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Saginaw Silos Transformed into Colorful Murals

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Mandy Lender

Well now, if you’ve been down by the Saginaw River lately, you can’t help but notice something truly eye-popping.  Old, rusty grain silos that used to just sit there, an eyesore for years, have been given a brand new lease … Continue reading →

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EXPLORING THE LEGACY OF EXPO CHICAGO

Posted on March 10, 2025 by Mandy Lender

Chicago’s large art fair is known as EXPO CHICAGO. It has an evolving history. Prior to its current iteration, Navy Pier hosted significant art fairs that laid the groundwork for the city’s contemporary art scene.  In the late 20th century, … Continue reading →

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Richard Cooke is Tired of Winning

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Mandy Lender

Richard Cooke is Tired of Winning One of the blessings of my life is having librarian research assistant. He’s a result-getter. He digs up books on loan from libraries in places that are not on Rand McNally maps. But his … Continue reading →

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FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS VITAL FOR DEMOCRACY

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Mandy Lender

When freedom of speech is suppressed – democracy dies. Truth floats to the surface like oil over water. http://www.mandylender.net  http://www.mandylender.com  http://www.attractome.com  http://www.themasterattractor.com   

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MOVING ART WORK

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Mandy Lender

I met this young man at the Chicago Exposition of Modern Art in Navy Pier. He stood out and up of the crowd. http://www.mandylender.com http://www.mandylender.net http://www.visionofhabakkuk.com http://www.attractome.com

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NOT FUN: BEING A POLICE OFFICER IN CHICAGO

Posted on August 7, 2021 by Mandy Lender

The status of police officers in Chicago has deteriorated. Random shootings on the streets of Chicago is way more lucrative. https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2021/08/04/cpds-rising-retirement-numbers/

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MICHIGAN GDP GROWS, ILLINOIS GDP IS STAGNANT to SHRINK

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Mandy Lender

MICHIGAN GDP GREW, ILLINOIS GDP IS STAGNANT and SHRINKING In the Great Lakes region, the state GDP is highest in Michigan (2.1%). The state GDP for Illinois is a meager 1% in the last 4 years. In OH, WI and … Continue reading →

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THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE JOINS THE GLOBAL WARMING PROPAGANDA

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Mandy Lender

The Chicago Tribune joined the global warming propaganda machine. In a front page report (2/14/14) the paper interviewed another government employee, Jake Crouch from NOAA who reassures the like-minded Cynthia Dizikes: “It is more of a perception issue.” This frigid … Continue reading →

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MOON OVER CHICAGO

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Mandy Lender
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A DOG, A HORSE AND THE PRESIDENCY

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Mandy Lender

Romney lost his bid for the presidency by the faults and weaknesses of his personality.  It had nothing to do with ideology.  Not much to do with economic plans, nor the federal budget shortfall.  Granted he is a good businessman. … Continue reading →

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