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Dec 15 2022

The Caroling Connection Celebrates the Season with Home Run Inn and the City of Chicago

Home Run Inn and City of Chicago
Home Run Inn and City of Chicago

CHICAGO, IL — On Monday, December 19 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon, a final donation of 3,300 pizzas will be distributed to feed Chicagoans in need as part of the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Home Run Inn (HRI), the pizza company that has captured the heart of Chicago since opening its first tavern on the South Side in 1947.

This final event marks over 10,000 pizzas donated in 2022 and caps off a year-long partnership between the oldest family-owned pizza brand and the City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS). Maura McCauley, Deputy Commissioner of Homeless and Domestic Violence Programs for the City of Chicago, Home Run Inn Fourth Generation Family Members, CEO Dan Costello and Senior Vice President Gina (Perrino) Bolger will be on hand, along with Dreezy Claus, Chicago’s Black Santa, and The Caroling Connection, an offering of With A Voice Like This, to hand out pizzas to twenty Chicago Homeless Shelters at the Original Home Run Inn location at 4254 W. 31st Street – A true “Miracle on 31st Street.”

“As we wrap up the year, I’m incredibly thankful for the collaboration and partnership with Homerun Inn, and our mutual goal of assisting families across Chicago. Their gracious donations have allowed us to continue to feed Chicago families that need it the most.” Brandie Knazze, Commissioner for the Department of Family and Support Services

“We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to partner with the City of Chicago to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Home Run Inn in 2022” says Dan Costello, CEO of Home Run Inn. “It is an honor and privilege to be able to carry out our 75 year legacy in this great city and also give back to those in need by donating 10,000 pizzas this year.” 

During the year, pizza giveaways were established for the City of Chicago’s Homeless Shelters, Senior Centers and Community Service Centers, which included 2500 pizzas to elementary schools. With this commitment to serve vulnerable populations, Home Run Inn and DFSS worked together to create a real community and food-access impact for many thousands of Chicago residents.

ABOUT HOME RUN INN

Home Run Inn is considered Chicago’s very own thin crust pizza known for its irresistible flavor, hand-pinched buttery crust, zesty sauce, plentiful cheese and homemade sausage. The small tavern of the 1920’s was named Home Run Inn in 1947. Now, the company has 9 pizzerias throughout the Chicagoland area and frozen pizza sold in more than 40 states. Home Run Inn also is currently the official pizza of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field and sold at Chicago’s Midway International Airport. Still family-owned and operated, Home Run Inn ranks among the top 10 in pizza brands sold nationally and number one in the Chicagoland area. For further information, visit www.homeruninnpizza.com.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES (DFSS)

Chicago Department of Family and Support Services

DFSS works with community partners to connect Chicago residents and families to resources that build stability, support their well-being, and empower them to thrive. As the 5th largest City agency and one of the largest social service funders in Chicago, DFSS provides direct services at six Community Service Centers, six Regional Senior Centers, and through partnerships with 360 community-based organizations across the city. In total, DFSS services and funding supports over 400,000 vulnerable Chicagoans each year.

Connect with DFSS on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn

Learn more about DFSS at www.chicago.gov/fss

ABOUT THE CAROLING CONNECTION

The Caroling Connection Logo

The Caroling Connection, an offering of With A Voice Like This, was founded in 2016. Jim Goodrich, our Founder and Head Voice, has been singing and performing professionally in the Chicago area for over thirty years. The Caroling Connection appeared in the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Festival Lane in both 2016, 2017 & 2019.  They were also featured on the national broadcast of the 2017 & 2019 Lights Festival Parade. They also garnered a credit for the parade on IMDB.com, The Internet Movie Database (link opens in a new window). The holiday season is almost magical in its warmth and welcoming nature. The goal of The Caroling Connection is to give our audiences and client that sense of connection, as well as being a part of something larger than yourself, being part of the Caroling Connection family.

Related show

  • Artist: The Caroling Connection
  • Date: 12/19/22
  • Time: 10:00am
  • Venue: Home Run Inn
  • City: Chicago , IL
  • Address: 4254 W. 31st Street
  • Country: United States
  • Notes: IT’S A “MIRACLE ON 31st STREET” ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022!HOME RUN INN AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES WILL DISTRIBUTE THE 10,000th PIZZA THIS YEAR TO CHICAGO HOMELESS SHELTERS.Dreezy Claus and The Caroling Connection to join in the festivities at the Original Home Run Inn

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Sep 25 2022

The Caroling Connection in Monroe on 12/11/21

Related show

  • Artist:
    The Caroling Connection
  • Date:
    12/11/21
  • Time:
    2:00pm
  • Venue:
    Monroe Arts Center
  • City:
    Monroe , WI
  • Address:
    1315 11th Street
  • Venue phone:
    608.325.5700
  • Country:
    United States
  • Admission:
    $10 Adult $5 Student
  • Age restrictions:
    All Ages

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Sep 24 2022

Chicago Now – “People, Places and Organizations To Watch in 2017” Article

Archived on May 18, 2017 at The Internet Archives Wayback Machine (opens in a new window)

