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Rep. Quigley Honors Lin Brehmer And WXRT In Congress

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:40:00 +0000

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley gave this speech on the floor of Congress to recognize the 40th anniversary of WXRT 93.1 and morning show host Lin Brehmer’s 20th anniversary with the station. [ more › ]

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One For The Road: Congratulations, Marbles, On Your Oscar Nomination

admin — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:20:00 +0000

It’s been a banner year for Melissa McCarthy. Those who knew Gilmore Girls are saying “I told you so,” to those just now “discovering” her. And so are the YouTube fans of Marbles Harsgrove. [ more › ]

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One For The Road: Congratulations, Marbles, On Your Oscar Nomination

Monday Afternoon Diversion: Dancing Cats

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:00:00 +0000

This video promises dancing cats – and delivers! But the better question: what sort of Hollywood camera magic do they use to make the cats dance? [ more › ]

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Monday Afternoon Diversion: Dancing Cats

Chicagoist Weekend Blotter: Four Teens Charged With Beating CTA Bus Driver

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Six people were shot on the south side, a woman’s body was found in the snow in Chicago Heights, and other weekend news. [ more › ]

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Chicagoist Weekend Blotter: Four Teens Charged With Beating CTA Bus Driver

Restaurant News: Urban Union Opens This Week, Fish Bar Raises Money for Shedd Aquarium & More

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Urban Union and Bread & Wine open, Fish Bar supports the Shedd, Southport Grocery & Cafe offers a pancake deal, and SmallBar Fullerton taps four casks on Friday. [ more › ]

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Today’s Weather: Frazil

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:20:00 +0000

Freezing rain, warmer temps and winds from the south equal a sloppy day. [ more › ]

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Libraries to Reopen Monday Afternoons Beginning February 6

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Mayor Emanuel announced plans today to re-open the branch libraries on Monday afternoons. [ more › ]

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Guard Killed Last Night at River North Walgreens

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:30:00 +0000

A Walgreens security guard was shot and killed at the River North store last night. [ more › ]

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E. Leaven Food Truck Launches Next Week With Freebies

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

E. Leaven Food Company launches a food truck next week with freebies on Monday and Tuesday. [ more › ]

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Chicago City Council Approves NATO/G8 Ordinances Amidst Protest

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

The council approved tighter restrictions on parade organizers, give authority to Chicago Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy to deputize law enforcement from other states and closes parks to the public for an extra two hours. The City Council also approved blanket spending authority to the Mayor for the events. [ more › ]

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