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New farmer's market shines in the Loop

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:59:22 -0500

The market features sustainable, locally-grown foods in the region.

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Impact of the foreclosure crisis in Chicago

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:40:02 -0500

What happens to a neighborhood when the foreclosure crisis hits home, leading to abandoned bank-owhed homes? Who pays the price? What is the cost?

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First Look: The Publican

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:41:05 -0500

Arguably the most anticipated restaurant of the year, The Publican finally opened its doors before they were torn down by the hungry, excited masses.

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Cheney to campaign in Illinois for Ozinga

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 10:25:24 -0500

Vice President Dick Cheney will be in Illinois campaigning for Republican Marty Ozinga in a tight House race where a GOP seat is up for grabs.

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Can you conquer The Urbanathon?

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:44:23 -0500

The Men's Health-sponsored 10.5-mile endurance run along Chicago's lakefront drew 3,200 who braved an endurance course of monkey bars, concrete barriers and a nice, long stair climb at Soldier Field.

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Protest slated over police assault rifle plan

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:24:31 -0500

Some city residents, led by a youth empowerment group, will demonstrate against Chicago police plans to let street cops carry assault rifles similar to those carried by U.S. soldiers in Iraq.

chitowndailynews.org

iGo CTA-ing

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:06:17 -0500

Pending legislation would allow iGo users to use the same card for transportation on the CTA.

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Bears fall in heartbreaker

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:19:09 -0500

Kyle Orton led Chicago to what appeared to be the winning score, until three plays later, as Atlanta pulled out the 22-20 win at the last second on Sunday.

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Microsoft Hackers Headline Chicago Security Conference Oct 31 - Nov 1

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 02:22:20 -0500

MS Security Engineers AKA ethical hackers headline an impressive list of presentations by security researchers, practitioners and execs on Oct 31-Nov 1. For only $100 including food and swag, it's a steal.

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Public housing residents say contractors aren't hiring CHA occupants

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:23:42 -0500

Chicago Housing Authority officials pledge to get contractors to adhere to the requirement to hire some public housing residents to work for them.

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