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June, 2008
Vodka tonics with a side of prayer
by Sandi Villarreal | Mon, 06/30/2008 - 23:11
It takes about two vodka tonics before I’m physically able to board a plane—or as I like to call it, a coffin with wings. Another $6 shot of liquid courage from the nice flight attendants, and I’m good to go for the duration.
This becomes a problem with age and maturity as I begin to travel more both because my family resides in Texas (aka, Utopia) and because I am beginning to take business/school-related trips to meet sources and do research. But for most flights, it works.
That is, except for this past weekend.
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Feds: racial slurs, discrimination go covert with coded words
Code words are used to identify ethnic and racial groups to skirt racist claims
Bats come alive as Sox sweep Cubbies at the Cell; keep slim division lead over Twins
Jim Thome moonshot off Ascanio caps 5-1 victory; Cubs lead over Cards shrinks to 2-1/2 games
National politics color 2008 Pridefest parade
Parade grand marshall is working to have Congress repeal the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy.
Maybe this red-tail hawk prefers LaSalle Bank
The hawk and its nest are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty ActPitchfork reveals set times
by Jim Collins | Sun, 06/29/2008 - 23:21
When you’re a concert junkie (or maybe just a music geek), it’s always fun to start mapping out a festival itinerary weeks in advance. Lollapalooza has given us more than month to hatch a plan of attack for its seven stages in Grant Park Aug. 1-3.
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See and be seen shopping, dining or drinking at Riverwalk
Tours, taxis, drinks, art and shopping along the Chicago River
Beer man! (and microphilanthropist, too)
Carter helps provide small loans to entreprenuers worldwide.
Chicago's the setting for some sour gun porn
'Wanted': stars Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy and Morgan Freeman--filmed in Chicago
Could Jimbo's become a John Barleycorn?
Longtime 'shot-and-a-beer' Sox bar owners fear their watering hole could become a John Barleycorn -- the North Side, single Cub fan staple
Sox 8, Cubs 0
Live play-by-play of today's Sox-Cubs game from a guy wearing the world's most wrinkled shirt
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Comic Legend Dies, Jim Beam Endorses Wrigley, Chicago Pizzas for Soldiers, Summerfests and Gun Rights
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Taste of Chicago vs. Summerfest
by Jim Collins | Thu, 06/26/2008 - 13:07
The Taste of Chicago and Milwaukee's Summerfest have lots of similarities. Both festivals attract thousands with food, fun and big name musical acts. They both span the same 10 or so days each summer. And this year they both got Stevie Wonder.
But for my money I'll take Summerfest over the Taste any day of the week.
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You can lead them to sushi... but you can't make White Sox fans eat it
White tuna, black caviar merge to honor Sox
Mayor Daley calls Supreme Court's gun-ban reversal 'a very frightening decision'
High court strikes down Washington D.C. law in ruling that could have Chicago implications
Taste goes green, healthy
This year, Taste of Chicago is trying to make a bit of a "green" statement.If the cosmologist ain't drinking, it's no party
by Paul Dailing | Wed, 06/25/2008 - 14:38
So, I have a very simple job here at the Windy Citizen. Do crazy stuff, do it with crazy people and don't miss the damn zombie march.
I missed the damn zombie march. It was over the weekend.
But the way I even found out about it is my segue into this week's topic – astrophysics and cosmology.
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Bank returns woman's $300K
Gutierrez gets involved in case of woman, 86, who was ripped off by teller.
Mayor's brother William 'considering' a run in 2010
Bill Daley, brother of Mayor Richard M. Daley, has been sounding out Democrats about a possible race for governor in 2010.
Tribune Tower could be put up for sale
Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell said today the company is in discussions with real estate firms to determine how to generate the most value from the neo-Gothic Michigan Avenue home of the flagship Chicago Tribune.
Chicago-style pizzas headed to troops in Iraq
An Elk Grove Village man has arranged for thousands of pizzas to be frozen, packed in dry ice and shipped to the Middle East in time for the Fourth of July.
Some Chicago Clinton Supporters Not Going For Obama
There are signs Democrats still have some work to do to keep the family together.And I'm a godmother
by Sandi Villarreal | Tue, 06/24/2008 - 17:02
Sometimes it’s the little things: the sun rising over Lake Michigan, a poignant song, a selfless act of kindness. They tell us how small we are — that there must be something bigger.
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Bank teller helps herself to customer's money
Chase teller was siphoning away 86-year-old Jessie McDonald's cash, the public guardian's office says -- and so far Chase hasn't paid it back.
Is the Grand Calumet river worth saving?
The Grand Calumet remains one of the biggest threats to the health and vitality of Lake Michigan.
Jim Beam Supports Wrigley Field
The Kentucky bourbon brand erected a billboard across from Wrigley imploring, "Save our Ballpark's Name." The website listed on the sign, www.saveourname.com, includes a petition demanding that Wrigley remain Wrigley forever.
Doctor tells boy: 'We are going to save your life'
An eight-year old boy's condition is improving Tuesday morning after he suffered multiple gunshot wounds in a drive-by shooting near Humboldt Park Monday.
