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Daley orders 'partial shutdown' of city government

Mayor Daley today ordered a “partial shutdown” of city government for three days this year and three more days in 2009 to help solve Chicago’s worst budget crisis in a generation.

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Kayla Webley submitted 37 weeks ago
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iGo CTA-ing

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

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Darryl Swint submitted 38 weeks ago
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Body found in basement of Lakeview restaurant

This comes only a day or two after police found a body in a sewer in Uptown.

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Chris Douthitt submitted 37 weeks ago
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First pay-for-grades checks issued to Chicago students

First pay-for-grades checks issued to Chicago students

More than 1,650 CPS students paid for good grades. 'This is investing in you,' Harvard economics professor tells teens.

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Kayla Webley submitted 37 weeks ago
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Bears fall in heartbreaker

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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Craig Kanalley submitted 38 weeks ago
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Protest slated over police assault rifle plan

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.

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Frank submitted 37 weeks ago
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Survey: CTA rides are country's most expensive

Chicago public transit users, on average, pay more to ride than residents of other cities, according to a watchdog group study. The CTA is considering a fare increase.

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Frank submitted 37 weeks ago
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Blago wants carpool lanes for tollways. Do you?

Gov. Blagojevich wants to set aside ‘free-flow’ lane for those who share rides, drive hybrids — or pay more.

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Kayla Webley submitted 37 weeks ago
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Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week": Dark Horse's Crooked Tree IPA

Autumn is India Pale Ale season and Dark Horse's "Crooked Tree" is a fine representation of the style.

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Kayla Webley submitted 37 weeks ago
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Uncommon Ground: The Washington Post Profiles Hyde Park

Uncommon Ground: The Washington Post Profiles Hyde Park

"No American president has been elected from a place quite like Hyde Park, the home of Sen. Barack Obama."

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Brad Flora submitted 37 weeks ago
 

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