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Surfshark B.V. (Surfshark ®)

Surfshark is a global cybersecurity company providing privacy protection tools to help individuals stay safe, secure, and anonymous online. Trusted by millions of users worldwide, Surfshark offers a comprehensive suite of products including: • Surfshark VPN – encrypt your internet connection and bypass geo-restrictions • Surfshark Antivirus – protect your devices from viruses, malware, and online threats in real time • Surfshark CleanWeb – an advanced ad blocker that shields you from trackers, malware, and phishing attempts • Surfshark Alert – a data breach monitoring tool that notifies you if your personal information is compromised • Surfshark Alternative ID – generate a fully functioning email address and online identity to protect your real personal data • Surfshark Alternative Number – use a second phone number to keep your real one private when signing up for services or communicating online Surfshark's mission is to make digital security accessible to everyone. With a strict no-logs policy, advanced encryption, and user-friendly apps, we help people reclaim their digital freedom across all devices. Whether you're working remotely, shopping online, or simply browsing, Surfshark ensures your personal data stays safe from prying eyes. Join the movement for a safer internet today.

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Los Angeles County

Paige Austin

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

California

Surfshark is a global cybersecurity company providing privacy protection tools to help individuals stay safe, secure, and anonymous online. Trusted...

Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

Mindsee.it

Featured in the Telepathy Tapes podcast.  Mindsee.It is a quick and mind-blowing tutoring program for children that teaches them to see through a blindfold - really!    

New York County

Miranda Levingston

New York City Metropolitan Area

Upper East Side

New York

Featured in the Telepathy Tapes podcast. Mindsee.It is a quick and mind-blowing tutoring program for children that teaches them to see through a...

Experience the magic of The Christmas Inn at Hubbard Inn

Christmas Inn

Throughout November 13th-January 1st, join us for a magical lineup of holiday festivities! Enjoy weekly events, happy hour specials every weekday, and much more. Check the link below for specific dates and times to plan your perfect holiday experience with us.

Chicago

Cook County

IL Patch Team

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Illinois

Throughout November 13th-January 1st, join us for a magical lineup of holiday festivities! Enjoy weekly events, happy hour specials every weekday,...

Custom Home Care - Personalized care that feels like family

Custom Home Care

Custom Home Care, LLC is a licensed Home Services Agency and Home Nursing Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse Tamara Jackson, the company has been helping seniors across the greater Chicagoland area live safely and independently at home for more than 30 years. Guided by a nurse-managed approach, Custom Home Care carefully matches dependable, qualified caregivers with each client to deliver compassionate, professional support. Today, the family-owned agency is recognized as one of Chicago’s most trusted providers of senior care, employing more than 300 care professionals and serving over 10,000 clients since its founding.

Lincoln Square

Custom Home Care, LLC is a licensed Home Services Agency and Home Nursing Agency based in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1994 by Registered Nurse...

Gold Coast Sounds Good Choir

Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold Coast. Conducted by Jonathan Miller, the choir rehearses and performs at the beautiful, historic Fourth Presbyterian Church on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, 126 E. Chestnut Ave. Three sessions a year are offered -- two 15-week sessions in the fall and spring, and one 8-week session in the summer). All sessions include: a weekly 90-minute rehearsal with an additional (optional) online Friday rehearsal; guidance and instruction by professional conductors and accompanists; licensed sheet music; accessible rehearsal and performance venues; and free, public performances by each choir. Registered singers are also free to rehearse and perform with as many of the nine choirs as they wish for just one registration fee per session. Scholarships are readily available -- call the Sounds Good office at 630.395.9542 to apply. Sounds Good Choir also offers the only choir in Illinois for adults with early-stage dementia and their care partners. The Good Memories program is specifically designed to provide a safe, welcoming community in which to sing, socialize, and have fun. For more information about either program, to register for a choir, or to learn about upcoming concerts, please visit soundsgoodchoir.org.

Chicagoland's largest no-audition choral program for adults "55 and better" has nine choirs throughout Chicago and the suburbs, including the Gold...

CHICAGO, IL — A large crowd gathered Friday evening in Logan Square Park to protest the police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo. <a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/5499390-protesters-gather-in-logan-square-following-shooting-of-adam-toledo/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">See more at CBS Chicago</a>

CHICAGO, IL — A large crowd gathered Friday evening in Logan Square Park to protest the police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo.

