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Democratic State Comptroller Candidate Plays Loose with Green

Democratic State Comptroller Candidate Plays Loose with Green

Here's a new form of renewable energy--incineration of burning tires! That's what Democratic State Comptroller candidate & State Representative David Miller has added to legislation, apparently to assist his beleaguered Chicago South Suburban legislative district. (41 views)... More...
abledanger      comments 3 comments      tim Posted 12 hours ago
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Talk Show Host Tavis Smiley Questions Obama Action @ CSU

Talk Show Host Tavis Smiley Questions Obama Action @ CSU

Chicago State University hosted some of the nation's leading African American leaders this week as they discussed with host Tavis Smiley whether President Obama has done enough. Should any beleaguered community expect special treatment in a post-racial world, Windy Citizens? (16 views)... More...
redmotorman      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 13 hours ago
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Why is Mayor Daley Greatful for Developer's Zoneing Bribery Conviction?

Why is Mayor Daley Greatful for Developer's Zoneing Bribery Conviction?

Did Mayor Daley avoid a bout with the bends after Chicago Galewood Yards developer Calvin Boender's conviction this week of bribing the re-zoneing of the Austin neighborhood project? Inspector General's oversight of the Chicago City Council & zoneing reforms on tap, Windy Citizens? (6 views)... More...
qstrian      comments 2 comments      tim Posted 13 hours ago
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Justice Stevens shows the craft of the Court

Justice Stevens shows the craft of the Court

Chicago native and U.S. (108 views)... More...
Darryl Swint      comments 1 comment      tim Posted 18 hours ago

La Baguette delivery truck (PHOTO)

flickr via billieguerriero



The above photo of the La Baguette Bakery truck was taken right outside the Cermak Produce on Kedzie, between Berteau and Cullom.  

Weekend Events (Sunday, March 21st)

The Albany Park Weekend Events is back! I stopped doing it because of the weather, and frankly, because there isn't much to do in this neighborhood in the winter months. And I dropped the ball on not getting around to this earlier and including Friday & Saturday. Oops.


Sunday

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. (124 views)... More...
abledanger      comments 2 comments      tim Posted 1 day 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. (103 views)... More...
LAZ      comments Post a comment      tim Posted 2 days ago
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