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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. (32 views)... More...
LAZ      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 5 hours ago
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Close to 2,000 patriots march against the war: Chicago Media doesn't report it.
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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. (45 views)... More...
LAZ      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 7 hours 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. (56 views)... More...
automaticforthe...      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 8 hours 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. (32 views)... More...
me3dia      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 9 hours 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. (34 views)... More...
Matt Paolelli      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 10 hours 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. (46 views)... More...
intldawn      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 10 hours ago
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Chicago's Latino Street Vendors Look for Justice

Chicago's Latino Street Vendors Look for Justice

Latino street vendors band together for better working conditions and to fight for the legalization of selling prepared warm food. (82 views)... More...
me3dia      comments 4 comments      tim Posted 10 hours ago
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What's the most inviting street in Chicago?

This week, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood called for a national transportation policy that includes pedestrians and bicyclists, transit riders, and people of all ages and abilities ... which begs the question: What is Chicago's most inclusive street? (90 views)... More...
MetroPlanners      comments 1 comment      tim Posted 11 hours ago
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