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Economy moving in right direction
Chicago SunTimesBusiness
Feb 06Economists are more optimistic that the economy is gaining momentum, based not only on job growth but other positive reports. “We’re making progress in getting the [unemployment] rate down,” said Dean Baker, a native of Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood an... »
Uptown mental health group hires new CEO
ChicagoBusiness.com Breaking News
Feb 02(Crain's)— At Community Counseling Centers of Chicago, Eileen Durkin faces the challenge of finding revenues for the group from outside of state government. »
McDonald's: No More Pink Slime in Burgers
NBC Chicago Business News
Feb 01Meals from McDonald's will no longer include "pink slime," an ammonium hydroxide solution used to kill bacteria. The Oak Brook, Ill.-based fast food chain said it would no longer use the controversial additive — which is approved by the U.S. Department... »
5 Things That Made January In Chicago Delicious
HuffingtonPost.com Chicago
Jan 31This article comes to us courtesy of Tasting Table Chicago. Each month, Tasting Table will highlight their 5 favorite finds from Chicago's culinary scene. Here... »
Downstate GOP Lawmaker Takes Aim At Civil Union Law
HuffingtonPost.com Chicago
Jan 31A downstate Republican lawmaker is pushing a new bill to the Illinois state general assembly which attempts to introduce exceptions to the state's civil unions... »
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Inspiration-al Stuff
Uptown Update
Feb 07The Tribune recently ran an interview with Lisa Nigro, founder of Inspiration Corporation, on how she started the organization and what it's up to now. You can read about her here: "Remarkable Woman: Lisa Nigro." And if you're looking an early Valenti... »
Group 312 at Chicago Filmmakers
Chicago Reader
Feb 02In the interview I posted the other day, local video artist Nelson Carvajal spoke enthusiastically about what he termed “the democratization of filmmaking, [which is] bringing [things] to the point where everybody can be making art.” For an illustratio... »
Changes Coming To Lawrence & Argyle Stations, Too?
Uptown Update
Feb 01The $135 million complete overhaul of the Wilson station is the biggest mass transit news in Uptown, but according to CTA Tattler, Lawrence and Argyle could be getting some love, as well... and first! Read about it here: "Big CTA Red Line rehab proje... »
TIF Oversight On The Way?
Uptown Update
Feb 01According to the Tribune: "The city is creating a website to make public more information on TIF districts where tens of millions of dollars are spent each year, Emanuel said. Part of the data will reveal whether companies getting TIF funds are meetin... »
Sid Mohn: Moving Forward After Closing Hull House
HuffPost Chicago Blogs
Feb 01Today is a new day in Chicago. This week is the first in more than 120 years that Chicago will be without Jane Addams Hull House -- one of the preeminent social service agencies in the nation. It's a sobering thought. »