Free social media classes in 2nd Ward

04/06/2011

Have you ever wondered what all this "Facebook" is about? Are "tweets" what you put in Easter baskets? Is your business missing a certain buzz factor? Have no fear, 2nd Ward business owners - Ald. Bob Fioretti is hosting free social media classes to help you get on your feet and get your message out. Read more...

Rosie replacing Oprah at Harpo

03/30/2011

As Oprah Winfrey gets ready to leave town when her show ends in May, one question loomed large: What would happen to Harpo Productions?
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Beer company doles out $3,000 for Chicago river

03/30/2011

Friends of the Chicago River has won a $3,000 grant from MillerCoors, the beer company announced this week.
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New 'Superman' rumored to film in Chicago

03/30/2011

Yet another Hollywood blockbuster may be on pace to film in the Chicago area, according to reports. Superman: Man of Steel has set its heat-seeking vision sights on the area, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.
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Democrats to replace Rep. Collins

03/23/2011

As the saga of departed state Sen. Rickey Hendon goes on, Chicago Democrats will meet Thursday to appoint a replacement for the woman they appointed to his seat.
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Stair-stepping their way to fitness

03/23/2011

They come to honor the life of a loved one, to show their gratitude to the staff of a hospital, to fundraise for a good cause, to honor fallen heroes from 9/11, or to bond with their co-climbers.
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Girl and the Goat gets national nod

03/23/2011

"Top Chef" winner Stephanie Izard's Girl and the Goat has been getting praise from local critics since it opened last year. Now the restaurant is up for a prestigious national award.
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Good moon rising over Chicago

03/23/2011

A so-called super moon rises above Chicago’s South Loop skyline on Saturday. A super moon occurs every 18 years, when the earth’s moon reaches its closest proximity to our planet and can appear larger than normal.
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Sweet Home Chicago stalls again

03/16/2011

An affordable housing ordinance dubbed Sweet Home Chicago suffered another delay Wednesday when the Chicago City Council failed to bring it up for a vote. The ordinance initially set out to mandate that 20 percent of tax increment finance money go toward creating low-income housing.
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Burnett steps down as black caucus leader

03/16/2011

In the wake of displeasure with his push for Sweet Home Chicago, Ald. Walter Burnett stepped down as chairman of the Council’s Black Caucus after the city council meeting last week.
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