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November, 2008

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OTL #114- CTA's Holiday Harassment, Sacred Heart School sings, Active Trans Alliance

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Listless Hawks shutout by Ducks

Must have been too much turkey; the Chicago Blackhawks put forth a lackluster effort and were blanked in Anaheim today 1-0 on the day after Thanksgiving.

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The most delicious history lesson ever: Mexique in West Town

The most delicious history lesson ever: Mexique in West Town

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TechWorks Creates Future Job Opportunities for the Chicago’s Students with Disabilities

Perhaps the “scariest” thing about having a disability is worry about the future.

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Daily Distraction: Robert Hodgin Blows Your Mind

Besides being one of the creators of the latest iTunes visualizer, Robert Hodgin has a website that never ceases to impress.

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Rogers Park residents, police mobilize to fight gangs, public drunkenness

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Mayor Daley is Indisposed

Daily Daley is on hiatus until Monday, December 1st.

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Police seek volunteers to monitor surveillance cameras

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Mayor Daley is King of Media

Mayor Daley takes another day off and allows us a perfect time to reflect on Chicago's Olympic bid and the Mayor's media savvy

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Jones' Big Ass Truck Rental & Storage

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At Women's Treatment Center, budget cuts hit home

At Women's Treatment Center, budget cuts hit home

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Megan Cottrell posted 51 weeks ago
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OTL #113- Obama's Old Ride, The Bloomingdale Trail, and Recapping the Local Prop 8 Protest

OTL #113- Obama's Old Ride, The Bloomingdale Trail, and Recapping the Local Prop 8 Protest

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Vector Marketing Petition

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iPhone 2.2 Software Update Full Review

The iPhone 2.2 update made its debut this weekend – pulling in some of the most requested features for the insanely popular mobile device. Tech Loop has had a chance to run the update through the rigors, and we are happy to say that we are very pleased with it. Unfortunately, though, some of the features that we’ve been hoping for have still not been implemented in this release.

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Schools focus on "exceeding" ISAT scores

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State moves against mortgage companies at W. Side building

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Larry Hughes starts at SF, makes game-winner

Larry Hughes, a combo guard, started at small forward on Monday night against the Utah Jazz and hit the game-winning jumpshot just as time ran out to give the Bulls a 101-100 victory.

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Mayor Daley is Out There and Loving It

Mayor Daley sticks up for the O'Hare Expansion and presents Chicago's bid to the European Olympic Committee

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DePaul, Loyola set new enrollment records

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Megan Cottrell posted 52 weeks ago
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LeClaire courts residents don't want to go without a plan

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Cash 'n' carry Turkey Day dinner Chicago-style

Cash 'n' carry Turkey Day dinner Chicago-style

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Drinking and diving: Chicago's dive bars

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A nibble of Native American sensitivity this Thanksgiving


The 21st-century take on Thanksgiving leaves many torn—between the traditional holiday’s warm fuzzies like family, food and gratitude and the guilt from th

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Tru Blood actor learned true dedication at Thornridge High

Tru Blood actor learned true dedication at Thornridge High

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Pickpocketed Chicago official warns: be careful

Pickpocketed Chicago official warns: be careful

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The family tree of Chicago's own president-elect

The family tree of Chicago's own president-elect

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Daily Distraction: Pitchfork.tv

Chicagoans probably know Pitchfork Media best for the Union Park music festival they
have hosted for the last three years. Now they can get
some of that same action at Pitchfork.tv.

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Holiday shoppers, travelers could be caught in crossfire between rival cab groups arguing over strike

Windy Citizen Original – One side aims to lean on Mag Mile retailers, the other on cabdrivers fear of unemployment More...
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Chicago recycling not so sustainable, cutbacks loom as demand from China cools

Windy Citizen Original – Will North Park's recycling programs be able to tough it out? More...
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CPS preschool nearly full in Englewood

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Specialties not a big draw

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The challenges of choice

The challenges of choice

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50 Days, 50 Voices, Countdown To The Inauguration

50 Days, 50 Voices, Countdown To The Inauguration

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Pioneering AIDS Fund In Jeopardy

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Regionwide fare hikes means public will pay more for public transporation in 2009

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Gmail Pimps Your Inbox

Google unveiled one of the most anticipated (and least functional) features for a most Gmail users yesterday – THEMES! If you aren't using Gmail, now is a great time to make the switch to the world's hottest webmail client.

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Hawks shine against Dallas, improve road record

The Greatest Show on Earth may be parked at the United Center, but Patrick Kane, Brian Campbell and the rest of the gang created a spectacle of their own in eastern Texas this evening. 

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Mayor Daley is Not Afraid

Mayor Daley demurs on Emanuel replacement, goes to Turkey and is publicly roasted by Alderman Ocasio (26th ward).

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Social Justice planners still focusing on 2010 opening

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Opponents plan second protest over M4 rifles

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Exclusive: In wake of bribery scandal, tenants question landlord's dealings

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Bangkok Dangerous. Chicago Cold.

A sweaty night, stepping off the Bangkok Skytrain Ratchathewi stop and wandering down an alley past street vendors selling cuttlefish on a stick and rows of women saying "Massage?

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New York Times Covers Chicago

New York Times Covers Chicago

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Daily Distraction: 1 Gigapixel Picture of Chicago at Night (Gorgeous!)

