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Increasing tax on cigarettes prompts smokers to bargain shop

By Chicago Talks on May 20, 2009

Story by Annie Slezickey May 20, 2009 – In April, Illinois lawmakers gave smokers one more reason to quit: A $1-a-pack price increase on cigarettes…

Chicago’s Own Rough and Tumble: Watch the City Council Live on Wednesday

By Chicago Talks on May 11, 2009

Dumpster Owners Will Pay to Throw Away

By Chicago Talks on April 28, 2009

Chicago South Side wants the Gold

By Chicago Talks on April 27, 2009

Parent group says CPS school closure report lacks info on student impact

By Chicago Talks on April 24, 2009

Bill that would curb asthma attacks in schools struggles for air in budget debate

By Chicago Talks on April 22, 2009

Community Group Aims to Educate Rogers Park on Foreclosures

By Chicago Talks on April 22, 2009

Impact of charter schools on Chicago students questioned by education group

By Chicago Talks on April 21, 2009