People, Places and Organization To Watch in 2017 Article - Archived copy
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“Jim Goodrich – With A Voice Like This
Jim Goodrich is an accomplished musician and performer with a Master’s Degree in Vocal Pedagogy. He shares his talents, from opera to trade shows, through his company, With A Voice Like This. Jim has produced multiple podcasts and assisted at the Travel & Adventure Shows for The Local Tourist in Chicago and San Diego, and he was an emcee for the 30th Berghoff Oktoberfest on Federal Plaza. He’s half of the rock cover duo Jim & Tim and has recorded numerous voice-over scripts for clients as diverse as a small town in Kentucky, a manufacturer, a music school, a jewelry store, and an internationally-touring musical group. After 22 years as a professional Christmas caroler, in 2016 he launched The Caroling Connection. These professionally trained Dickensian carolers inaugurated the holiday season at the 25th Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and concluded with an appearance on ABC7 Chicago. Jim is also a web designer with both a design and a business background. He was the Manager of Internet Operations for a National Health Benefits Management Corporation. In that capacity, he presented on Capitol Hill at Healthcare Leadership Council Innovations and his duties included overseeing business, design and functionality aspects of over 1400 individual client websites. Jim is a Certified Usability Analyst by Human Factors International and he designs and builds websites for small businesses.
“

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Apr 13 2020

The Caroling Connection in Monroe on 12/12/20

Related show

  • Artist:
    The Caroling Connection
  • Date:
    12/12/20
  • Time:
    2:00pm
  • Venue:
    Monroe Arts Center
  • City:
    Monroe , WI
  • Address:
    1315 11th Street
  • Venue phone:
    608.325.5700
  • Country:
    United States
  • Admission:
    TBA
  • Age restrictions:
    All Ages

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Oct 10 2019

The Caroling Connection in Chicago on 11/23/19

Related show

  • Artist:
    The Caroling Connection
  • Date:
    11/23/19
  • Time:
    2:00pm
  • Venue:
    Pioneer Court
  • City:
    Chicago , IL
  • Address:
    401 N. Michigan Ave
  • Country:
    United States
  • Age restrictions:
    All Ages
  • More information
  • Notes:
    The Caroling Connection will be performing from 1 – 3 PM in Festival Lane for the BMO Harris Bank Magnificent Mile Lights Festival again this year! Come join us for this grand kickoff to the holiday season!

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Aug 06 2019

Jim & Tim in Naperville on 08/13/19

Related show

  • Artist:
    Jim & Tim
  • Date:
    08/13/19
  • Time:
    11:00am
  • Venue:
    Private Event
  • City:
    Naperville , IL
  • Venue phone:
    630.492.0487
  • Country:
    United States
  • Age restrictions:
    All Ages
  • Notes:
    Jim & Tim will be playing for a private party

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Aug 06 2019

Jim & Tim in Downers Grove on 08/27/19

Related show

  • Artist:
    Jim & Tim
  • Date:
    08/27/19
  • Time:
    11:00am
  • Venue:
    Private Event
  • City:
    Downers Grove , IL
  • Venue phone:
    630.492.0487
  • Country:
    United States
  • Age restrictions:
    All Ages
  • Notes:
    Jim & Tim will be playing for a private party.

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May 23 2019

Jim & Tim in Algonquin on 05/29/19

Related show

  • Artist:
    Jim & Tim
  • Date:
    05/29/19
  • Time:
    8:00pm
  • Venue:
    Bullseye Pub & Eatery
  • City:
    Algonquin , IL
  • Address:
    119 S. Main St.
  • Venue phone:
    224.333.0028
  • Country:
    United States
  • Admission:
    No Cover
  • Age restrictions:
    All Ages
  • Notes:
    Jim & Tim ARE BACK at Bullseye Pub & Eatery, a new Sports Pub & Eatery in downtown Algonquin. They specialize in providing the right mix of atmosphere, food choice, and fun for any occasion, featuring music by Jim & Tim!

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May 04 2019

Jim & Tim in Algonquin on 05/15/19

Related show

  • Artist:
    Jim & Tim
  • Date:
    05/15/19
  • Time:
    7:00pm
  • Venue:
    Bullseye Pub & Eatery
  • City:
    Algonquin , IL
  • Address:
    119 S. Main St.
  • Venue phone:
    224.333.0028
  • Country:
    United States
  • Admission:
    No Cover
  • Age restrictions:
    All Ages
  • Notes:
    Come see us at Bullseye Pub & Eatery, a new Sports Pub and Eatery in downtown Algonquin. They specialize in providing the right mix of atmosphere, food choice, and fun for any occasion, featuring music by Jim & Tim!

    We start at 7:00 and play until 10:00. Come out and have a great time with us for a mid-week pickup!