Chicago, Chicago - Oh, how we love thee. I'd like to ask you something: When is the last time you really stepped back and viewed our magnificent city from afar?

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Mayor Daley is Not Reading What You're Reading

Mayor Daley officiates at the City Counci meeting and promises relief for property owners

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Chicago Auto Show Blog

Chicago Auto Show Blog

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Shooting in Englewood: Beauty and danger, off the beaten path.


60th & Damen.

Englewood is widely regarded as the most dangerous neighborhood in Chicago.

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City cabbies ready to strike over fuel surcharge though many question the outcome

Windy Citizen Original – "..it doesn't stop the fact that people are not taking cabs," says one driver. More...

Mayor Daley is Jumping for Teamsters

Mayor Daley saves moonwalks for city kids and negotioates with organized labor

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Illinois foreclosures up 24 percent in October

Windy Citizen Original – One out of 410 Illinois homes went into foreclosure in October, a 24 percent jump over the previous month. More...
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Outside the Loop Radio #112

Outside the Loop Radio #112

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Daily Distraction: Christmas Loot!

Turkey day is neigh! After an evening of food, football and the inevitable unbuttoned-pants-nap, you need to plan your Christmas loot strategy. Today’s Daily Distraction has the perfect website for that Black-Friday wish list.

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Intimate Portraits of the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention

This weekend's Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention.

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Mayor Daley is Number One in Chicago

Mayor Daley doesn't need to fend off allegations of Obama cronyism while he continues to wrestle with the City budget

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Arise has come to the Chicagoland area on WJYS-TV62

Arise has come to the Chicagoland area on WJYS-TV62

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New Expressions teen newspaper may fold by year's end

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Life imitates art: Writer's Lincoln Park mugging similar to book incident

Life imitates art: Writer's Lincoln Park mugging similar to book incident

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Chicago's Bill Ayers: In his own words

Chicago's Bill Ayers: In his own words

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Hawks suffer from Shark bite - again

The San Jose Sharks have had enormous success against the Chicago Blackhawks, winning 11 straight against the Hawks going into tonight, and they made it 12.

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Rahmbo’s rabbi: Hearing from Rahm Emanuel’s spiritual adviser


During Barack Obama’s campaign, media and voters drew attention (and drama) to his religiosity—what’s his connection with Muslims?!  With R

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Top 10 Signs from Chicago's Proposition 8 Protest

Windy Citizen Original – Thousands took to Chicago's streets to protest California's passage of a gay marriage ban Saturday. Here are the best signs they carried. More...

Fan voting for All-Star Game underway

Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews and Brian Campbell are all on the ballot for the 2009 NHL All-Star game, set for late January in Montreal.

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Change You Don't Want: Keeping Your Obama Newspaper From Disintegrating

Change You Don't Want: Keeping Your Obama Newspaper From Disintegrating

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Mayor Daley is a Mayor's Best Friend

Mayor Daley is inspiring other Mayors, the Chicago media and even ordinary citizens

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Weekend Round-up

 So long, summer days!  Walks down the Bloomingdale Trail will now require sweaters and jackets.

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Daily Distraction: Puppy Cam

If you want your friends to look at something, just post a link on your gchat away message. That is how I got sucked into staring at puppies for half an hour.

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Mayor Daley is Going National

The Mayor attends a Chicago Police Department ceremony, talks boats with the City Council and the world gets our bad news

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Obama to Appoint CTO-Hooray!


New President-Elect Obama has announced that upon taking office a mere two months from now, he plans to bring a CTO (Chief Technology Officer) into his cabinet. The newly appointed CTO would bring a level of tech-awareness never before seen in Washington.

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Mental health centers say budget cuts mean crime, higher costs

Mental health centers say budget cuts mean crime, higher costs

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Bruins get extra point in goalie duel (+Video)

The Original 6 match-up had it all: fists flying, sprawling saves, goal posts, a penalty shot, overtime - even a shootout, why not?

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Chicago bishop addresses Obama’s potential abortion policies


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Altgeld Gardens residents proud of Obama victory

Windy Citizen Original – Barack Obama came as a community organizer to the Altgeld Gardens housing project on Chicago's Far South Side in 1985. Residents of the neighborhood describe their reaction to Obama's election day win and what Obama's victory might mean for them. More...

Trying to stay perfect

Eight games at home this season, eight games with at least a point.

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Mayor Daley is Acting Locally

Mayor Daley leads the monthly City Council meeting, attends a United Negro College Fund Function and finally a UNO function at the Sheraton.

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A Bahá’í birthday


Happy birthday to the founder of the Bahá’í faith, Bahá'u'lláh!  This Iranian prophet (1817-1892) identified himself as the next in l

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Questions about Rose and Horford: A smile and a frown

Two thoughts on tonight's loss to the Hawks:

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Chicago's most edifying way to get hammered.


Get in my nose! Olfactory sensations abounded at the Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer.

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Mayor Daley is Laying Down the Law

What Mayor Daley says goes.  Anyone got a problem with that?

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Tech Cocktail Chicago 9 Wrap Up


Tech Cocktail 9 closed out this past Thursday in Wrigleyville in the fabulous upper room of John Barleycorn.

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