Latest Windy Citizen links by Brad Flora

ABC News: Ill. Gov. Appoints Former AG to Senate

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:53:04 -0600

In an act of political audacity, embattled Illinois Gov.

First-person account of CTA "grinding" plus description

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 12:55:47 -0600

CTA Tattler has a first-person account from a CTA rider on the 135 bus who was sexually harassed by a man who appears to be making a regular habit of it according to the comments below.

Tons of Chicago webcams in one place courtesy of WGN

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:07:36 -0600

Found via Gapers Block. A roundup of several Chicago web cams lets you keep an eye on the city as it fills up with snow.

Patti Blagojevich apologizes to neighbors for media 'barrage' (w/note)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:02:38 -0600

Patti Blagojevich sent out a note over the weekend to surrounding homes. It read:

Dear Neighbor:

The Chicago Complex - The Atlantic (October 1930)

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:59:07 -0600

The Atlantic adds its voice to the chorus of reports on the ins and outs of Chicago politics...but its a voice from the past. 1930 to be exact.

Salvation Army Services Threatened by Pace of Donations

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:55:49 -0600

The Salvation Army in Chicago is facing a grave financial shortfall which will severely impact its services to those in need unless the pace of donations increases this Christmas season according to i

Drew Peterson Engaged To 23-Year-Old Woman

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 11:13:05 -0600

We've seen this movie before, right?

Drew Peterson is engaged to a 23-year-old woman.

Chicago blogger spies burning taxi cab from office window

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:40:28 -0600

"The entire passenger section and the open hood were engulfed in flames of apocalyptic proportion before the firefighters arrived. And I was amazed how quickly they put it out ...

Hundreds mourn Naperville police officer

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:44:54 -0600

Hundreds of mourners turned out Tuesday to remember Donald "DJ" Andries that way and to honor the Naperville police officer during a funeral Mass at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.

Eason-Watkins to be next Schools Chief

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:42:40 -0600

Barbara Eason-Watkins, chief education officer of the Chicago Public Schools, will soon replace Arne Duncan as chief executive officer, according to two sources close to the district%u2019s succession