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HEADLINER–Sept. 29
ICE ROUNDUP. Sanctuary cities including Chicago, were targets of the latest U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement (ICE) four day nationwide sweep which saw nearly 500 people arrested. There were 30 arrests made by ICE agents in Cook County and Chicago according to ABC7’s I-Team report. Los Angeles had 101 and Denver 63 arrests. According to ICE officials, those rounded up were immigration lawbreakers and those with criminal convictions…..Read more
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• In other Chicago area news: IL Gov Rauner signed a highly controversial bill yesterday. The bill, which will reverse the so-called trigger law, will expand public funding of abortion in Illinois, including to Medicaid recipients. Guess which school Architectural Digest named “the most beautiful public high school in Illinois?” It’s Lake Forest High School with AD citing the “main building looks more like a country manor than a public school.” De La Salle High School received $210,000 grant from the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation which would give 60 needy students scholarships for the school year. The upcoming restaurants and bars to hit the Chicago scene are here. Looking for something to do this weekend? World Match Racing Match Cup will take place at Navy Pier until Sunday Oct. 1.
• Reuters is launching a new project called “The Trump Effect: Tracking the Impact of the President’s Policies.” The ongoing feature will cover stories “that identify and measure the impact of policies in the areas of energy and environment, health care, immigration and business and the economy.” They aim, to cover what the administration does – not only what it says or what is being said about it.
• Carolyn Rafaelian, self made billionaire, founder of accessories lifestyle brand Alex and Ani that will open its first stand alone store in Chicago today (she is not scheduled to attend). Find out how you can snag up to $250 gift card plus more fashion and retail scoops. About 1,000 guest dressed in suits, tuxes and different interpretations of green attended the Green Tie ball with special guest “Chicago Fire” star Taylor Kinney, see pics from the event and more party coverage.
ENTERTAINMENT
• Sarah Jessica Parker with husband Matthew Broderick, Malin Ackerman, Andy Cohen, Michelle Monaghan, Prabal Gurung, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Monse’s Fernando Garcia, Ashley Graham all turned out for the New York City Ballet’s Fall Fashion Gala in NYC. SJP also confirmed that Sex and The City 3 will not happen after reports that Kim Cattral derailed it.
• Via her social media channels and website, Beyoncé announced that her proceeds from the remix of J Balvin and Willy William’s “Mi Gente” hit will be donated to hurricane relief charities for Puerto Rico, Mexico and the other affected Caribbean islands. Leaving Oct. 7, a cargo plane sponsored by Jay-Z’s Tidal will carry 200,000 pounds of batteries, flashlights, portable lanterns, diapers, baby wipes, cases of water and feminine hygiene products to Puerto Rico. A benefit concert to raise funds for those hit hardest by Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Harvey and the earthquake is slated for Oct. 17.
FASHION
• Vigirl Abloh’s OFF White paid homage to the late Princess Diana’s style, Balmain brought sexy silhouettes, shimmers and familiar models of past to the runway, Rick Owens showcased some interesting interpretive pieces as Paris Fashion Week continues. Balenciaga under under creative director Demna Gvasalia will debut their new logo, inspired by the clarity of public transportation signage, at Sunday’s S/S ’18 presentation. All eyes will be on Joseph Altuzarra who decamped NYFW for his first show at PFW.
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”― Benjamin Franklin
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s surrogate spotted for the first time
Mumbai railway station stampede kills 22 amid heavy rain
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis
**WARNING GRAPHIC** Eye tattoo leaves model partially blind
LOOK OF THE DAY
Virgil Abloh and Naomi Campbell in OFF WHITE
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