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All about the streets

Windy Citizens do not rest, even on a Friday. Here's your rundown in which I jam the word "street" into every teaser:

Art class: A Hyde Park mural designed by Olivia Gude kicks off a Chicagoist series showcasing outdoor street murals and indoor art around the city.

http://www.windycitizen.com/chicago/cultureevents/2010/03/19/where-are-y...

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Convicted Chicago Terrorist Deal Dodges Death Penalty

Convicted Chicago Terrorist Deal Dodges Death Penalty

Enough dead & wounded to fill a small hospital, convicted global terrorist Chicagoan David Coleman Headley dodges the death penalty for his role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks by offering to cooperate with authorities. (68 views)... More...
abledanger      comments 1 comment      tim Posted 7 hours ago
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Chicago restaurants invite you to celebrate their milestones

Most restaurants close within a year of opening, so these celebrations of five years and more are noteworthy. (56 views)... More...
LAZ      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 23 hours ago
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Get out of your Sunday brunch rut, Chicago!

Get out of your Sunday brunch rut, Chicago!

Skip the same old eggs and sausage, and check out this out-of-the-ordinary Ethiopian brunch buffet. (78 views)... More...
LAZ      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 1 day ago

What should you expect during a body scan at O'Hare International Airport

On Monday, O'Hare International Airport became one of the first airports in the U.S. to begin full body scanning of air travelers. The scan machines are a major step for the Transportation Safety Administration's effort to prevent terrorists seeking to target airports and airliners.

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Great News: O'Hare Tumbles in Rankings

Great News: O'Hare Tumbles in Rankings

According to a study, O'Hare is considerably less busy, dropping 8.8% in total passengers in the past year. (74 views)... More...
automaticforthe...      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 1 day ago
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Walking is the New Drawing

Walking is the New Drawing

At sunrise (6:45am) on Saturday, performance artist Stan Shellabarger will start walking east on Chicago Avenue from the street's terminal point in Melrose Park, hoping to end up at the lake at the sun's transit at 12:58pm, when the sun will be directly overhead. (51 views)... More...
me3dia      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 1 day ago
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ScienceRide, Northwestern's Version of Cash Cab, Is Ultimate Science Pop Quiz

ScienceRide, Northwestern's Version of Cash Cab, Is Ultimate Science Pop Quiz

This winter, SafeRide, Northwestern University's after-hours shuttle service, became "ScienceRide," an in-motion science quiz show for unsuspecting students. (66 views)... More...
Matt Paolelli      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 1 day ago
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Deputy Coroner arrested for DUI--and throws a fit

Deputy Coroner arrested for DUI--and throws a fit

When Will County Deputy Coroner Eryn Gray was arrested on a DUI charge, she launched into her best "You better recognize!" rant, resisting arrest and refusing to be fingerprinted. A coroner being picked up for drunk driving. Gotta love the symmetry. (81 views)... More...
intldawn      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 1 day ago
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