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Photo by opacity A body found in the Calumet River has been identified as that of missing Columbia College student Jay Polhill. Unemployed Illinoisians won't see an interruption in their benefits after Sen. Bunning's stand earlier this week. No, you can't ship pot via UPS. The feel-good…
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Now open for business: The Richard Christiansen Theater - The Theater Loop
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Rockin' Our Turntable: Free Energy
Free Energy take their cue from the sugar glam of the '70s and throw a little post-rock NYC circa '78 on the glitter spike all day suckers they toss out to your ears. The opening salvo on their debut Stuck On Nothing, conveniently titled "Free Energy," acts as a call to arms, mapping out the…
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Dillard To Concede?
The state GOP may soon have their gubernatorial candidate. Kirk Dillard, who's in second place behind Bill Brady in the state's GOP governor's race, looks like he'll concede the nomination to Brady. He's scheduled a press conference for tomorrow afternoon at which point he's slated to announce "an…
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Last Minute Plans: Building Stage's The Ring Cycle
In his program note, Building Stage Artistic Director (and Ring Cycle co-Director) Blake Montgomery explains the company's choice of programming during unstable economic times in which many theatre companies have folded. "If we were to produce art in this climate, we wanted to offer a show that…
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Thursday Afternoon Diversion: Ke$ha + Star Wars = Gold
We've already (unapologetically) discussed our love of Ke$ha. So what happens when you mash the video for her hit single "Tik Tok" with one of our all-time loves, Star Wars? Gold. Pure gold. [via TDW]
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State is "Race To The Top" Finalist
The State of Illinois is one of 16 finalists for $500 million in education funding. The money, per the Tribune, is meant "to transform how teachers are evaluated, students are tested and failing schools are fixed," is part of $4.35 billion being dispersed via the U.S. Department of Education's…
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FamilyFarmed Expo Moves to UIC Forum
The annual FamilyFarmed Expo has outgrown the confines of its old host, the Chicago Cultural Center, and will go down march 11-13 at the brand spanking new UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Rd.). The highlights of the summit will include local food policy summit on the 12th from 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.…
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Michael Ruhlman is RIGHT ON: 'The Cooking Imperative'
I'm a big fan of TED presentations. Whether it's new technology or 'How we learn' the subjects and presenters are top notch. Last time I saw Michael Ruhlman was when he interviewed Grant Achatz at the Steppenwolf. I'll confess that I was expecting more forward thinking conversation than an…
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Bradley: Bad 2009 Was Chicago's Fault
AP Photo/Paul Connors Former Cub Milton Bradley has broken his silence on last year's tumultuous season at Wrigley. Speaking to the New York Times, Bradley said, “Two years ago, I played, and I was good. I go to Chicago, not good. I’ve been good my whole career. So, obviously, it…
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Baconfest Sells Out in 10 Minutes...!
10 minutes. The power of the pig. If anyone ever doubted Chicago's commitment to food. Do take note. A $45 dollar a ticket event that features bacon sells over 300 tickets in 10 minutes. Wow.
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Cook County Jail To Shut Two Buildings
Photo by Zol87 With a drop in inmates over the past several years, the Cook County Jail is preparing to close down two buildings in an effort to save money. Sheriff Tom Dart said, "When every government agency is looking for ways to cut costs and save taxpayer dollars, it makes no sense to…
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Another NFL Team? Probably Not.
It's not a new topic but an visit from former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has people (well, CBS 2) once again discussing the possibility of a 2nd NFL team in the city. Tagliabue was in town to discuss the city's failed Olympic bid with Mayor Daley but it naturally brought out questions. Even…
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Chicagoist's "Beer of the Week:" Southern Tier Imperial Cherry Saison
When it comes to wood aging beer the popular opinion is to use bourbon barrels. Somewhere beyond the cortex is a tiny voice whose mere whisper can silence an army of arguments. that small voice says, "Age with French oak staves." Which is what Southern tier does with their summer seasonal,…
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Suspect In Darien Triple Murder Allegedly Confesses
Nodarse Jacob Nodarse, 23, the suspect in this week's triple homicide in west suburban Darien, has reportedly confessed to the killings, according to NBC 5. The victims were Jeffrey Kramer, 50, his wife Lori Kramer, 46, and their son Michael, 20. Nodarse appeared in court today in Florida and…
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