January, 2009

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Photos: Disco Biscuits, RJD2, Prefuse 73 @ Congress Theater, 1/24/2009

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Ed Marszewski and the Chicago Underground Art Scene

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Ed Marszewski is an important figure in the Chicago underground art scene.

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All the Happy People....

by Jessica Johnston | Sat, 01/31/2009 - 09:49

Big Smile

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'Given the state of the economy'...used running gear looks good

by Leslie Patton | Sat, 01/31/2009 - 00:28

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Mayor Daley is Not Pointing Fingers

by Anna Tarkov | Fri, 01/30/2009 - 22:22

Mayor Daley leaves early for the weekend while we look at His Honor's reaction to the Blago impeachment, an unhappy citizen and some home-grown Daley poetry

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Objectified Screening in Chicago

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"Objectified is a feature-length independent documentary about industrial design. It’s a look at the creativity at work behind everything from toothbrushes to tech gadgets.
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Obama talks sports

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FCC petition challenges AT&T discrimination

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Illinois NATOA and Chicago Access Network Television joined with a nationwide coalition of community media groups, municipalities and regional organizations today in filing a Petition for Declarato More... (490 views)

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Amp Rock Bar in Lincoln Park - What is a rock lounge sans live rock?

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Sarah Preston reviews Lincoln Park's new rock lounge. Her verdict? It may not be authentic, but it sure is pretty
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Well, Someone's Hiring - Sun-Times News Group hosts job fair

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Unemployment may be swelling, but area job seekers are in luck.
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North Pond: one of Chicago's many hidden gems

by Jessica Johnston | Fri, 01/30/2009 - 09:31

Lincoln Park, Chicago North Pond

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Mayor Daley is Putting Your Tax Dollars to Work

by Anna Tarkov | Thu, 01/29/2009 - 22:35

Mayor Daley takes time off from the bright lights and the cameras while we consider political egos, federal stimuluses and mental health activists

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Olympic organizers ping 10k volunteers in response to anti-games forum

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Anti-game organizers set up a forum to discuss their aims. Pro-olympic contingent offers a speaker for their panel. Forum organizers say no.
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Accessibility in Chicago: Will we be able to get in?

by jo holzer | Thu, 01/29/2009 - 19:45

It is an uncomfortable question to have to ask before leaving home for
a family evening out – it smells of social exclusion, denied entry, not

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Blagojevich Real Source for Impeachment Speech

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We've found the true source of Blagojevich's Impeachment Defense Plea. You'll find that it is steeped in Chicago culture and his speech is very similar to what we found
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Wilson Yard developer supoenas Google to unmask Uptown bloggers

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The attorney representing Wilson Yard developer Peter Holsten in the lawsuit filed against him by Fix Wilson Yard has subpoenaed Google seeking information about two Uptown blogs, "Uptown Upda More... (569 views)

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Metallica Concert Review, Allstate Arena

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Metallica came into Chicago for a two-night set. Yep, they rocked. Check out the review, which includes photos and video. Part 2 of the review is forthcoming.
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Black Eyed Peas' Keith Harris Talks About His Hometown Chicago

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Despite achieving fame and fortune, Black Eyed Peas' drummer Keith Harris is surprisingly down to earth. Mike Phillips finds out how his Chicago and church upbringing keeps him that way.
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Cubs Heist Heilman

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A review of the Cubs latest trade with the Mariners.
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Former WBEZer organizing all-star forum on "saving Chicago journalism"

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You should go to this.
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The Chicago Auto Show's Blogger sounds like kind of a jerk

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The Chicago Auto Show has a blog, and it doesn't want to hear your "excuses" about not being able to afford to attend this year.
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WBEZ carts out every on-air Andrew Bird performance in their archives

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If you're an Andrew Bird fan (and really, if you're reading this you probably are) then you'll appreciate WBEZ collecting together its live in-studio recordings of the man.
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St. Louis loves the Cubs...er, well maybe not according to this pic

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No snow angels?
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2 transsexuals sue Illinois over birth certificates

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Before undergoing sex-change surgery in 2007, Kari Rothkopf drove to the vital records office in Springfield to ask about switching the gender on her birth certificate from male to female.
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A little dose of the Clippers can cheer up the January Bulls' blues

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Eric Gordon needs to stop fouling excellent shooters (Ben Gordon) at the three-point line.
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NBC Chicago commenters spew a little hate on station's idea of "News"

