The Gary Shakespeare Company is welcoming the arrival of cooler weekend weather for the performance troupe’s 11th season of free outdoor staging of the Bard’s greatest written works.
Day: August 7, 2024
Afternoon Briefing: Aurora’s Lauren Carlini is battling back from an injury to live her volleyball dream
Good afternoon, Chicago. Here’s what is happening today.
Quantum Courage Expert Marjah Simon and Confidence Transformation Coach JJ Villar Top Amazon Best-Seller Lists With New Book “Next Life Next: Starting Made Simple.”
Their new book hit best-seller lists on Amazon.com and ranked in the Kindle categories: #1 Best Seller Business Consulting#1 Best Seller Knowledge Capital#1 Best Seller Personal Transformation and Spirituality#4 Best Seller Personal Success and Spirituality#1 Hot New Release Business Consulting#1 Hot New Release Knowledge Capital#1 Hot New Release Personal Growth#1 Hot New Release Personal Success and Spirituality Simon & Villar explained: “We are thrilled and humbled to see ‘Next Life Next: Starting Made Simple’ reach #1 on Amazon. This is more than just a book. This is a living treasure…
Business Growth Mentor Amy Posner Reveals Three Steps to Increasing Customer Lifetime Value on the Tiny Marketing Podcast
Amy Posner, a business growth mentor for creative freelancers, recently appeared on the Tiny Marketing Podcast with Sarah Noel Block. In the interview, Amy shared three actionable insights for entrepreneurs who want to build stronger, longer-lasting, more profitable client relationships. Key takeaways from the conversation include: The importance of building trust in relationships from the lead generation stage Implementing a “gateway offer” to uncover clients’ full scope of needs Providing ongoing value through regular check-ins, revisions, and optimization sessions. In the episode, Amy, who is also a successful entrepreneur with…
“Favored, From Last to First” by Kelvin Waites Soars to #1 on Amazon
New York—Mr. Kelvin Waites’ new book, “Favored, From Last to First,” debuted at #1 in Leadership categories on Amazon, surpassing notable authors. Inspired by Matthew 20:16, the book shares his journey as the first African American Chief of Police in Georgetown, SC. It is a testament to hope and resilience, focusing on leadership, diversity, and overcoming adversity. Available on his website and Amazon, Mr. Waites expressed gratitude for the support, hoping to inspire others to realize their potential.
Paris prosecutors say Olympic field hockey player released with a warning after trying to buy cocaine
A member of the Australian Olympic field hockey team was given a criminal warning in Paris after trying to buy cocaine, allowing him to be released from custody, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Skokie cyclist dies in traffic crash, Skokie police say
A 37-year-old Skokie cyclist was killed in a traffic crash after being struck by two vehicles on Oakton Street late Tuesday evening, according to Skokie police. Police responded to a traffic crash in the 3500 block of Oakton Street on Tuesday at 10:35 p.m. Police said a 37-year-old male bicyclist was struck once by a vehicle traveling eastbound in the center lane of Oakton Street. The cyclist fell to the ground and a second vehicle traveling eastbound in the curb lane of Oakton Street struck the cyclist a second time. The cyclist was transported to the hospital but did not […]
Developer getting more time to redevelop vacant Lisle shopping center
In giving the short extension to redevelop a vacant shopping center, Lisle trustees warned the Indianapolis-based company that it’s time to “bring it home.”
In Aurora, National Night Out seen as something that ‘brings us together’
National Night Out was launched in the United States 41 years ago, and in Aurora, the celebrations include neighborhood block parties complete with entertainment and plenty of opportunities for residents to connect with neighbors and first responders.
US men’s volleyball will play for the bronze after Poland rallies for a 5-set win in the Olympic semifnals
Poland will play for a gold medal in men’s volleyball, rallying from a 2-1 deficit to beat the United States in the deciding fifth set of the Paris Olympics’ semifinals.