Interesting US Intra-Migration Patterns – 2008

As a student of trends, I was excited to see  a fascinating interactive look at the migration of people from each county to every other county in 2008.  Where do Chicago people migrate to?  What areas send people to Chicago? More than 10 million Americans moved from one county to another in the USA during [...]

Free Christian Music Sampler Download

Amazon.com is offering a free instrumental Christian Music Sampler Download. This offer contains 20 songs and is available internationally for a limited time.

Buffett Debt Safer than Treasuries? Market Says Yes

The Chicago Tribune wrote this piece yesterday:. For many decades, U.S. government securities have been the epitome of safe, dull investments. If you wanted to be absolutely positive you’d get your money back and then some, Treasury bills were the way to go. Right now, lots of Americans who put their money into big mortgages [...]

$100MM Heathcare Cost Increase in Year 1 Says Caterpillar

Wow!  $100 million heathcare increase in the first year.  And that is a cost that will be passed on through the food chain. In a letter Thursday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio, Caterpillar urged lawmakers to vote against the plan “because of the substantial cost burdens [...]

Entrepreneuring in Chicago

Fast Company has a great article about why you should start a company in Chicago.   Chicago is where many Internet mainstays were launched, from the jobs site CareerBuilder and travel service Orbitz to RSS technology innovators Feedburner (bought by Google in 2007) and the online audience measurement outfit comScore. One hot startup right now is [...]

Grocery Store Musical — “Life Just Happened”

This was a great way to start off the week and the new year — enjoy

Christmas: It is All About Jesus

What a great reminder of what Christmas is really all about from the Rev. Mark A. Crosten Sr. is the Senior Pastor at East End Baptist Church in Suffolk Va………….. Exactly what is Christmas all about? Is it just the trees, shopping, gifts, cards and eating or it is something more? This year, as in [...]

Chicago Leads Nation in Five Diamond Restaurants

Chicago has more AAA Five Diamond-rated restaurants than any other city in the country. With seven Five Diamond restaurants, Chicago tops the list in the ultimate dining experience. Chicago also has nine total Five Diamond establishments, including two hotels, making Illinois fifth among the states with the most Five Diamond establishments. “All Five Diamond establishments offer exemplary surroundings and service,” said Brad Roeber, regional president, AAA Chicago. “Chicago’s nine Five Diamond establishments reflect the characteristics of ultimate luxury and sophistication.”

Will The Olympics Be Worth It?

A new report out Thursday questions the amount of money the Olympics would bring to Chicago.   The 19-page report from the Michigan-based Anderson Economic Group LLC makes some surprising revelations and may even cause some Chicagoans to reconsider their support. According to the latest figures, Chicago only stands to gain a fraction of the money [...]

Gavin Macleod Teaches Biblical Principles

As Murray Slaughter, he wrote for airhead anchor Ted Baxter on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” for seven years. As Merrill Stubing, he captained the “Love Boat” for nearly a decade after that. Today, iconic TV actor Gavin Macleod says “I know who my admiral is,” referring to his faith in God. Macleod, 78, is [...]

Sun-Times says Cotton Patch Gospel “HIGHLY RECOMMENDED”

‘COTTON PATCH GOSPEL’ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Remount of biblical riff reminds us of Provision Theater’s talent When: Through Nov. 8 Where: Provision Theater Company, 1001 W. Roosevelt Tickets: $22-$28 Phone: (866) 811-4111                                GET TICKETS HERE —————————————————————————————— September 14, 2009       BY HEDY WEISS Theater Critic/hweiss@suntimes.com JESUS CHRIST SOUTHERNER It might not be the oldest story ever told, [...]

Questions About God

This is the kind of questions that Park Community Church answers head on in their teaching and classes.  I love it! Alpha Promo Fix from Jason Widney on Vimeo.

Would You Partner with Us?

Now, we have leased the former Chernin Center for Performing Arts theater at the former Duncan YMCA at 1001. N. Roosevelt and are beginning the process of getting it back into performance shape with paint, new lights, sound, carpet, curtains, etc and frankly, we need your help to build out the space and begin our sixth season in September.

Provision Theater’s Open House Fundraiser – June 12

Provision Theater Company will be hosting an Open House Celebration benefit on June 12 to showcase their new facility, a 200-seat theater complex at 1001 W. Roosevelt.  Doors will open at 6:00 pm for refreshments and tours with a special performance at 7:30 pm.  The evening will end with a live auction and full reception [...]

Did You Know? Free Concerts Starting Tonight – June 2

The Chicago Park District puts on free concerts all summer long?  — this one is tonight (6-2-09) at Welles Park (lincoln and montrose) and features the Hoyle Brothers.  Get more info at Free Things to Do in Chicago Celebrating another summer of free music under the stars, the Chicago Park District’s Concerts in the Park [...]

My Best Friend Blago

Check out this riveting piece about the inner workings of former Governor Blagojevich by a man who knew him well in this month’s Men’s Journal. Wow!

Some Things to Do This Weekend (from Crains)

CHECK OUT: all the Free Things to Do in Chicago at http://chicagofree.info LISTEN. Check out Sunday in the Park with Civic, a percussion ensemble from the Civic Orchestra of Chicago’s MusiCorps program which offers a free, family-friendly, interactive chamber program for children this Sunday May 3 at Indian Boundary Park in the Rogers Park neighborhood. [...]

Friday Free Things: Kids & Kites

The entire family is invited for a free Chicago event on May 2 to Montrose Harbor in Lincoln Park for Mayor Daley’s Kids and Kites Festival.

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