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A bloggy, blurby item about Obama's new cook on NBC Chicago's revamped Web site, written by a contributor to a former Gawker.com blog, finds a cold reception from the commentariat there.
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Rose starting to get star treatment in win over Clippers

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Rookie Derrick Rose is one of only three Bulls to appear in every game this season. He leads the team in minutes played at 37.4.
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Ex-Chicago Cop accused of extorting, beating tow truck drivers for $$$

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A second ex-Chicago Cop has been charged this week with attempting to extort money from tow truck drivers in exchange for hooking them up with tows from accident scenes.
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Live: Blagojevich Impeachment Trial starts at 9:30 a.m. on CLTV

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Watch Governor Blagojevich's Senate impeachment trial live on CLTV today and throughout the rest of its duration. Todays coverage starts at 9:30 A.M. and will run through the afternoon.
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Chicago Tolls

by Jessica Johnston | Thu, 01/29/2009 - 01:08

This is one of my favorites

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Mayor Daley is Heating Up Education

by Anna Tarkov | Wed, 01/28/2009 - 22:04

Mayor Daley pushes heating assistance while we look at dissatisfaction with the schools chief pick, housing programs and Chicago's many sister cities

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Protestors rally against Chicago school closings

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The Chicago Board of Education is planning to close, consolidate, phase out, and turn schools around to perform better academically.
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The underground links of the CTA: The tunnels connecting the Blue and Red Line trains. Plus, a tribute to Washington!

by Justin Goh | Wed, 01/28/2009 - 09:23

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Mayor Daley is Faking It

by Anna Tarkov | Tue, 01/27/2009 - 21:43

Mayor Daley is hopping mad about a fake cop and no is sure what to make of the new chief of Chicago schools

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Forgotten Chicago - Defining the 'Four plus One' (4+1)

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Chances are you probably live in a Four plus One, often cited as a building type that is unique to Chicago and found in ultra-high density neighborhoods throughout the city.
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STOP DALEY's ILLEGAL LAND GRAB, STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS CHICAGO.

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Former North Park softball player donates her kidney to family member

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Pam Carlson will be forever known by North Park softball fans as the player who hit a home run in her first collegiate at-bat.
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Animal Collective @ Metro, 1/22/2009

by Jim Collins | Tue, 01/27/2009 - 17:18

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"Thriller" The Musical Coming to Chicago?

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Michael Jackson's epic Thriller video will possibly be made into a musical and could make its pre-Broadway debut in Chicago!
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Prop Bets for rest of 2009 Chicago Bulls' season--Barkley included

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It's usually the dark ages of pro sports--mid-February through the end of March.
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Chicago's storefront churches

by Justin Goh | Tue, 01/27/2009 - 11:11

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Why are Wicker Park's coffee shops so lame?

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The Wicker Park Gadfly looks at the current coffee scene in the neighborhood, asking why no one has stepped up to fill the void left by the closing of Filter.
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The end of a school dynasty 22 years and 7 siblings in the making

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The last of seven sisters to attend Maria in Chicago Lawn, a private catholic girls school, Genevieve Roland's upcoming graduating marks the end of an era for her family of 17 and those who've educ More... (250 views)

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New Fitness Classes in Chicago: Skipping rope to punk rock

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A new fitness class at the Discovery Center on Lincoln Ave combines punk rock and jump rope to keep people loose, limber and light.
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Chicago Ritz-Carlton loses star, Alinea 5-starred

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The new Mobil Travel Guide's 2009 star awards are out, and the Ritz-Carlton Chicago has been dropped to four stars after a six-year run with five stars among lodgings.
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71,000 jobs were cut today...but here's who's hiring in Chicago still

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A rundown of current tech job openings in Chicago including spots at Tribune, Thomson Reuters, IBM, Deloitte, Digitas, and Harpo.
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What would Chicago Schools look like if run like the CTA?

