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In an open letter to Edelman posted online, more than 100 “creators, experts, and advocates” urged the PR firm to drop ExxonMobil and other fossil fuel clients, saying it is “actively contributing to fossil-fuel emissions through its marketing activities.” The group said several private conversations with Edelman to drop fossil fuel clients “led nowhere,” prompting the public appeal.
Former WTMX-FM morning personality Eric Ferguson, a Radio Hall of Famer who led his popular “Eric in the Morning” program on the radio station for 25 years before leaving the station on Oct. 29, sold his five-bedroom farmhouse-style house in Hinsdale for $1.35 million. (Bob Goldsborough / HANDOUT)
The local controversy over “Gender Queer,” which has drawn criticism at schools across the country, spilled into full view at the board meeting, with opponents characterizing images of oral sex and a sex toy as “pornographic,” and saying the book should be removed from library shelves. Supporters say that the book —about growing up asexual and nonbinary — sends a strong message of support and inclusion to LGBTQ teens at a vulnerable time.
Michael Johnston, 38, who co-founded the music service Audiotree, is facing a felony charge of unauthorized taping. He and his wife, Kelly Johnston, are also accused in a lawsuit filed by the two women of causing them extreme distress by secretly taping them. Johnston was also president of Lincoln Hall and Schubas Tavern.
Michael Johnston, 38, who co-founded the music service Audiotree, is facing a felony charge of unauthorized taping. He and his wife, Kelly Johnston, are also accused in a lawsuit filed by the two women of causing them extreme distress by secretly taping them. Johnston was also president of Lincoln Hall and Schubas Tavern.
The 5,653-square-foot house has 5½ bathrooms, four fireplaces, an indoor gym, an oversized office with built-ins, a family room with a floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace and a wet bar, a generator, a lower level with a wet bar, and a kitchen with a Thermador five-burner stove.
Ald. Nick Sposato, 38th, who signed the letter opposing Kersten’s nomination, said Lightfoot will have difficulty getting 26 aldermen to back the pick. “I just think the votes will be there not to support her,” Sposato said, noting some progressive aldermen want a civilian police oversight board to pick the COPA chief instead of the mayor.
A Gary Police officer looks over the scene of a train vs car collision near the intersection of 6th Place and South Howard Street in Gary that killed three on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. (Kyle Telechan for the Post-Tribune) (Kyle Telechan / Post-Tribune)
Business interests, however, have been divided over the plan. The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association offered its support, with President and CEO Mark Denzler saying in a statement that “These incentives will encourage economic investment, allowing us to keep and grow good-paying manufacturing jobs in an exciting and flourishing industry.”
Business interests, however, have been divided over the plan. The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association offered its support, with President and CEO Mark Denzler saying in a statement that “These incentives will encourage economic investment, allowing us to keep and grow good-paying manufacturing jobs in an exciting and flourishing industry.”