<a href="https://chicago.cbslocal.com/video/5499390-protesters-gather-in-logan-square-following-shooting-of-adam-toledo/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">See more at CBS Chicago</a>

Protesters Gather In Logan Square After...

Friday marked the second night of protests following the release of footage of the 13-year-old's death.

Protesters Gather In Logan Square After Shooting Of Adam Toledo

Crime & Safety

Lincoln Park

Bucktown-Wicker Park

Lakeview

North Center-Roscoe Village

Hyde Park

West Side

Lorraine Swanson

South Side

Oak Park-River Forest

Forest Park

Chicago real estate brokerage <a href="https://www.bhhschicago.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago</a>, and its philanthropic arm, the Kindness Foundation, hosted The Sunshine Kids annual Teen Getaway to Chicago, Illinois this fall. The mission of the Sunshine Kids Foundation is to provide exciting, positive group activities so the kids can have fun and celebrate life. During the Teen Getaway, kids from all over the country visited Chicago to see the sights and make friends with other kids who are undergoing cancer treatment. 
<a href="https://dianeglass.bhhschicago.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diane Glass,</a> CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, said, &ldquo;We were delighted to have The Sunshine Kids visit us here in Chicago. It was a great opportunity to help kids make lasting friendships with other kids who understand what they&rsquo;re going through, and Chicago is a fantastic backdrop for wonder and new experiences. Our agents and staff greeted the kids at the airport and helped them get settled. They attend fun activities including going to the Shedd Aquarium, the Bean and Navy Pier. They also experienced Lake Michigan and the Chicago River by boat, made their own pizza at Lou Malnati&rsquo;s and had many great meals together. Our agents enjoyed the visit as much as the kids did.&rdquo;
ABOUT BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES CHICAGO AND THE KINDNESS FOUNDATION
The Kindness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to support meaningful local initiatives that improve the communities the company serves and enhance the quality of life for fellow citizens. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago is a full-service real estate firm with more than 1,300 real estate professionals and staff in 22 offices serving customers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, the North Shore, West Suburban communities, Southern Wisconsin, Northwest Indiana and Harbor Country, Michigan. Recognized as a Top Workplace in Chicago, their local roots are complemented by the extensive global reach of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, one of the nation&rsquo;s leading real estate brands. Clients can experience all-inclusive homeownership services from their affiliated companies: Prosperity Home Mortgage, Fort Dearborn Title, and HomeServices Insurance. Visit BHHSChicago.com.

BHHS Chicago Hosted The Sunshine Kids for...

Chicago real estate brokerage Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, and its philanthropic arm, the Kindness Foundation, hosted The Sunshine Kids...

BHHS Chicago Hosted The Sunshine Kids for Annual Teen Getaway to Chicago

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2 Officers Hurt After Crashing Into Median:...

The officers were taken to a hospital after their marked squad car hit a median while in traffic Monday evening, police said.

2 Officers Hurt After Crashing Into Median: Chicago Police

Chicago Officers Seriously Hurt In Crash, Hit...

The 18-year-old driver was in critical condition after hitting the officers' squad car as well as three other vehicles, police said.

Chicago Officers Seriously Hurt In Crash, Hit By Teen Driving Stolen Car Near Wrigley Field: Police

Chicago Officers Seriously Hurt In Crash, Hit By Teen Driving Stolen Car: Police

Chicago Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Critical...

Cook County Crime Stoppers is offering up to $10,000 cash for information leading to an indictment or arrest.

Chicago Mass Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 3 Critical; Police Seek Public's Help

Why Winter's Better In Chicago: Beat The Blues...

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Why Winter's Better In Chicago: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks

Seasonal & Holidays

Chicago Pizzeria Named Among Best In The World...

The pizzeria serves a "thick-crust pie that represents the pinnacle of Chicago's most iconic dish," Time Out said.

Chicago Pizzeria Named Among Best In The World By Time Out

Restaurants & Bars

Mike'd Up: How A Chicagoan's Ditka-Inspired...

Jake Mazanke and 18 buddies arrived in Atlanta dressed like former Bears coach Mike Ditka, but never expected the reception they received. 

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