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First Annual Triton College Car Show

First Annual Triton College Car Show

| May 5, 2021

It was a beautiful day for the First Annual Triton Car Show which was held on Sunday, April 18 from 10:00 am until 2:00. There were over 400 cars on display and the event brought out many spectators. Fun was had by all! There were refreshments and a deejay to provide music.

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Shred Day at Leyden Credit Union

Shred Day at Leyden Credit Union

| May 5, 2021

On April 17, 2021 Leyden Credit Union held a Shred Day in their parking lot on 25th Street. Students from Leyden High School were on hand to help with this community event. This is a great event to safely get rid of old mail and documents that you don’t need anymore.

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Mike’s Tech Corner: Test Footage from the Kodak Pixpro Orbit 360 4K Action Camera

Mike’s Tech Corner: Test Footage from the Kodak Pixpro Orbit 360 4K Action Camera

| May 4, 2021

Here is some test footage that I recorded with my Kodak Pixpro Orbit 360 4K Action Camera. It was a nice day so I attached the camera to the selfie stick that came with it and recorded a few short video clips. I also used the free software that came with it to convert to […]

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Stella’s Essentials at Pet Paradise Supermarket

Stella’s Essentials at Pet Paradise Supermarket

| April 22, 2021

On February 27, 2021 Stella’s Essentials was at Pet Paradise Supermarket in Franklin Park to promote their product line. People and Places was there to cover the event by taking photos. Here is a short video that I put together by using those photos and using a app called Ripl.

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Kane Repertory World Premiers “Security”

Kane Repertory World Premiers “Security”

| April 22, 2021

By Anna Hessel Kane Repertory Theatre’s online production of “Security” by Hammaad Chaudry is a powerful production, realistic and thought-provoking.  This two man show features three-time Golden Globe and Academy Award nominee Eric Roberts, who also happens to be the brother of actress Julia Roberts; talent clearly runs in the family.   Eric delivers a flawless […]

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Chicago Shakespeare’s “I, Cinna (the poet)” Is Poetry in Motion Picture

Chicago Shakespeare’s “I, Cinna (the poet)” Is Poetry in Motion Picture

| April 22, 2021

By Anna & Wes Hessel Chicago Shakespeare at Navy Pier is looking forward to welcoming live audiences back in the fall with a production of “As You Like It.”  In the meantime, you can get your fix of The Bard virtually.  One of the ways to enjoy their great work currently is with a powerful […]

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Gambino’s

Gambino’s

| March 5, 2021

Gambino’s is a family owned and operated grocery store that also hires locally. They have the best produce section ever. Always stocked with fresh fruits and vegtables. The store has a very good deli section as well. The aisles are easy to navigate and you can find all your favorites very easily. I recommend Gambino’s […]

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Year in Review #8

Year in Review #8

| March 5, 2021

We end 2020 with how our annual Christmas traditions changed.

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Year in Review #7

Year in Review #7

| March 5, 2021

Year in Review video #7 is dedicated to all Veterans of all wars ever fought.

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Year in Review #6

Year in Review #6

| March 5, 2021

With Covid 19 closing down our every day activities, people had to be creative in how to hold events and attend them as well. Here are some of those events.

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