Now that Midwest Generation—owner of the Fisk and Crawford coal-powered electric generation plants—agreed to shut down the two plants in 2012 and 2014, respectively, under a deal brokered by Mayor Rahm Emanuel , there’s a possibility... 

Our beer of the week coats your palate like a shag carpet–in a good way. Not like your uncle Bill’s 1963 basement rec room shag carpet. Like a shag carpet of chocolatey, malty goodness. [ more › ] See original here: Chicagoist’s... 

Former President Bill Clinton joined Mayor Rahm Emanuel today to announce a massive $200 million fund for energy-efficient improvements for city buildings, transportation and other projects. [ more › ] Go here to read the rest:  Extra Extra: Bill... 

The announcement of a Mariano’s Fresh Market coming to Hoffman Estates by the end of August was the highlight of Mayor William McLeod’s annual community update Wednesday. The grocer will become the anchor store at the Hoffman Village Shopping... 

Chicago will be getting 100 new Ford SUVs after the Mayor saw them at the Chicago Auto Show, a police officer fell ill and died on duty, and other news. [ more › ] Originally posted here:  Extra Extra: Mayor Emanuel Buys New SUVs for the Police... 

Mayor Rahm Emanuel has talked a good game about how his administration is ushering in a new level of “transparency,” despite actions to the contrary . [ more › ] See the rest here: "Transparent" Emanuel Holds Secret Meetings... 

Today marks the 79th anniversary of a moment that forever changed the history of Chicago and one of the very great “What If” stories of American history. [ more › ] Read more from the original source:  Remembering That Time Chicago’s... 

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker said stomach flu kept him from accompanying President Obama to a union lock factory in Milwaukee today. Considering Walker’s antagonistic history with labor unions, one has to wonder if the flu was of the blue variety.... 

There’s no denying that Mayor Rahm Emanuel has made great strides to increase transparency in the city government, but the Tribune says his office has shut reporters out from crucial information. [ more › ] See the original post here:  Emanuel... 

Bald eagles were spotted nesting near the grounds of a Chicago Police proposed shooting range in Hegewisch earlier this week. The CPD may have to re-evaluate the plans which were backed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel in January. [ more › ] View original post...