In addition to its ideal cast, it is the seamless and often breathtaking dance sequences that set this production of “Hello, Dolly!” at Marriott Theatre apart.
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Marriott Theatre’s ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Still Glowin,’ ‘Crowin’ and Goin’ Strong
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Arbiter in Donald Trump Docs Probe Signals Intent to Move Quickly
Sep 20, 2022 0 Comments
The independent arbiter tasked with inspecting documents seized in an FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home said Tuesday he intends to push briskly though the review process and appeared skeptical of the Trump team’s reluctance to say whether it believed the records had been declassified.
Ad Spending Shows Democrats Hinging Midterm Hopes on Abortion
Sep 20, 2022 0 Comments
With the most intense period of campaigning only just beginning, Democrats have already invested more than an estimated $124 million this year in television advertising referencing abortion. That’s almost 20 times more than Democrats spent on abortion-related ads in the 2018 midterms.
State Sen. Emil Jones III Took Bribes from Red-Light Camera Company, Lied to Feds: Charges
Sep 20, 2022 0 Comments
The charges against state Sen. Emil Jones III were made public by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois through an information, a court document that is typically filed in cases where the defendant has indicated they plan to plead guilty.
COPA Publishes Videos of Pilsen Shooting That Led to Charges Against Police Officers
Sep 20, 2022 0 Comments
The civilian oversight agency tasked with investigating police misconduct published video Tuesday showing the July shooting in Pilsen that led to a Chicago police sergeant and an officer being arrested on felony charges last week.
Crews Have Replaced Less Than 0.5% of Lead Service Lines Shown to Contaminate Tap Water in Chicago Homes: Data
Sep 20, 2022 0 Comments
Despite promises, a federally-funded program has removed just 154 lead service lines from Chicago homes as of Monday, according to data provided to WTTW News by the Department of Water Management.
Sept. 19, 2022 - Full Show
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
Local relief efforts begin as Puerto Rico is hit with a devastating hurricane. The push to ban certain books in school libraries gains steam. And why some attorneys say the mayor’s office is withholding public records.
Hurricane Devastation Highlights Past Wrongs in Puerto Rico, Say Area Residents
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
As Puerto Rico is battling the devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona, Chicago-area residents of Puerto Rican descent say the storm calls attention to past wrongs and opportunities for change.
Efforts to Ban Books Surging in 2022, Library Association Says
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
The wave of attempted book banning and restrictions continues to intensify, the American Library Association reported Friday. Numbers for 2022 already approach last year’s totals, which were the highest in decades.
Firm Has Filed More Than 100 Lawsuits Against Lightfoot Administration Over FOIA Denials
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
Since she took office in 2019, Loevy & Loevy has filed 104 lawsuits against the administration for denying access to documents requested through Freedom of Information Act filings, according to Matt Topic, an attorney at the firm.
Crain’s Headlines: Lincoln Yards Developer Plans For Big Apartment Building Nearby
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
The developer behind the Lincoln Yards mega-project has plans for a large apartment building close by. A software company based in Finland is looking to hire more people in Chicago. And, the building owners of Tavern on Rush are eyeing an overhaul.
Lightfoot Picks Her Zoning Board Chair to Fill Vacant 43rd Ward Chicago City Council Seat
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced her choice of Timmy Knudsen less than 24 hours before the City Council’s Rules Committee is set to consider his nomination. A final vote by the Chicago City Council is expected Wednesday.
Pay $9M to Man Who Spent 25 Years in Prison for Murder He Didn’t Commit, City Panel Agrees
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
The Chicago City Council is set to pay $9 million to a man who spent 25 years in prison after being convicted of murder in 1994 following an investigation led by a Chicago Police detective accused of routinely framing suspects.
Chicago City Council Committee Agrees to Pay $15M to Family of Woman Killed During Police Chase
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
The Chicago City Council is set to pay $15 million to the family of a woman who was struck and killed by a car driven by a Chicago Police officer.
‘Serial’ Podcast Case: Adnan Syed Released, Conviction Tossed
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
Adnan Syed has always maintained his innocence. His case captured the attention of millions in 2014 when the debut season of “Serial” focused on Hae Min Lee’s killing and raised doubts about some of the evidence prosecutors had used, inspiring countless dinner table debates about Syed’s innocence or guilt.
Republicans’ Election-Year Standing With Independents at Risk
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
Republicans face a challenge after emerging from a tumultuous summer, defined by the Supreme Court abortion decision, high-profile hearings on former President Donald Trump’s actions during the insurrection and intensifying legal scrutiny of his handling of classified information and efforts to overturn the election.
Did You Pay Federal Student Loans During the Pandemic? Here’s How to Get a Refund
Sep 19, 2022 0 Comments
Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness – but the process for doing that hasn’t always been clear. If you think you’re eligible, here’s what you need to know.
