20 Test your talent at South
Side Idol competition
, Tues., Aug. 14 (first round) and Fri., Aug. 17 (finals), 7:30 p.m., at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.
Performer registration: $8/advance or $10/door.
Audience admission: $3. Cash prizes to top three winners.
For more information call 773-445-3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org.
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Proposed Pace cutbacks to affect city, suburbs 2007-07-26 12:59:11 By Brittany Kaplan
Medill Reports - Chicago
Some came in wheelchairs. Some used white canes to find their seats. Others talked about the limitations of old age and emotional problems.
Whatever their condition, they were united in strong opposition to the proposed cutbacks in the suburban Pace bus service and how it would impact their lives.
They were among an overflowing crowd who spoke out against the cuts at a Pace hearing Tuesday night in Arlington Heights. Emotions ran high as some pleaded, shouted and even wept.
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Harry Potter, wizard of reading 2007-07-28 09:15:08 By Kelli Conkey
Medill Reports-Chicago
HarryPotter
stirred up a magic potion that has hooked some kids on reading, local librarians say.
“I think the biggest change I’ve seen is in those children who were more reluctant to read,” said Kathy Villette, children’s librarian at the Walker branch of the Chicago Public Library. “I think there were boys and girls who hadn’t done a lot of reading who got caught up in Harry Potter because it’s just very exciting and it’s out of the reality of their own world.”
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