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These Chicago-Centric Old Slang Words Don’t Make Us Look Very Good
Have you ever heard of a "Chicago bankroll" or a "Chicago typewriter"?
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After Being Sworn In As New Northwest Side Alderman, Jim Gardiner To Appear At Six Corners Chamber Spring Reception
By Alex V. Hernandez Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published
Controversial Jefferson Park Affordable Housing Complex Set To Get State Tax Credits — On Arena’s Last Day In Office
By Heather Cherone Jefferson Park, Portage Park Primary category in which blog post is published
With 16 State Troopers Hit By Cars This Year, Leaving 3 Dead, Officials Push For Harsher Penalties
By Kelly Bauer Downtown Primary category in which blog post is published
Need A Summer Job? McDonald’s Is Hiring 2,400 Workers In Chicago — And Easing Its College Scholarship Requirements
By Jamie Nesbitt Golden Pilsen, Little Village, West Loop Primary category in which blog post is published
Deadline To Weigh In On Chicago Police’s New Gang Database Is Saturday
Inspector General Joseph Ferguson said it was a “good question” whether the police department should even operate a database.
Fireflies, Monarch Butterflies Are Dying Off In Chicago Due To Climate Change, Expert Says
A loss of biodiversity in Chicago could have a big impact, one expert said. "If we were really to lose insects from the region, and bats ... we'd have less food to eat and more expensive food to eat."
Farmers Market Season Kicks Off At Daley Plaza Market Thursday
FINALLY: You'll be able to get fresh, locally grown produce at a market near you starting this week.
Can’t Get A Ride Today? It Could Be Because Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Striking
Some drivers are asking would-be riders to boycott Lyft and Uber on Wednesday in solidarity.
Chicago Libraries Are ‘Failing’ Their Mission Because Of Low Staffing, Inspector General Says
The 80 branches of the Chicago Public Library remain insufficiently staffed to meet the needs of library users and community residents, Inspector General Joseph Ferguson found.
Rough Winter Leads To Spike In Pothole Damage Claims, Up 15.8% Over Last Year
City Clerk Anna Valencia’s office processes damage claims of as much as $2,000 to repair flat tires, bent wheels and out-of-whack alignments.
As Plans For Dreaded Hole At Six Corners Intersection Stall, Area Business Owners Plead: ‘Just Put Something There’
Ald.-elect Jim Gardiner will not say whether he'll support The Point at Six Corners moving forward, and it's making some neighbors nervous.
Early Kindergarten, Grade Skipping: Chicago Considers New Options For Gifted Children
Parents who’ve seen a proposal draft say it sets the bar too high for most children to qualify.
Heavy Rains Mean Chicagoans Should Avoid Showers, Washing Clothes And More To Help The City, Officials Urge
More rain is expected on Thursday, too.
