Mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel on Thursday presented a list of ethics reforms he will bring…
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Rapper Rhymefest runs for alderman
When 33-year-old Che “Rhymefest” Smith walks the streets of his Washington Park neighborhood, people recognize…
Abortion protesters a familiar sight outside clinics
On a cold, damp autumn morning in Chicago, a small group of women stands in…
Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis – Not Born Blue?
Crime is down, according to Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis. So why is he being…
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Smoke Shops and Customers Brace for Synthetic Pot Ban
“Gimme’ six Blondes,” says the hoary man in Army fatigues, as the employee behind the…
Sweet Home Chicago Almost Home
In spite of objections from retiring Mayor Richard M. Daley, the Sweet Home Chicago ordinance…
Sheriff’s Aide a Late Addition For 47th Ward Alderman Race
Tom O’Donnell, an aide of Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart, was a last-minute addition to…
Bad Economy or Under-development?
As you walk down the streets of Roscoe Village, you can’t help but notice several…