Tag Archives: Chicago

Open Thread | We Are Going Through Some Stuff In Chicago

Posted on April 19, 2021 by rikyrah

We just are. And, the Mayor has been under fire because of the latest police shooting of that 13 year old child. And, while I have not been all around pleased with the Mayor’s response, I am not calling for … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread: “Time” Week!

Posted on July 17, 2019 by rikyrah

Happy Hump Day, Everyone! Chicago Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? The Cars GOOD TIMES ROLL

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President Obama’s Farewell Address

Posted on January 10, 2017 by rikyrah

President Obama delivers his farewell address to America. Full transcript of PBO’s farewell address “For me, it’s always been about you.” —@POTUS. Watch his Farewell Address tonight at 9pm ET: https://t.co/e9x9IgShRS #ObamaFarewell pic.twitter.com/bKiYhKHfOW — The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 11, … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread | Music of the 1980’s

Posted on July 31, 2015 by rikyrah

Today we conclude the Top 10 Billboard Singles from the 1980’s, with the Top 10 Songs from 1989. Position Artist Song Title 1 Chicago —- Look Away 2 Bobby Brown —- My Prerogative 3 Poison —- Every Rose Has Its … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | Music of the 1980’s

Posted on July 8, 2015 by rikyrah

The Top 10 Billboard Singles from the 1980’s. Today – 1982 Position Artist Song Title 1 Olivia Newton-John —- Physical 2 Survivor —- Eye Of The Tiger 3 Joan Jett and The Blackhearts —- I Love Rock N’ Roll 4 … Continue reading →

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Will Chicago Elect A New Mayor?

Posted on March 2, 2015 by rikyrah

This past Tuesday delivered a shock to TPTB in Chicago: Mayor Rahm Emmanuel has been forced into a runoff. His opponent is Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, who, if elected, would become Chicago’s First Latino Mayor. When I say that folks just … Continue reading →

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Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West Little League Wins US Championship World Series!

Posted on August 24, 2014 by rikyrah

CONGRATULATIONS, JACKIE ROBINSON WEST! 3 Chics celebrates your win, fabulous sportsmanship, and most of all your successful skills and humainty. Please join us in celebrating their victory. Chicago’s 7-5 victory against Nevada Jackie Robinson West lines up to shake hands … Continue reading →

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Video | 100 % Chicago’s Urban Prep Academy Graduates Accepted to College for Fifth Years in a Row!

Posted on April 15, 2014 by rikyrah

Hat tip- The Root CONGRATULATIONS, YOUNG MEN! I sense the makings of FUTURE Presidents of United States of AMERICA. The Urban Prep Academies’ graduating class-Facebook Chicago’s Urban Prep Does It Again: 100 Percent College Acceptance For the fifth year in … Continue reading →

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Videos | Hadiya Pendleton Killed By Gunman

Posted on January 31, 2013 by rikyrah

Doesn’t Hadiya’s murder matter too? One week Hadiya’s alive, a daughter, a sister, an HONOR student, performing at a presidential inauguration… and the next week? GUNNED DOWN. UNCREDITED/AP THE DEFINITION OF IRONY Hadiya Pendleton was killed Tuesday, not long after … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Open Thread | U.S. Democratic Mayors Week!

Posted on November 14, 2012 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP day, Everyone! Today’s featured Democratic Mayor is the INCOMPARABLE Mayor Harold Washington. Harold Lee Washington (April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987) was an American lawyer and politician who became the first African-American Mayor of Chicago, serving from … Continue reading →

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