Looking through the glass

Solstice Stained Glass brings new light to an old art form

03/21/2012

At the first glance, the art of making stained glass windows may seem like something that belongs in another era. But Emily Carlson, owner of the Near West Side-based Solstice Stained Glass, will tell you that even today, the demand is very much there. Stained glass is more common throughout Chicago than most people would think.
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Rescues of the Week

03/21/2012

Dee is a beautiful 2-year-old Manchester Terrier. This affectionate girl has been looking for a loving new home since January, after someone found her wandering the cold Chicago streets as a stray. She is currently about 20 lbs., in excellent health, and ready to start her new life!
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Patricia Van Pelt Watkins ousts Annazette Collins in 5th

Mayoral also-ran credits ‘crack' comment for getting enough recognition to win senate seat

03/21/2012

A year and a half ago, there weren’t many people who knew who Patricia Van Pelt Watkins was. When she decided to get into the race to replace Mayor Richard M. Daley, she was an also-ran, an afterthought.
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Mitchell edges out win in 26th District race

At 25, candidate will be youngest member of general assembly

03/21/2012

Christian Mitchell stood at arm’s length from his former boss, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, as a circle of friends and campaign supporters closed in around the pair, eager for a victory speech. Mitchell’s election night party, held at a hot dog joint in the city’s Grand Boulevard neighborhood, was going on its fourth hour.
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State rep charged with bribery wins primary by landslide

One week after being arrested, Derrick Smith cruises to victory

03/21/2012

Exactly a week after being arrested on charges of accepting a bribe, state Rep. Derrick Smith (10th) kept his hold on the seat, defeating a challenger who had switched parties to run against him. But there are murmurs that Smith may drop out of the race.
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Christian Mitchell edges out win in 26th District race

At 25, candidate will be youngest member of Illinois general assembly

03/21/2012

Christian Mitchell stood at arm’s length from his former boss, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, as a circle of friends and campaign supporters closed in around the pair, eager for a victory speech. Mitchell’s election night party, held at a hot dog joint in the city’s Grand Boulevard neighborhood, was going on its fourth hour.
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Man robs Citibank branch in the Loop

03/14/2012

A man who said he had a gun and threatened to “shoot up the place,” robbed Citibank, 69 W. Washington St., at around 2:30 p.m. on March 12, making off with about $1,500.
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Long view at South Loop still a bit hazy

CPS has few specifics on gifted class cuts at the neighborhood school

03/14/2012

Parents at South Loop Elementary want details on the looming phase-out of the school’s regional gifted program, but so far the school district is short on hard answers.
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Ghosts of the 'L' stations past

Morgan Street, Cermak Road once had elevated train stops

03/14/2012

As the Green Line leaves the Loop, it rides above West Loop without stopping until it reaches Ashland Avenue. The same thing happens on the other end of the line. Once it leaves Roosevelt station, it passes above Prairie Avenue Historic District and Motor Row, not stopping until it reaches 35th Street.
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Rescues of the Week

03/14/2012

Cici is a gorgeous, 5-year-old black and white cat who is sweet and loving to everyone she meets. Cici likes taking long afternoon cat naps in the sun.
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