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North Side man sues Groupon over alleged raw deal

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The suit not only alleges breach of contract, but accuses the company of violating Illinois law. (30 views)... More...

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Posted 2 weeks ago

Stroger Plans to Wait to Veto Sales Tax Rollback

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Cook County Board President Todd Stroger hopes public pressure will block eleven Commissioners from over-riding his promised veto of a sales tax rollback. (84 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

County Board set to try again today to lower sales tax rate

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The debate over what to do with Cook County's unpopular sales tax hike has turned into a political tennis match that just won't end. (34 views)... More...

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Posted 17 weeks ago

Plannerss take new look at Northerly Island

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With 2016 dreams dashed, what should become of Meigs site? (211 views)... More...

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Posted 18 weeks ago

Save 1% Sales Tax Just in Time for Holiday Shopping?

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The Chicago Sun Times reports that Governor Patrick Quinn plans to sign legislation which requires fewer Cook County Commissioner votes to roll back retail sales tax just in time for the holidays. Will patronage indebted Commissioners follow Quinn's lead? (148 views)... More...

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Posted 19 weeks ago

Olympic delegation adds security to trip

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A clout-heavy security firm will travel with Mayor Daley, his Olympic bid team and an ever-growing delegation to Denmark next month when Chicago officials make their final arguments for bringing the S (38 views)... More...

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Posted 25 weeks ago

Breaking down some hidden costs to a Chicago 2016 Olympics

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Digging into the Civic Federation's report on the 2016 bid reveals some new or previously undisclosed expenses - including ticket prices, aggressive naming rights projections and the cost to take publ (156 views)... More...

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Posted 29 weeks ago

Chicago cop injured, suspect shot in Loop incident

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Early reports say cop was breaking up armed robbery, was stabbed for his troubles and gunned down the suspect. (254 views)... More...

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Posted 29 weeks ago

Cook Co. Cops arrest 16-year-old girl pimped out in Craigslist ad

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Undercover officers in the most recent case found an ad promising the girl was the "best in town" and guaranteeing men the "time of your life." An officer called the phone number provided and the pers (149 views)... More...

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Posted 29 weeks ago

Civic Federation says 2016 Olympic bid gives 'adequate protection" for taxpayers*

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*Of course there's a catch - it requires vigorous oversight by the City Council of a Mayor Daley pet project. So, you know, could happen. (136 views)... More...

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Posted 29 weeks ago

Latest Windy Citizen stories about LISA DONOVAN

North Side man sues Groupon over alleged raw deal

Stroger Plans to Wait to Veto Sales Tax Rollback

County Board set to try again today to lower sales tax rate

Plannerss take new look at Northerly Island

Save 1% Sales Tax Just in Time for Holiday Shopping?

Olympic delegation adds security to trip

Breaking down some hidden costs to a Chicago 2016 Olympics

Chicago cop injured, suspect shot in Loop incident

Cook Co. Cops arrest 16-year-old girl pimped out in Craigslist ad

Civic Federation says 2016 Olympic bid gives 'adequate protection" for taxpayers*

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