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Apr 27, 2016
In the News
Since first opening in 1890, Chicago’s Lincoln Park Conservatory has been among the city’s top visitor attractions. Operated by the Chicago Park District [CPD], it is open 365 days a year and is one of the few remaining civic attractions which does not charge an admission fee. Each day, thousands of visitors, including many school children, visit Lincoln Park’s tropical oasis.
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Feb 23, 2016
In the News
So, y’know, we’re going to be joined by Congressman Mike Quigley in just a second here. We’re sitting in his district here at Pequod’s. The Fightin’ Fifth, the Fightin’ Fifth. This is a historic congressional district.
Feb 18, 2016
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LAKEVIEW — So far, Damian Medina is having a stellar 2016. Medina, 18, kicked off the year by handing Mayor Rahm Emanuel his self-designed business card after presenting his whiz kid success during a breakfast for early college STEM schools.
Feb 16, 2016
In the News
And we’re back on Politics Tonight, always good to check in with the Congressmen who are trying to do their job in Washington, D.C. Returning to our show as he frequently does, Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois’ 5th district. Thanks for coming back, I appreciate it.
Feb 11, 2016
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Yesterday Congressman Mike Quigley, Democrat of Chicago, along with our Senior Senator Dick Durbin and Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth and Congresswoman Robin Kelly flew with the President on Air Force One from Washington to Springfield to listen to the President to talk about the polarization of American politics in 2016, bipartisanship, maybe some reconciliation.
Feb 9, 2016
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WASHINGTON — When President Barack Obama speaks to Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday, he will call for an end to gerrymandering and for working across party lines — though the GOP members who represent Springfield in Congress were not invited to ride with him on Air Force One while other House Democrats were.
Feb 9, 2016
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On Feb. 8, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, Vice-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, hosted his annual LGBTQ Advisory Council meeting with LGBTQ non-profit and community leaders, activists and advocates for an update on the status of issues facing the community locally and nationally.
Feb 5, 2016
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A bipartisan bill to ensure state and local law enforcement are notified when a prohibited person tries to buy a gun has been referred to a House subcommittee. The NICS Denial Notification Act of 2016 was sent to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations on Wednesday.
Jan 12, 2016
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President Obama delivers his final State of the Union address tonight, and when he speaks a young Syrian-American social media activist will be in the audience.
Jan 11, 2016
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As a Syrian-born Muslim and Chicago area-raised activist, 23-year-old Alaa Basatneh has risked her life to help others living in war-torn Syria, and yet, here at home, has endured looks of disgust and verbal attacks like "[Bleep] you, go back to your country!" and "You are a [bleep]ing Muslim terrorist."