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Like nutrition labels on food, “broadband labels” on internet plans will soon tell you how your service is priced, thanks to new rules passed by the Federal Communications Commission this week. These broadband labels follow the design of FDA food labels and will provide easy-to-understand, accurate information about the cost and performance of high-speed Internet services, helping consumers avoid garbage fees, price increases and other unexpected costs.
Starting today, internet service providers selling home access or mobile broadband plans will be required to label each plan.
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Media pioneer Hermene Hartman continues to promote education and the N’DIGO brand: “There is still so much to do”
Media pioneer Hermene Hartman’s Pilsen office space plays smooth jazz during brainstorming sessions. As the details of launching the next project were discussed around the conference table, the sound of a passing Red Line train tried to drown out the chatter. But it can’t win. Why? Because Hartman’s is as Chicago as our pizza and hot dogs. Read more here.
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Nearly a decade later, a Winnetka development receives village approval
A complicated chapter in the village’s history may be coming to an end as the developer of the so-called “One Winnetka” site receives critical approval from the Winnetka Village Council. Read more here.
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Chicago Bulls lose 128-117 to New York Knicks, Andre Drummond exits with ankle injury
At times, the Chicago Bulls still play like a team that knows each other. During the second quarter of Tuesday’s 128-117 loss to the New York Knicks, they didn’t seem to recognize each other at all. Read more here.
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Column: Chicago was once the capital of country music
A few days ago, two relatively young men were sitting in a radio studio, talking about a radio program that started 100 years ago, and one of them said: “This part of the history of this city should be better understood, this Part of the city, this radio show plays popular country music. Without Chicago, there would be no Nashville and there would be no Grand Ole Opry. … This is where the country music genre was born.”
That’s Paul Durica, historian and producer. Sitting with him will be musician Jefferey Thomas, who will join dozens of other performers of all genres to celebrate the concept and perform in “Hey, Hey, the Gang’s Here: “Chicago Barn Dance” brings it back to life in the Hideout. “. It is described as “a live radio show looking back at 100 years of country music in the city.” Read more here.
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Muslims around the world celebrate Eid, but celebrations marred by war in Gaza
Muslims around the world celebrated the Eid al-Fitr holiday on Wednesday, marking the end of the Islamic holy month with family reunions, new clothes and sweet treats. But the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and an expected Israeli offensive in the city of Rafah have cast a shadow on the celebrations, despite efforts by its Western allies to halt fighting after six months of war. Read more here.
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