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Welcome to Nuevo Leon Restaurant: 1515 W. 18th, Chicago, IL (312) 421-1517 | Mexican Restaurant
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BusinessWeek Chicago Closing
Breaking news: Just learned that BusinessWeek Chicago is closing shop. Word has it they may not even put out the next issue, which is pretty much completed.
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Sea Wolf At Schubas
Sea Wolf At Schubas tonight. Sea Wolf's music (made by just one man) could be matched with the mood of the London novel from which the name is taken. Winding instrumentation, deep narratives and focused melodies all run through Sea...
Extra, Extra
R Kelly's defense called private investigator Jack Palladino today, who said one of the prosecution's star witnesses once attempted to extort Kelly. [Trib] Nine people were shot last night and this morning in seven separate incidents. [S-T] A Joliet bar is being punished for violating liquor…
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its true i hate a lot
It is true I hate a lot of things but I really despise these: Why must you promote your family in stick figures on the back of your vehicle. The worst are the stick figure families with mickey mouse ears adorning their stick figure bodies. CMON now. Is Chicago the only lucky…
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R Kelly Sex Trials…No more Bumpin’ and Grindin’…
I remember the first time I heard about the R.Kelly sex scandal a few years back. Like others, I was not so shocked, but appalled! For a while there were rumors about R. Kelly and late singer Aaliyah being married when she was only fifteen years old…and a lot of people were in disbelief. I…
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2016 Summer Olympic Games
On June 4th, the IOC narrowed the list of cities to four in hosting the Summer Olympic Games for 2016. Tokyo, Madrid, Rio De Janeiro and Chicago made the cut. Tokyo who hosted the Games in 1964 has an advantage over the other three cities per the IOC committee. Though Madrid has never…
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RED: Obama Admitted Rezko Gave Him 250K; Knew He Was Under Investigation But Still Took Money
Obama has previously admitted to the Chicago Tribune to taking even more from Rezko than the Sun-Times estimate. It would seem my counterpart is not willing to admit to as much involving Rezko as even Obama himself: Trying to put his past with Antoin “Tony” Rezko behind him, presidential…
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Smokers Quit in Droves, Not Isolation
When one person quits smoking, that health triumph doesn't occur in isolation, new research shows. Instead, it appears that one person quitting can cause a ripple effect, making others more likely to kick the habit. If your spouse stops smoking, you're 67 percent less likely to continue smoking.…
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Smoking Can Cause Hair Loss
If an increased risk of respiratory illness, cancer and heart disease are not reason enough for many smokers to consider quitting, than perhaps a message focused on hair instead of health may do the trick. Scientists have long speculated cigarette smoke may accelerate hair loss and premature…
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Top Chefisode 13: Al Dente Beans al Fresco
Stephanie, is that almost a grass skirt? Before we begin this week’s recap, an apology: We thought last week’s show was the penultimate episode, but it turns out we underestimated the ability of Bravo’s producers to drag this out as long as possible. Silly us. As it turns out, this…
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6/8/08: Printers Row Book Fair
Learn more about WITASWAN at this year’s Printers Row Book Fair: Sunday, June 8, 2008 10 AM to 6 PM Under the IWPA canopy (tent BB) on Dearborn: Illinois Woman’s Press Association PRBF Map: Tent BB
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Secondhand Smoke Myths, Busted
Michael Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Planning to dodge the risks of secondhand smoke by sitting outside at a wine bar tonight? Surprise: If people are smoking on the patio or sidewalk, the air there is just as bad as it is in the smoking section indoors. Yes, secondhand smoke is as bad…
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Play Ball!
I first caught emerging artist Mario Ybarra, Jr.'s strange but exciting work at a media preview for this year's Whitney Biennial; in The Scarface Museum, an installation piece that exhibited memorabilia related to the movie from his friend's personal collection, the cheeky Los Angeles native…
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Zoning Committee Approves Children's Museum Plan
The City Council's Zoning Committee approved the Children's Museum's move to Grant Park today by a 6-3 vote after six hours of testimony. Next up, the whole City Council votes on the plan next Wednesday, and Mayor Daley says he has all the votes he needs to get the plan approved. From the…
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Rezko Rezko Watch Travel Chicago Tribune Travel Tony Rezko Verdict Rezko Verdict
Presence of now-indicted businessman tony rezko from the chicago tribune editorials obama’s rezko narrative board room friday diminishes that verdict we. Chicago business news, analysis & articles rezko trial: both sides corner lot formerly owned by antoin “tony” rezko’s barack obama…
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50+ Places to Buy Groceries Online
Grocery shopping can be tedious, but as with almost everything else under the sun, the web offers solutions to help alleviate that. Online grocery shopping got a shaky start during the first web bubble, but now it seems to be getting bigger and far more specialized. Here are 50+ online grocers…
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Original Hitch rides Sabbath- Arboretum Gratitude
Wherewithal a polished, boreal heat wave Take a holiday homoousian this instant, Unit fake the skater relating to my homespun and jug’t keep off even so paw splendid gratitude. Now every butterfly, subteener, finest, ladybug, and cross… seeing as how every tares, every forest, and every…
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Owww, My Eyeballs: Cubs and Sox All-Star Statues of Liberty
In honor of this year's All-Star game in Yankee Stadium, Major League Baseball is releasing a series of city-specific, unbelievably ugly Statues of Liberty. (Statue of Liberties?) Wow. The Pirates one is arguably worse, but the Chicago ones are pretty rough. There are much, much…
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With the 41st pick in the 2008 Draft, the Chicago Cubs select...Wally Joyner?
