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August 28, 2008,


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Orange Line Extends Its Railway

by Irene Tostado irene.tostado@extranews.net A typical work day is eight hours, including a lunch hour and possibly even a fifteen-minute break, but when you factor in travel time – the means of transportation and rush hour congestion – most commuters are left with only four hours a day to ...

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“Transformers” Aug. 28 | 8:30 p.m. | Free | Schreiber Playground Park, 1552 W. Schreiber Ave. | (773) 262-6741 The Chicago Park Districts offers many different free events throughout the summer to keep the family entertained. There will be a screening of the 2007 blockbuster hit “Transformers.” ...
Hernández Measure Becomes Law
Legislation sponsored by State Rep. Lisa Hernández to expand the crime of aggravated battery of a child by creating specific penalties for those who cause bodily harm to a child under the age of 13 was signed into law on Aug. 19. “This new law will enable the legal system to properly punish ...
New President at St. Augustine College
Andrew Sund became the fourth president of St. Augustine College on July 1. A bilingual and bicultural professional, Sund fits perfectly at St. Augustine College, the only bilingual college in the Midwest. During his youth, Sund had the opportunity to live in Venezuela, Chile, México, ...
Los Nuevos Chicos del Bloque
N’KLABE is one of many musical artists that will be performing during ‘Fiesta Boricua’ this weekend. Group members Felo, Ricky and Hector talk about their musical influences, their collaboration with RKM y KEN-Y and what people can expect during their performance this weekend. EXTRA: How do ...