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Thanks for reading
While putting together our final print edition, I had the chance to dive into EXTRA’s 35 year history, where I discovered a few interesting things
EXTRA’s First Issue
The first edition of EXTRA, formally known as Northwest EXTRA, was published July 10, 1980
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Events Dec. 18 – Dec. 20
Dec. 18 Zoolights Lincoln Park Zoo | 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. | Free Visit Santa and enjoy live ice carving demos, kids’ rides, festive refreshments, animal encounters, holiday gift […]
Holiday Gift Ideas
Star Wars: The Force Awakens battle action Millennium Falcon This iconic ship opens up into a play set featuring a pop-up blaster that fires Nerf Elite darts, a turbolaser turret, […]
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Events Dec. 11 – Dec. 12
Dec. 11 La Catrina Cafe’s Holiday Art Market La Catrina Café, 1011 W. 18th St. | 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Free La Catrina Art Market is back! We […]
Toys for Kids
Ald. George Cardenas announces his 12th annual Toys for Kids celebration on December 21st, 2015 from 10 am till 1 pm at the True Value Club
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State recognized Gift of Hope
State Senator Tony Muñoz presented Gift of Hope with a historic statewide proclamation instituting Nov. 12 as Gift of Hope Awareness Day in the state of Illinois
CONCACAF Issues Provisional Bans
CONCACAF announced that in response to the U.S. Justice Department indictment issued on December 3, 2015, CONCACAF’s Executive Committee provisionally banned seven individuals
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Be financially prepared this holiday season
With the holidays fast approaching, smart planning at the workplace and home can yield gifts unrealized
Prevent the Flu this winter
The Immunization Initiative coordinates and promotes activities that help educate the public about the importance of receiving an annual influenza vaccination
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Bears playoffs hope lost in overtime
The Bears came into last Sunday’s matchup against the San Franscisco 49ers with hope for a win and an even more hopeful chance of snagging a playoff spot
Logan Square Ready’s for “Holidays on the Square”
“I AM Logan,” the Logan Square arts and community nonprofit organization, will be partnering with several local businesses for its third annual Holiday on The Square festival