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Mayor Rahm Emanuel
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Jan 30Mayor Rahm Emanuel Chicago Mayor since 2011 Neighborhood connection- resident of Old Ravenswood neighborhood City Hall Office: 121 N LaSalle St., 5th FL Chicago, IL 60602 +1.312.744.5000 Website FaceBook Twitter Significant contributions: Name Amoun... »
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton
Welles Park Bulldog
Jan 27Illinois Senate President John Cullerton raised under $20K in his district, but raised an average of more than $2K per donor in 2011. »
This week's Culture Vultures recommend . . .
Chicago Reader
Jan 26In-the-know Chicagoans recommend Four Lions, Blewt! Productions, and Lillstreet Art Center by Drew Hunt and Joey Jachowski Jason Saldanha, Sound Opinions producer and webmaster, is looking into the mouth of: Four Lions There is a cabal of British comed... »
Anticipated Cook County Board Meeting Delayed
Welles Park Bulldog
Jan 24A key meeting of the Cook County Board’s Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee has been postponed. The hearing was scheduled for this Thursday morning and was to hold public hearings on the controversial ordinance which effectively bars... »
One Bite: bo kho banh mi at Nhu Lan Bakery
Chicago Reader Blog
Jan 20Tet, the Vietnamese New Year, falls on Monday (Year of Dragon, yo), and there are giant moon cakes for sale at Nhu Lan Bakery, home of the finest banh mi in the land. There are also two new banh mi on the menu, the first sandwiching bo la lot, the bete... »
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Chicago Blackhawks Problems: Are They Stan Bowman's Fault?
Daily Chicago Sports Tab
Feb 03Lots of Blackhawks fans are placing blame on the job general manager Stan Bowman did last summer for the team’s perceived inability to compete. With the ability to evaluate the additions made via free agency 52 games later, did Bowman miss the boat? F... »
The Weekly Calendar, 1st week of February and the Sun continues to shine!
The Local Beet Chicago
Feb 01It may or may not be winter on the Local Calendar. We are finding, for us, plenty of local produce, and we have tons of happenings and events to share. WHAT’S IN SEASON NOW Markets are showing some greens, lettuce, kale, and spinach, but they tend to ... »
Rapt in Maille Handmade Jewelry by Melissa Banks
Examiner Chicago Edition
Jan 27If you still have the need for some more wonderfully crafted, handmade jewelry pieces with pizazz and class, Rapt in Maille Handmade Jewelry 5215 N. Ravenswood ave. Suite #204 Chicago, IL. 60640 (855) 727-8466 is very polished and... »
Winter indie wed show and market 2012
Examiner Chicago Edition
Jan 26The Ravenswood Event Center presents its 3rd Annual Winter Indie Wed Show this Saturday.Indie Wed is a THE alternative to the traditional bridal expo. For those in the midst of wedding planning, Indie Wed offers a... »
The Weekend Guide
Dailycandy Chicago
Jan 26Jan. 26-29: Cheers for beer, a pet shelter benefit, and Henri goes chichi. »