Locals angle for roles in Johnny Depp film
It's long hours, hard work and little pay, but the chance to appear as an extra in the movie "Public Enemies" - being filmed throughout the city this month - draws plenty of local interest.Lunch Break Dancin' @ P4K Summer Concert Series
by Jim Collins | Mon, 06/23/2008 - 23:17
Mondays just got a little bit cooler. Chicagoans can now break up that dreaded return-to-work day with some free lunchtime music at Millennium Park. The Pitchfork Music Festival and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs have teamed up to offer a special concert series called Audible Architecture: Chicago Nightclubs at Noon. Last summer, a similar series was held inside the Chicago Cultural Center.
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Funny looks from the Walgreens cashier
by Mark Fontecchio | Mon, 06/23/2008 - 22:07
Last week my wife asked me to pick up a couple things on my way home. My son Matthew seemed a little warm to the touch, and we thought that he might have a fever.
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Father Pfleger returns to St. Sabina
Raucous and emotional celebration greets priest's return from suspension
Comedian George Carlin dead at 71
Carlin constantly questioned and prodded American sacred and social institutions in his comedy actThat's A Rap: Cubbies Clobber in Crosstown Classic
by Matt Paolelli | Mon, 06/23/2008 - 00:27
What a weekend for Cubs fans! The South Side three-game invasion of the Friendly Confines included two rollercoaster rides, one walk in the park and an unexpected rap duel.
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With lax Illinois regulation, car title loans scams victimizes
Of the 16 states that permit high-interest auto loans, only Illinois sets no limit on the interest rates
CPS students earn their sea legs through local yacht program
Chicago Yacht Club program teaches sailing to CPS students. Some students have never been on Lake Michigan.New Chicago city workers get smaller city pensions
Reforms may use 401(k) plans to save money
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Chicago Farmer's Markets, Lollapalooza Line-up Announced, New Cubs Blog, Dump the Pump, Cubs-Sox Faceoff
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Englewooder fatally shot while helping his wounded wife
The gunman and stabber were taken into police custody, but no charges have been filed as of 5:30 a.m.
Chicago Carless Blogger calls out C.T.A. whiners
"I think the problem is really that she's trapped by her limited thinking about her relationship to--and need for--her automobile. It's hard to step out of that gas-powered comfort zone."
Woman on Metra train injured in freak crossing arm accident
"It's very much a freak occurrence," she said. "It's something that has never happened on our system before. I talked to people who have been with us for 30 years and they said they've never seen anything like it."
Soaring gas prices cause Americans to re-think the way we drive
How are we dealing with soaring gas prices? By driving fewer miles - 30 billion fewer miles and counting
Salmonella cluster traced to Old Town, Wicker Park
9 cases at 2 Adobo Grill eateries will help find origin of bad tomatoes
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Direct-to-consumer advertising misleads patients, upsets doctors
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Defending and Defining the True Cubs Fan
by Matt Paolelli | Wed, 06/18/2008 - 16:24
Welcome to Nearly Next Year! I hope this blog will help Cubs fans gain a deeper appreciation for their team, their fellow fans and the traditions and culture associated with bleeding Cubbie blue. After all, this is the year! And if not, there's always next year. (But so far, so good!)
To kick things off, I want to delve into an issue that has been bothering me since the beginning of the baseball season.
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UIC teaching its new docs less-invasive technology with robots
Robots operate with doctors sitting yards away from table
Official Lollapalooza schedule announced
by Jim Collins | Tue, 06/17/2008 - 12:37
Lollapalooza just released its day-by-day schedule and a handful of kick-ass aftershows. So it's time to start making some decisions. There's quite of a few time slot battles including Saturday's 6:30 p.m. trifecta with Broken Social Scene, Battles and Lupe Fiasco all playing different stages at the same time. On Friday night, Radiohead gets the crowd all to themselves. But the other headliners will have to compete for your attention. It's Wilco vs.
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Star athlete decides academics more important than football scholarship
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Shiller’s critics praise her motives even as they turn up the heat
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Cubs and White Sox. North and South. Baseball supremacy?
Are the Cubs and Sox on a Red Line World Series collision course?
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Chicago TIFS: Find out what 161 mayoral slush funds look like
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Cops bust Chicago Craigslist hooker sting
Officers post fake ads to snag johns
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Chicago farmer's markets provide nutrition boost for low income residents
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All bike rides should be naked
by Paul Dailing | Sun, 06/15/2008 - 04:56
My mom will be happy when she finds out I wore my bicycle helmet. She probably won't be so happy when she finds out I didn't wear pants.
I went to the Chicago leg of the World Naked Bike Ride, folks. And I had a blast.
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The obligatory, cheesy Father's Day post
by Mark Fontecchio | Sat, 06/14/2008 - 23:36
There was a column in the Chicago Tribune recently defending the necktie as a good Father's Day gift. Hogwash.
It's true that when fathers are asked what they want for Father's Day, they'll probably say nothing. That could be because they think you're asking what material thing they want. And as for material things, most fathers couldn't really give a damn.
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R. Kelly acquitted of all charges: the trial in review
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Olympic Village might replace Michael Reese Hospital
Deal for 2016 will affect McCormick Place air rights
Obama fights back, says rumors about wife are untrue
Campaign no longer ignoring Internet rumors about speech by Michelle
Chicago and police officers lose case and $7.7 million for false arrest
Nurse wins case after accusations she robbed, disarmed officer during rescue
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