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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. (43 views)... More...

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Posted 2 hours ago

What's the most inviting street in Chicago?

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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? (39 views)... More...

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Posted 2 hours ago

Where Are You Going? Hyde Park Mural Asks Big Questions

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The first in a series on the city's murals begins in Hyde Park (114 views)... More...

mdgilmer

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Posted 3 hours ago

Will Senator Garrett Vet Out as Democratic Lt. Governor Candidate?

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State Senator Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest) becomes the latest Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate to present her credentials to Governor Patrick Quinn. Will her reform legacy & personal preferences help her prospects, Windy Citizens? (41 views)... More...

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Posted 7 hours ago

intldawn posted an article:
15 hours ago

2 Saints, 1 CEO, a train, some bloggers, and a sign

Well, what's a day on Windy Citizen without a lot of controversy and opportunities to give some well-deserved props?

Classic film star: The incomparable Eva Marie Saint will return to Chicago for the first time in 24 years for a special screening of "North by Northwest" at the Music Box on March 30. One Citizen didn't know she was still alive. Oh, yes. She is 85.

Crime Alert: Stranger Danger Alert continues

If you live in a 5 block radius by the X Sport Fitness / Village Discount Store on Elston (between Lawrence & Montrose) , please be on the look out for strange men trying to lure children into their cars.

There have been 3 instances in the past 3 weeks in that area. The creeps are :

Eva Marie Saint Comes to Chicago for "North by Northwest" at the Music Box

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Not like we ever need an excuse to watch North by Northwest again, but the presence of both Eva Marie Saint and Robert Osborne make our non-attendance at the Music Box's free screening on Tuesday, March 30 unthinkable. (417 views)... More...

randomcha

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Posted 1 day ago

Chicago bloggers meetup tonight (Windy Citizens especially invited)

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There's going to be a Chicago blogger meetup tonight at 6pm at a downtown location disclosed to people who RSVP for the event. In addition to sharing tips on blogging and meeting other Chicago bloggers, we'll spend some time testing Windy Citizen and trying to break it. Should be fun. (385 views)... More...

BradFlora

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Posted 1 day ago

Club Owner Pleads Guilty

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Anthony Demasi was the young owner of the hottest nightclubs in Chicago — Reserve and Crescendo. He played host to Hollywood stars and Chicago socialites, politicians, Outfit guys, models, commodities traders, car dealers, bookies, everybody who was anybody Then, he fell and here's Kass' view. (330 views)... More...

mikevolpe

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Posted 1 day ago

Detailed: The Technician, Anthony Failla at Anthony's Electronics

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A special video series by Grant Slater focusing on four local artisans. We conclude with Anthony Failla of Anthony's Electronics. (279 views)... More...

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