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Nov 09 2018

Jim & Tim in Joliet on 12/31/18

Related show

  • Artist:
    Jim & Tim
  • Date:
    12/31/18
  • Time:
    4:00pm
  • Venue:
    Double J Sports Bar
  • City:
    Joliet , IL
  • Address:
    1001 Essington RD.
  • Venue phone:
    (815) 730-8488
  • Country:
    United States
  • Age restrictions:
    No Minors
  • More information
  • Notes:
    New Year’s Eve at the Double J, with a champagne toast at 7:00. Reservations go quickly. Come out and celebrate at the Double J!

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Jan 03 2012

On Haitus

It’s that time of year again for me. I usually take a quick break from the podcast during the month of January. Time to recharge and do a little forward planning (though there’s usually not much of that (c; ).

I don’t think I’ll take the entire month of January off, but It will at least be the next couple of weeks before the show is back. I hope to do some writing for this site and the others for which I write.  (That’s right, I said “for which”, I can write goodly, you know.)

I’ll let you know when the show’s coming back, it may be a quick “Hey you! The show’s back in 15 minutes” or it could be more. Hopefully more than that, but I’ve lived with me a long time now, I know how I am.

Talk to you in a couple of weeks or so, until then, “Bye for now.”

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Jul 04 2008

060 – Come See About Me Or YouTube Or…

recorded 03 July 08

On this episode of With A Voice Like This:

At Any Rate (00:00:54)
I take a look at the Judges’ ruling made Thursday in Viacomm’s suit against Google which instructs Google to turn over approximately 12 terrabytes of YouTube data to Viacomm, including Login IDs and IP addresses of users. People have issue with the case itself, but it’s to be expected that Corporate representatives of traditional media and the Internet go head to head to help definewhat’s allowable and what isn’t. Is the customer’s loss of privacy acceptable collateral damage in the court battle?

4-AM update (00:09:00)
There was a lot to talk about again this episode regarding 4-AM, the group and the website. So I talked about a lot of the work I’ve done on stage.4-am.net before go live. Plugins galore, starting with the Search Engine Optimization plugin in All in One SEO Pack and all that’s gone into that. Then the new tiltviewer Photo Gallery using both the NextGEN Gallery and NextGEN FlashViewer plugins, which are great and you need to see what you can do with them using your own flickr account. Amazing.

Then a quick discussion of what’s happening with the group, a new business direction and of course another new arrangement we did. This week’s was the Supremes’ Come See About Me. And we’re getting closer to a gig where we can do a live video stream so you all can see what 4-AM is all about.

And of course, Comments From the Podcast Gallery.

Speaking of, don’t forget you can always call in your Comments From the Podcast Gallery to the comment line at 630.492.0487. I’m more than happy to have your comments and to put them on the show.

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Written by With A Voice Like This · Categorized: Marketing, Method, Show, Uncategorized · Tagged: All-in-One SEO, court ruling, Google, NextGen Gallery, NextGen Gallery Flashviewer, photo gallery, privacy, Viacomm, website, YouTube

May 15 2008

Poll Dancing – Bleeding Edge Style

While working on the 4-AM website, I had a couple (okay, more than a couple, but I’ll start there) decisions to make about what goes on the website and what will work best for my target audience which is bleeding edge, New Media early adopter types like you. Yes, you are, you’re reading this, aren’t you? Anyway, that’s why I’m asking you. It’s always best to go straight to the source and there you are. Let me know what you think, I have no doubt that you will come up with some things I’ve never even thought of, you’re good like that. The other choice works even if you choose one of the choices in the list, so don’t hesitate to add it, if you think of something.

 

 

Thank you for letting me know what you think.

Written by With A Voice Like This · Categorized: Internet, Marketing, Method, Uncategorized · Tagged: Poll, web design, web navigation, website

May 08 2008

052 – Can I Get A Little Help Here?

This Episode of With A Voice Like This:

Hey, I’m not too proud to ask for help. I’m a little stymied trying to help the rest of 4-AM understand what the Internet can do for the group. They seem to see a website as mainly a virtual brochure for the group. I know it’s much more than that but I find myself in the unenviable position of new information not having the same impact when a colleague shares it as it would if it were shared by an outside expert.

This is where you come in. Give a listen, you’ll hear a few of my ideas and I’d really like you to share yours. You can drop me a line at [email protected], call it into the Comments From the Podcast Gallery voicemail at 630.492.0487 or just leave a comment here. I look forward to your input.

By the way, does anyone know if PodCamp Chicago is still on for June 6-8? the information has run dry and I thought that would be a great venue to perform at and give the rest of the group a taste of what the Internet can do. Let me know.

Listener’s Choice

Well, this episode’s Listener’s choice is a bit of a do over. Kim Fenolio pointed out to me that there were different versions of Laura Clapp’s Not Responsible available and I managed to miss the one that Kim liked best. So to make up for it (since this is Listener’s Choice), I played a Laura Clapp twofer, The accoustic version of Not Responsible and Let It Rain. You can find Laura’s music on the Podsafe Music Network [Edit: Site no longer exists], at myspace.com/lauraclapp and www.lauraclapp.com.

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Written by With A Voice Like This · Categorized: Marketing, News, Philosophy, Show, Uncategorized · Tagged: band, help, Internet, Marketing, PodCamp Chicago

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