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Taj Gibson: Starter or Energy Sub?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:06:39 -0500

Quick: name all of the skinny starting power forwards in the league. OK, I’ll give you another minute. Maybe LaMarcus Aldridge? And even he has 20 pounds on Taj Gibson.

pippenainteasy.com

Regulators Do What Dillinger Didn't--Shut 6 Illinois Banks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:56:34 -0500

The government agency, charged with the financial health of Illinois banks, is concerned that private equity firms & hedge funds will buy & flip failing Illinois banks.

chicagotribune.com

Chicago’s Independence Day Tea Party

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:24:59 -0500

Chicago’s Independence Day Tea Party will take place this Saturday, July 4th, 2009. The event will take place from 12 Noon until 4pm in Gateway Park at Navy Pier.

streetwisepundit.com

Mayor Daley is Setting Off Fireworks

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:12:45 -0500

No word on how Mayor Daley is spending his holiday weekend. So I’m going to assume it involves large amounts of alcohol and some high-grade, quasi-legal explosives purchased out of state.

dailydaley.windycitizen.com

Unique events in Chicago for July 3rd to 9th

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:23:46 -0500

Chicagorag events for july 3-9. fireworks, galleries, underground deep house party, Balkans world fusion music+art loft party

chicagorag.net

Judging the economy by the price of Guinness

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:40:31 -0500

A list of 14 Chicago bars ranked by what they charge for a cold glass of Guinness.

yelp.com

Taste Chicago's own microbrews in bars centered on quality beer

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:44:27 -0500

A tour of Chicago's brew-pubs and bars where long lists of craft beers and knowledgeable bartenders are drawing large crowds.

travel.nytimes.com

Chicago air traffic controllers so tired they may be unsafe

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:33:18 -0500

A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation says that controllers have had less than 10 hours between shifts, earlier start times and more overtime.

huffingtonpost.com

Astroturf-free July 4 Chicago tea party at Navy Pier

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:48:28 -0500

This party is to redeclare your independence. The few hours it lasts has speakers talking nonstop.

freeandequal.org

Free food, booze and other stuff you want in Chicago

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:34:13 -0500

A website that just tells you where to go if you are a "broke hipster".

brokehipster.com