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A Kink in the Campaign | Feature | Chicago Reader

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:02:45 -0600

A Leather-master running for state representative is a historic first.

chicagoreader.com

Grassroots Collaborative: Media On Living Wage Ordinance Was Skewed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:40:31 -0600

The Grassroots Collaborative, in conjunction w/Community Media Workshop, issued a report last week looking at mainstream print media coverage of the Living Wage Ordinance that was passed by the City C

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Levi Outfoxes Palin In Their Media War

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:40:16 -0600

TONGUES WERE HANGING OUT ALL OVER THE WEB AS PLAYGIRL TEASED A PEEK AT LEVI JOHNSTON IN THE RAW.

crabbygolightly.com

Garrison Keillor's Tribute To Nakedness

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:17:13 -0600

"I was in Chicago with time on my hands and the sweet woman murmured to me -- you know how this goes -- 'Would you like to see the Art Institute?" and I was thinking No No No God No, and I said, "Sure

chicagotribune.com

Quinn challenger says petition challenge is racially motivated

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:18:59 -0600

Bill "Dock" Walls says Quinn's campaign wants to knock him out to secure the African-American vote. Are we beyond race in politics?

chicagocurrent.com

If Only . . .Agonistes

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:58:15 -0600

I just got off the phone with a genuine Chicago voice in print. He writes for one of the the two big Chicago Dailies.

We shot the breeze about a mutual friend who is having a particularly tough time - that friend is also in the cold and impersonal world of modern journalism.

Our conversation turned to things political -

"Hey, what's up with your Republicans?"

hickeysite.blogspot.com

How We Can Use TIF Funds

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:02:12 -0600

"As the issue of tax increment financing (TIF) districts and the non-appropriated "shadow budget" they generate moves into mainstream media coverage, it's important to remember a couple two tree things about TIF funds."

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One Political Race, Two Gay Candidates, Not One Word About It

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:02:46 -0500

If both Joe Laiacona--an openly gay man--and Deb Mell--an openly lesbian woman--keep their hats in the ring, the 40th District Democratic primary race will be the first of its kind at this level of politics in Illinois. And yet, despite this political milestone, there is little to no fanfare of the event.

nbcchicago.com

Chicago’s interfaith future: President Obama, Eboo Patel and beyond

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:23:24 -0500

The Little Things

Mayor Daley Plans Your Weekend

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:10:36 -0500

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