Absence of Color | Breach of Contract | Renaming Columbus Day

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Rep. Marie Newman Sued Over 'Breach Of Contract' For District Job
A college professor said Marie Newman violated a contract for a job on her congressional staff if he dropped out of the March 2020 primary.

Pollyanna President Out Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The brewery said co-founder Paul Ciciora was suspended but allowed to come back before being ousted when new allegations came to light.

Ramadan Decorations Contest Winner Chosen
After narrowing down to five submissions, readers cast nearly 1,000 votes for their favorite decorations.

Tinley Officials Demand Action On Former Mental Health Center
"The state has fallen far short of maintaining this property in a manner that protects the Health Safety and Welfare of the residents."

Cook County To Hold Hearing On Changing Columbus Day Name
A group is pushing to change the name of the holiday to Indigenous Peoples' Day to show recognition of Columbus' harm towards the group.

Absence of Color On Chicago City Hall Beat Comes Shining Through
KONKOL COLUMN: This white reporter is outraged by journalists whining about Mayor Lightfoot's race-based exclusive anniversary interviews.

Foo Fighters, Miley Cyrus Headline Lollapalooza, Tickets On Sale
Tyler, the Creator and Post Malone round out top-of-the-bill acts for the 4-day music festival in Grant Park set for July 29 to Aug. 1.

Wow! Houses

Stunning WOW-House For Sale In Chicago Heights
Former Home Of Meteorologist Jerry Taft Sells For $905K In Lemont
Majestic Mansion For Sale In Orland Park
Stunning Home In Tinley Park Has Modern Twist To it
Bright, Beautiful Home Fresh On The Market In Oak Forest

OMGPD

Gunshot Victim Taken To Hospital After Incident In Frankfort: PD
40-Year-Old Man Shot In Parked Vehicle Near Ford City: Police
2 Killed, Including Teen, In South Side Food Mart Shootout: CPD
Man Stabbed In Palos Heights Domestic Dispute: Cops
Guard Foils Robbery At US Bank In Homewood: Chief McGrath
Teen Falls Down Shaft While Taking Pics, Saved By Firefighters

READING LIST
Worth A Look

LHS Junior Scores Perfect 36 On ACT
New High-Risk Breast Cancer Clinic Opens At Palos Health
Orland Park Resident Chosen To Restart Buckingham Fountain
Village Of Evergreen Park: Kelly Burke Takes Oath Of Office As Mayor
$42 Million Investment In 14th District Roads And Bridges
New Xfinity Store To Open In Homewood This June
Summer Flea Markets Planned At Mokena Park District
Bremen Announces New Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach
Homewood Fire Looking To Hire: See Requirements
Glenwood Academy to Host Vaccine Clinic, Wednesday, May 19
Century Junior High Honor Society Student Collects Toys for Kids
Will County Plans Information Meeting For Gougar Road Project
Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Clinic To Be Held At Moraine Valley
Franciscan Health Classic to Celebrate Healthcare Heroes
Banging Gavel Brews Beer Garden Will Operate During Brewpub Construction
Five Hickory Creek Students Win National Achievement Award
Dr. Derrick Smith Named Sandburg High School's New Principal
Orland Hills Resident Earns Perfect 36 On ACT
'Major Upgrade' Coming To Harlem Avenue In 2021
Oak Forest Police Launch New 'Find My Home' Program
Providence Names Class Of 2021 Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Chasing The Sun 5K Planned In New Lenox
Nearly 37 Percent Of Will County Residents Are Fully Vaccinated
Future Auburn-Gresham Metra Station Goes Out To Bid
Windy City ThunderBolts Open 2021 Season At 60-Percent Capacity
Lockport Approves $204K For Chevron Property Maintenance
Shepard Graduate, Army Specialist To Join Twin Sister In Kuwait
Carpenters Union Opens Apprenticeship Application Period
'Trailer Bill' Would Clear Up 'Problematic Language' In HB 3653
Gunshots, Brush Fires, Errant Sheep Concern Homer Glen Neighbors
D140 Welcomes 112 Inductees into National Junior Honor Society

IN MEMORIEM

Obituary: Robert D. Hubert
Joseph J. Kosiak
Julie Lynn Fritschle

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