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Dramatic Protest Yields No Results As Emanuel Budget Passes
Despite a dramatic protest by mental health activists outside Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office that lasted 10 hours, the city council unanimously approved the 2012 budget, which includes downsizing the city’s 12 mental health clinics to six sites.
NBA Lockout Upsets Local Fans
ChicagoTalks asks local basketball fans about the NBA lockout, and most aren’t happy about it.
Lincoln Park Businesses Prepare for Hospital Relocation
Anxiety from Lincoln Park business owners over the economic impact and future of the site currently occupied by Children’s Memorial Hospital grows as the date for its move and renovation draws near.
Occupiers Allegedly Sleeping At Area Businesses
Members of Occupy Chicago are frequenting downtown shops and restaurants to use restrooms and to even sleep, according to local business employees.
Millennium Park Prepares For Ice Skaters
Are your skates ready? Millennium Park ice rink opens soon. Reporter Lisa Schultz has the story.
Macy’s Opens New Holiday Season Window Displays
The Chicago branch of the Macy’s department store opened its new holiday season window displays…
Informal Street Survey: Crime Down in Boystown
According to Everyblock—a website that tracks crime— Boystown is one of the safer areas of the city. Within a four-day period, the neighborhood had 10 crimes ranging from theft, vandalism and robberies.