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With current CTA prez said to be taking over Chicago Public Schools, what should we expect in the new regime?
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Epic Burger Shuts Out Local Blogger...and she ain't happy about it

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A poison-pen missive from The Local Tourist to the manager of the Epic Burger, who kept her locked out 5 minutes after opening time on a cold winter's day.
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Next CPS chief walking into tougher situation than Duncan did

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If Mayor Richard M.
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Veteran lawyers on gov's media blitz: A horrible, horrible idea

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"Given that he doesn't know all the evidence against him, there's tremendous risk in what he's doing," said Levin, who prosecuted ex-Gov. George Ryan. "Some of the statements . . .
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Mayor Daley is Going About Business as Usual

by Anna Tarkov | Mon, 01/26/2009 - 20:43

Mayor Daley considers how to jump-start the economy while we take a look at who will head Chicago Public Schools and how nice non-paying jobs can be

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IDEO moving to West Loop

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Design firm IDEO moves to the West Loop
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Danny Davis Asked Feds to Prop Up National Bank of Commerce

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Too early too ascertain if this is a real scandal, or simply trumped up gossip the Rupert Murdoch version of the Wall Street Journal likes so much. We shall see.
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Richard Nickel house makes list of "Chicago 7"

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Preservationist and architectural photographer Richard Nickel's former home is in danger of demolition.
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Chicago Teen Fools Police Into Thinking He Was A Cop

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Chicago police are trying to figure out how a 14-year-old boy duped them into thinking he was an officer.
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Chicago well represented at All-Star Game

by Craig Kanalley | Mon, 01/26/2009 - 15:57

Breakaway for Patrick Kane, one move this way, one move that way, he shoots -- scores!

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The 2009 Preservation Chicago Most Endangered Buildings List

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Each year in January, Preservation Chicago announces its "Chicago 7" list of Most Endangered Buildings.
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Slideshow: World Of Wheels

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Life-size Hot Wheels, cars equipped with video games, and Hummers with sound systems that shake the rear windshield wiper, wrestling, car models - World of Wheels is basically heaven for teenage bo More... (401 views)

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Colder by the lake: Photos of Chicago's icy winter lakefront

by Justin Goh | Mon, 01/26/2009 - 12:23

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New Web Site, RepSheet.com lets you look up your local officials

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Newly launched RepSheet.com lists which elected officials serve you, and also shows you the latest news mentioning any of them.
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Taxpayers on the Hook for CTA Drivers Running Red Lights

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Red light cameras are catching CTA drivers and guess who's footing the bill?
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Obama and black male mannerisms 101

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The moves. The "brotherhood grip" handshake. The (occasional) vernacular speech. When it comes to how our new president moves, greets and speaks, the younger generation gets it.
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CTA'S Huberman's next stop may be CPS

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Mayor Daley's one-time chief of staff and current CTA head may be tapped to replace outgoing CPS leader Arne Duncan.
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Home hoops advantage: CPS bans most opponent fans at hoops games

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After four incidents of violence — two involving gunplay — marred separate basketball games at Chicago Public High Schools, CPS officials banned fans of opposing teams from home games unless pa More... (267 views)

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Chicago Metro Water Reclamation District workers get wage hike

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The goal to is to remain competitive, attract top-quality engineers and tradespeople, MWRD spokeswoman says. More... (529 views)

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Blago hires PR firm that repped Drew Peterson

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To handle media dealings "outside the scope of his role as governor," Rod Blagojevich hired The Publicity Agency.
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Former Bull Curry's girlfriend slain on South Side

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Nova Henry and her infant daughter were killed in a domestic dispute, Chicago Police spokesman Monique Bond said. Henry and Curry's three-year-old son found unharmed at scene.
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Forgotten Chicago Re-design Launch!

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Forgotten Chicago, a website documenting little known elements of our city's infrastructure, architecture, neighborhoods, and much more has been redesigned!
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Getting ready for Valentine's Day in Chicago? So is she...

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Now what might she want with a theater like that on Valentine's Day?
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2008 Stats: Bernard Berian vs Devin Hester

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Dave Toub: Danieal Manning will be kick returner in 09'

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The People of Chicago, shown through Silhouettes

by Jessica Johnston | Sat, 01/24/2009 - 08:44

Step Into the Light

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Million-dollar fan

by Craig Kanalley | Sat, 01/24/2009 - 01:27

A local man is a million dollars richer and he's not in any way affiliated with the Chicago Blackhawks organization. He's actually a Hawks fan.

