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Windy Citizen awarded $35,000 grant through Chicago Community Trust news incubator

Windy Citizen awarded $35,000 grant through Chicago Community Trust news incubator

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BradFlora posted 2 weeks ago
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Chi-Town Daily News Founder Launches New Venture

Chi-Town Daily News Founder Launches New Venture

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Geoff Dougherty, founder of the recently departed Chi-Town Daily News, launches the new public affa More... (563 views)

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me3dia posted 3 weeks ago
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Former Chi-Town Daily News tribe launches print tabloid Chicago Current

Former Chi-Town Daily News tribe launches print tabloid Chicago Current

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The first copies have just hit the streets today, but you can check out their site as well. Thoughts?

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kiyoshimartinez posted 1 week ago
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Apple may pay millions to 'dominate' CTA station

Apple may pay millions to 'dominate' CTA station

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Long recognized as one of America's savviest -- and most splashy -- advertisers, Apple Inc. is looking to seal another flashy pact with the CTA.

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shammara86 posted 3 weeks ago
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Now hear this: A 'crazy collision' of bloggers

Now hear this: A 'crazy collision' of bloggers

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Feder: "Oh, great. Just what we needed: Four hours of radio consisting of bloggers no one knows about yapping about blogs no one cares about."

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Daley defends TIF empire

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Play by play analysis of the lies we get fed about TIFs.

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faithinuptown posted 2 weeks ago
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Sexy photos of Chicago journalists expose TV news as a glamor game

Sexy photos of Chicago journalists expose TV news as a glamor game

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Feder takes local TV journalists to task for glamming it up in a recent photo shoot.

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andrewgill posted 1 week ago
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Chicago’s inspector general’s office sues the city

Chicago’s inspector general’s office sues the city

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The city Inspector General’s Office is taking the Daley administration to court after issuing a subpoena last month. More... (196 views)

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Hugh posted 2 weeks ago
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Pizza Boy wins bet! Eats nothing but pizza for a month!

Pizza Boy wins bet! Eats nothing but pizza for a month!

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Is this guy crazy, or just a typical Chicagoland diner?

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rhes posted 2 weeks ago
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Chicago then and now: Comparison shots of 1960s Chicago alongside the same spot today

Chicago then and now: Comparison shots of 1960s Chicago alongside the same spot today

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Local photographer has put together a tremendous photo essay inspired by old photos of Chicago. More... (272 views)

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alohagirl posted 1 week ago
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Strong Arm Your Alderman

Strong Arm Your Alderman

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Arm yourself with knowledge about our most local of leaders.

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wstoepel posted 3 weeks ago
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Steelers fan poisoned by Bears fans, left blind outside Kitty O'Sheas after game

Steelers fan poisoned by Bears fans, left blind outside Kitty O'Sheas after game

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A Steelers fan, left blind and living with brain damage, says the effects were the result of being poisoned at a Chicago bar following a game in September.

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The Commish posted 4 days ago
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Sun Times Applauds Medill Innocence Investigators

Sun Times Applauds Medill Innocence Investigators

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Citing the Illinois Reporter Privilege Act, the Chicago Sun Times claims Cook County States Attorney Anita Alvarez has erred in her expansive discovery launched against Northwes More... (152 views)

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qstrian posted 1 week ago
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More WC commenting changes: Bolder voting buttons, simpler format.

Based on feedback from last week's epic thread about commmenting, I've developed a more accessible commenting layout that includes user pics and easier-to-spot voting buttons. More... (214 views)

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BradFlora posted 1 week ago
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Alleged $100,000 bribe to Chicago alderman

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A businessman offered a $100,000 bribe to an alderman he thought could help him open seven restaurants in Chicago's two airports, according to federal charges unsealed Thursday. More... (224 views)

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Nelson posted 2 weeks ago
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