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Extra Extra: Hundreds Of Chicagoans Protest Trayvon Martin Killing

admin — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

A man was killed in a hit in run this morning, Chicago plans to expand its IB program, and other news. [ more › ]

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Man Calls 311 To Issue Threat To Rahm Emanuel

The Huffington Post News Team — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:00:00 +0000

King Heard, 64, made the call on March 7, and the call center and police were able to track him down easily using caller ID. [ more › ]

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LASERS and FAST and SHIT Fire It Up With A Cassette Release

Rickhouse — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:40:00 +0000

LASERS and FAST and SHIT have built their reputation on frenetic live shows soundtracked by songs that operate like dwarf stars imploding on themselves. Repetitive riffs and thundering rhythms are punctuated by howls and yowls and machine gun bursts of lyrics from singer / onstage light tech Joe Carsello. [ more › ]

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Midday News Links: So. Illinois Woman Accused Of Beating Grandmother With Shotgun

AP — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 19:40:00 +0000

A southwestern Illinois woman is accused of beating her 82-year-old grandmother with an unloaded shotgun. [ more › ]

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Sears’ CEO Compensated $10 Million for First Year on the Job

Nicole Campoy-Leffler — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:00:00 +0000

While Sears has been struggling to stay afloat, shuttering stores and making other cuts to deal with a net loss of $3.14 billion in revenue last fiscal year, its CEO seems to be swimming along just fine financially. [ more › ]

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Chicago Firefighters Rescue Dog From Fourth Floor Ledge

AP — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:25:00 +0000

The 4-year old wire fox terrier had crawled out through a cracked window and stood on a five-inch-wide ledge, four floors above the ground. [ more › ]

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Last Minute Plans: The Wiener’s Circle Reality Show Viewing At Liar’s Club

Nicole Campoy-Leffler — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:30:00 +0000

We’re curious, and we bet you are, too. That’s why Do312 and Chicagoist would like to invite you to watch the the premiere of the show with us at the Liar’s Club tonight. [ more › ]

The Week in Art: March 18-24

AP — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 21:00:00 +0000

Some noteworthy events on tap this week in the Chicago art world. [ more › ]

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Extra Extra: A Third Record-Breaking Warm Day

admin — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

It’s the earliest three-day run of 80-degree weather in Chicago’s history. [ more › ]

Blago’s Final Statement Live Blog

Rickhouse — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 23:02:00 +0000

Rod Blagojevich is making his final remarks before he heads to prison tomorrow. Follow along as he makes his remarks. [ more › ]

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