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Midwest Generation May Shut Down All Its Illinois Plants

AP — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:40:00 +0000

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 the company may abandon Illinois altogether. [ more › ]

Chicagoist’s "Beer of the Week:" New Holland Marsha Mallow’s Malted Milk Stout

Will Guzzardi — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 22:20:00 +0000

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 › ]

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Extra Extra: Bill Clinton And Rahm Emanuel Announce New Infrastructure Funds

Jen Sabella — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

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 › ]

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Mariano’s replacing Dominick’s store in Hoffman Estates

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:15:17 +0000

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 Center.

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Extra Extra: Mayor Emanuel Buys New SUVs for the Police Department

Jen Sabella — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:00:00 +0000

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 › ]

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"Transparent" Emanuel Holds Secret Meetings In DC

Jen Sabella — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:40:00 +0000

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 › ]

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Remembering That Time Chicago’s Mayor Took A Bullet For A President

Rickhouse — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:40:00 +0000

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 › ]

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Wisconsin Gov. Walker Says "Flu" Is Why He Won’t Visit Union Factory With President

AP — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:20:00 +0000

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. [ more › ]

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Emanuel Refuses To Release Some Records To Tribune

Nicole Campoy-Leffler — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:40:00 +0000

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 › ]

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Bald Eagles Threaten South Side Gun Range

Jen Sabella — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

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 › ]

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