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Chicago Auto Show 2010: Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition unveiled with no added performance

Nissan just unwrapped a 40th Anniversary gift to itself at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. More specifically, it’s celebrating the 40th anniversary of one of its most iconic vehicles, the Z car, with a special edition version of the latest in a long line of formidable sportscars to wear that badge.…

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Chicago Auto Show 2010: New Ford Edge becomes cutting edge CUV

Ford rolled out its 2011 Edge, with a triad of engine choices, in Chicago this morning. As we mentioned earlier, the 2011 variant will offer the all-new EcoBoost 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The four-cylinder turbo, with direct-injection, promises 20-percent better fuel economy without…

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Chicago Auto Show 2010: Aluminum-ized Ford Shelby GT500 treads lightly on show floor

Like the 2011 Mustang GT at last month’s Detroit Auto Show, the 2011 Shelby was unveiled here at the Chicago Auto Show with little fanfare. In fact, there wasn’t an unveiling at all, as the new Shelby was sitting uncovered on the show floor as soon as we arrived. The car looks fantastic in…

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Chicago Auto Show 2010: Refreshed Toyota Avalon “boldly redesigned” to look exactly like predecessor

Perhaps the only ’surprise’ at this year’s Chicago Auto Show thus far has been the appearance of Toyota’s refreshed-for-2011 Avalon sedan. According to this morning’s presentation, even the automaker itself debated postponing its introduction in light of its present woes. Looking to…

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Chicago Auto Show 2010: Honda Odyssey Concept gives clear glimpse of next-gen minivan

Honda just unveiled a concept version of its next-generation Oddity Odyssey minivan at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, and it was one of those rare instances where the media was actually seeing it for the first time, as God intended unveilings to be. Although billed as a concept, the 2011 Honda…

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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Hyundai sneaks revised-for-2011 Azera into Windy City

Things are looking good for Hyundai. Not only has the brand been named the most fuel efficient automaker in the country, but they are releasing lots of new-and-improved metal. In a market where product is king, that’s a good thing. First we saw the 2010 Tuscon and the just about-to-be-released…

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Caulking the snow on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

Snow chaulking should be an Olympic event

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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2010 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition

The 25th anniversary is silver, the 50th is gold. And the 40th? Another precious metal, or more correctly metal, rubber and glass — the Nissan Z®. Forty years ago, on October 22, 1969, the Datsun 240Z arrived in North America, heralding a new era in sports car design.

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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Lexus F-Sport Performance Accessories

Lexus today announced that it will expand its popular F-Sport Performance Accessories line. The luxury manufacturer launched its signature line of sport performance parts last spring with accessories for the IS 350 and IS 250 entry luxury sport sedans. The line will soon include F-Sport parts for…

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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 BMW Aplina B7

2010 Chicagao Auto Show New Car Reports: 2011 BMW Aplina B7. BMW of North America announced today that the 2011 BMW ALPINA B7 sedan will join BMW's North American product range as the most dynamic 7 Series model. The BMW ALPINA B7 represents the second generation of ALPINA automobiles based…

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2010 Chicago Auto Show: 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi

2010 Chicagao Auto Show New Car Reports: 2011 Ford Transit Connect Taxi. The Ford Transit Connect Taxi will go into production and arrive in dealerships later this year as a 2011 model, adding to Ford Motor Company’s leadership in the North American taxi market.

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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Kia Ray PHEV Concept

2010 Chicagao Auto Show New Car Reports: Kia Ray PHEV Concept finally unveiled. Kia Motors America (KMA) today unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show, advancing momentum of Kia Motors' global alternative fuel and powertrain research…

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Making Bowls | Northwest Herald Multimedia

Tom Vician talking about a program that he is involved in called Empty Bowls to End Hunger.

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1401 South State | Chicago Apartments | South Loop Lofts | rental

1401 South State | Chicago Apartments | South Loop Lofts | rental

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Extra, Extra

AP Photo/M. Spencer Green Naperville mayor George Pradel is recovering after suffering a heart attack Wednesday night. 52 puppies were rescued from a South Suburban puppy mill. A defense of Scott Lee Cohen. [via] Celebrate Valentine's Day by... protesting red light cameras! The Bulls'…

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Bad Dates = Good Stories

Photo by JOE M500 Whether you're happily coupled or bitterly single on this February 14, we all know what the dating trenches are like. We've all lived out our fair share of rejection, drunken regrets and yes, even sometimes, poopy pants. The storytelling gurus at 2nd Story decided to compile…

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Sound Opinions Gets Lovey-dovey

Image by Blue Stone Graphics In honor of Valentine's Day the Sound Opinions crew tackles songs that will help set the romantic mood in this week's upcoming broadcast. Greg Kot's picks are solid if predictable, but Jim DeRogatis throws a couple of excellent curve balls (we'll listen to Los…

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Thanks to This Week's Advertisers

We would like to take a moment to thank this week's advertisers on Chicagoist. Regus Office Solutions, where you can win one year of office space in one of their 28 Chicagoland locations! Ski Canada, where you can experience more on a Canadian ski vacation with savings of up to 39% on hotels.…

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Cardinal George Condemns Gay Catholic Ministry

It seems we spoke too soon last week when we defended Cardinal Francis George, Chicago Archbishop and U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops top dog, against gay activists' call for protest of the Holy Name Cathedral Sunday. Last week, Cardinal George issued a statement condemning the Washington,…

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QUICK SPINS: Spoon, The Hot Rats

In which we take a quick look at a few recent musical releases. Spoon Transference Spoon sort of sprung Transference on the people without too much fanfare. Expectations were high but the band was careful to keep a relatively low profile up through its release, and this behavior is fitting…

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