Waguespack bidding for Fritchey's Democratic committeeman slot

Frosty rivalry revived

11/30/2011

Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd) wants to take on a second job in his ward, but to win the post he'll have to unseat a one-time political ally. On Monday, Waguespack registered to run as a candidate for Democratic committeeman in his ward, which encompasses West Town and parts of Lincoln Park on the city's North Side.
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New state rep coming to South Loop, Lakeshore East

South Side community organizer, Bronzeville resident Christian Mitchell running for 26th District House seat

11/30/2011

South Loop, downtown and Near North Side residents are getting yet another new state representative. On Monday morning, candidates from all over the state filed their paperwork to run for the Illinois House and other offices in next March’s primary, and current 26th District State Rep. Kimberly du Buclet (who replaced Will Burns in May) wasn't among them.
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Ending hate, one show at a time

Heart of the 'hood

11/30/2011

A couple of months ago, my youngest daughter, Andie, came home visibly upset. "Mom," she said to me, "You would not believe what this girl said to me at work." Andie, who is 21 and half-Jewish, had been approached by a co-worker who came up and declared, "The only thing I hate worse than blacks is Jews." My daughter was totally flabbergasted, as she has been raised as I was, that there are good and bad in every kind.
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MMA fighter rages outside Chicago club

11/30/2011

Police arrested two men who were involved in a fight outside of a Near North Side nightclub in the early hours of Nov. 27.
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Rescues of the week

11/30/2011

Micah is a dashing, 1-year-old Husky/Shepherd mix. The first thing most people notice about this striking pooch is the fact that he has one blue eye and one brown eye. While he certainly is handsome, Micah also has a stunning personality! He loves people and is social with most other dogs.
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Photos: Occupy Chicago on the LaSalle Street bridge

11/23/2011

Web Extra! Slideshow
Protesters from various labor and community groups rally on LaSalle Street on Thursday, Nov. 17. The group, which was part of the national "occupy" movement, took over the LaSalle Street bridge over the Chicago River during rush hour.
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Lathrop Homes redo gets going

As North Side public housing complex’s rehab plan is formed, community remains skeptical

11/23/2011

Last week, a group of around 300 residents and community organizers gathered at the New Life Lakeview church in Hamlin Park to kick off the upcoming redevelopment of the Julia C. Lathrop Homes, a 75-year-old public housing complex on the city’s North Side.
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New booze tax goes down rough for Chicago

Duties on alcohol from Cook County jump 50 percent next year

11/23/2011

Bar and restaurant owners in Chicago say the effects of a recently approved alcohol tax increase could reach beyond the city's hospitality industry. Last Friday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed its $2.94 billion budget for next year.
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Valet catches thief

11/23/2011

A good Samaritan assisted police in apprehending Tyrone C. Daniel, of 9133 S. Cottage Grove, after he looted a Gold Coast gift shop, on the morning of Nov. 20.
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Near North tutor gets golden results

11/23/2011

Mendacious. If you don't know the meaning of that word, then you are not smarter than a third grader. Well, not smarter than the two third graders I met recently at The Reading Clinic, 538 W. Menomonee St.
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