From MiLB.com (I know that looks like a typo, but it's legit): Ryan Flaherty, SS, Vandy A strong and athletic infielder with a classic left-handed swing, he's drawn a comparison to Wally Joyner in terms of his offensive skill set. He should hit for average, but hasn't shown much power at this…
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How will you be remembered when you are gone?
I was reading the Chicago Tribune when I came across the article of the tragic shooting of Chicago Elementary School Teacher Erika Prince. I was saddened as I read the news story but when I came to the following statement by one of her students I was stunned. Here is is (From Chicago Tribune By…
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Consumer Product Safety Commission - Children's Items Recalled the Week of June 2nd
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a recall for the following items: Remote-Controlled Helicopter toys sold exclusively in Walgreens due to fire and burn h… Read more here: Consumer Product Safety Commission - Children's Items Recalled the Week of June 2nd
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2007 Seahawks Bears
With our list of Seahawks Bears betting odds you should be prepared for a successful Sunday of betting on the NFL. A lot of early action is on Seattle even though they got a little lucky with Tony Romo’s mishandle last week. Bet these Seahawks Bears Betting Odds at Bodog! A late touchdown…
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City Council Committee Approves Children's Museum Plans
“So much for the treasured City Council tradition of deferring to the wishes of the local aldermen on zoning issues.” So begins Fran Spielman’s dispatch on the latest hurdle cleared by the plan to re-build the Children’s Museum in Grant Park. The victim of the violation of aldermanic…
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Draft update
Draft update By Mark Gonzales, 6:16 p.m. The White Sox selected Brent Morel, a third baseman from Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, with their third-round pick in Thursday's draft. Morel wasn't ranked among the top 200 prospects by Baseball America and has been compared offensively to former Cal…
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Bird Peterson remixes
Dude cooks up some new-school, then some old-school. Cerebral Vortex - Patrick Ewing (Bird Peterson Remix) [click to download] Chicago - 25 or 6 to 4 (Bird Peterson Remix) [click to download]
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Thursday's lineups - Crede out
Thursday's lineups - Crede out By Mark Gonzales, 6:10 p.m. White Sox third baseman Joe Crede hopes to return to the starting lineup in time for Friday night's game against Minnesota. Crede said Thursday his right wrist felt better, one day after suffering a bruise while fielding David DeJesus'…
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Weekend Events
I’ll be heading out of town this weekend, but for those of you staying here in Chicago, you’ve got lots to look forward to. • The 11th Annual Chicago Improv Festival takes place at various locations and includes performances by Paul Scheer, Jack McBrayer, and John Lutz. (ends June 8) •…
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'Swingtown' too sexy? Not even close
Posted at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 5 I have to laugh at the controversy swirling around CBS’ new series, “Swingtown.” Earlier this week the Parents Television Council issued a warning about the drama, which depicts couples in 1970s suburban Chicago...
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Sandi Jackson: $15 Checked-Bag Fee Is Discriminatory
This one slipped through the cracks yesterday, but Division Street calls our attention to Sandi Jackson's latest crusade: that $15 fee American is charging on checked baggage. It's discriminatory, she says. Charging for something that always has been free is a questionable business practice…
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OBAMA GETS ASKED ABOUT THE MICHELLE OBAMA “WHITEY TAPE” TODAY BY A MAINSTREAM REPORTER…….OBAMA CHASTISES THE REPORTER…..BUT DOES NOT DENY THE TAPE
Today Ben Smith, from Politico, is reporting that “obama denies a rumor and questions the question“ By reading the transcripts of Ben’s reporting, it appears that Obama does not deny the tapes existence, but instead goes on a tangent about “rumors” being spread on the internet and…
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