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Rod Blagojevich "Shame" Poster

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You've seen the now-famous Obama "Hope" poster...well this is nothing like that one.
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Mayor Daley is Cuckoo for the Governor

by Anna Tarkov | Fri, 01/23/2009 - 22:02

Mayor Daley holds a press conference with amusing results while we focus on thorny economic issues and a large new city department

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OTL #122- UNlympics, Passionate Uptown, Environment IL in HP

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Mike Stephen and Andy Hermann hate dibs, they hear about the Unlympics movement in Chicago, they discuss the passion that Uptown residents have for their neighborhood, and then they learn about an More... (361 views)

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City probing ex-Cop getting city garbage pickup at his hot dog stand

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The sanitation superintendent from Mayor Daley's boyhood home, the 11th Ward, and several underlings are under internal investigation over allegations they made illegal city garbage pickups from a More... (591 views)

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Students: CPS bilingual classes are suffering

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Bilingual services are in such short supply at some Chicago elementary schools that students sometimes resort to tutoring their fellow classmates.
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Playboy's coming back to Chicago...Here's how it might play out

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Get ready for photo spreads of Ukrainian Village hotties, a new amusement tax from Mayor Daley and Miss October joining the Cubbies for good luck.
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Who Stole the L Stop at Washington/State?

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The Washington/State L stop has turned up missing on the latest draft of CTA maps. Chicago Carless investigates...
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As they head into the break, questions linger for the Blackhawks

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A look at how Chicago's pro hockey team looks going into the all-star break. Prognosis? Shaky.
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Chicago bear Earl Bennett returns to Vanderbuilt during off-season

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Earl Bennett, current member of the Chicago Bears, has returned to Vanderbilt to work towards his undergraduate degree in the off-season.
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Chicago Cop William Cozzi Pleads Guilty to Beating Man in Wheelchair

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A Chicago police officer pleaded guilty today to violating the federal civil rights of a man whom the officer struck repeatedly with a dangerous weapon called a "sap" while the man was handcuffed a More... (263 views)

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Mystery PCB surfaces in Chicago, baffling researchers

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More than three decades after highly toxic PCBs were banned in the United States, an unusual PCB compound has turned up in the air outside several Chicago schools.
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Take It Etsy: The rise of an indie marketplace in Chicago

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More and more local designers and artisans are turning to Etsy.com to sell and market their wares according to Boutiqueville.
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Cubs Sale Good for Fans? (www.upperdecked.com)

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Is the new owners good or bad news for Cubs fans?
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On Chicago: Advice for Visitors

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Explore Chicago with some 19th century tourist tips.
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Fight Back Against Street Junk

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The Expired Meter is helping residents frustrated with their neighbors reserving street parking spaces with their junk, by providing them with informational posters to get the message out.
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Ricketts family is winning Cubs bidder: $900M

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After nearly two years of intrigue, the billionaire Ricketts family has emerged as the winning bidder to purchase the Chicago Cubs from Tribune Co.
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Words In A Shop Window

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Reflections on how a local merchant embraced our new President.
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Explore Chicago's Hancock Building

by Jessica Johnston | Thu, 01/22/2009 - 23:15

Signature Room

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Bulls Player Ranker - January 2009

by Jason Hahn | Thu, 01/22/2009 - 20:29

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Fine Me, No Fine You; Bulls' Gordon Gets Slap from Clueless Coach

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NBA egos are fragile--even ones that don't appear to be inflamed like Ben Gordon.
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An Evening with Ira Glass

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Ira Glass of This American Life will be returning to Chicago for an “intimate evening” on Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater.
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A Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip-Hop Arts

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A free “Winter Block Party” celebrating Chicago’s hip-hop arts will be held on Sunday, January 25th from noon - 5 p.m. at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater in Chicago, IL.
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Mayor Daley is Blaming the State

by Anna Tarkov | Thu, 01/22/2009 - 16:19

Mayor Daley talks tax prep while we ponder his spelling skills and sage advice for President Obama

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Inauguration No Ball For Young Republican Group

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How is Enya a metaphor for the new administration?
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Bulls' State of Address: They're really bad

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Bulls GM John Paxson attempted to soothe impatient Bulls' fans on Wednesday with words that remind how far off this franchise is from winning a title.
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The Killers Concert Review, UIC Pavillion

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Took in the Killers at UIC Pavillion on Tuesday, Jan. 20. In short, it was a great show, even though the acoustics at UIC are terrible. More... (1521 views)

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What does Chicago have over Austin? The Bookslut explains

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Interview with the mind behind BookSlut.com, one of the top online literary magazines...based here in Chicago.
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