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Senator Dick Durbin & Mayor Richard Daley Do They Even Get It? Whether they want to admit it or not. The connection between the illegal drug trade and the Mexican Cartel's insatiable appetite for illegal guns, run hand in hand.Chicago, and other cities, help perpetuate a cycle of drugs and violence on it's streets because of their asinine position… Read more »
Topics: Dick Durbin, Democratic, Election, Elections, Pockets, Mexican
More college students are homeless and hungry because of current economic times, according to the National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth. To help combat the problem, UCLA keeps a covert food closet and formed an Economic… Read more »
Topics: Barack Obama, Education, Immigration, Homeless People, Schools, Foreclosure, School, Students
Curtis Santiago first grabbed my attention with his infectious feature on the recent Mickey Factz single "Need For Speed". Since then, I've done my research. Santiago is an indie soul/pop singer outta Alberta, Canada and his original style channels some… Read more »
Topics: Drake
As a fairly regular visitor to the Lincoln Park Zoo, I've been eagerly watching the construction of the new Nature Boardwalk and revitalization of the South Pond. In fact, I was so interested in this project that I wrote a… Read more »
Topics: Lincoln Park Zoo
I have hit the big time now, as I will be on ChicagoNow Radio Saturday morning, July 31st, from 10-10:30. I will have the privilege of talking about couchsurfing with Alex Quigley and Amy Guth. I hope I am not… Read more »
Topics: ChicagoNow Radio, Amy Guth, Alex Quigley, Ethan Hawke
Well I don't really view House as considerably better (or even better at all necessarily) than other options out there in free agency, but due to his willingness to accept a small role and ability to fill a need that… Read more »
Topics: Chicago Bulls, Eddie House, Roger Mason
On last night's Jimmy Kimmel (my new favorite late-night host now that Conan is off the air), Rhymefest got that good national look, performing "City Is Falling" backed by a horn section, keyboards, a DJ, and a guitarist. Unfortunately, Slique… Read more »
Topics: Jimmy Kimmel
Highland Parkers have a reputation, in some circles on the North Shore, for being manic shoppers. If that description suits you - or if you're just looking for an apartment in downtown Highland Park close to the Metra, shops, offices,… Read more »
Topics: Parkers'
Looking for the Chicago festivals, parties, and concerts this month? Look no further. Tweet or text the Gaztro-Wagon for their latest curbside location. Chef Matt Maroni [pictured] is bringing modern street-fare to Chicago. Tweet @wherezthewagon or sign up for text message alerts online. If you miss the wagon, you can still stop by the store for take-out. Tweet or text the Gaztro-Wagon for their latest curbside location. Chef Matt Maroni [pictured] is bringing modern street-fare to Chicago. Tweet @wherezthewagon or sign up for text message alerts online. If you… Read more »
Dear Readers,On the occasion of Elena Kagan's presumptive confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court, http://http//www.nationalpartnership.org/site/News2?abbr=daily2_=NewsArticle=25389=1201_iv_ctrl=-1, I'm posting my piece, "The Supremes, and We're Not Talking Motown Here," which I wrote earlier this summer.Since I first posted this piece, I've received a whole lot of interesting comments--a lot of people care a whole lot about our Supreme Court, and that's a wonderful thing: Whoever said civic engagement has diminshed, that we're "bowling alone" (these days) isn't part of (our) crowd. And I, for one, am very grateful for knowing that. So, maybe, there's yet another big difference between the sexes: While… Read more »
Topics: Barack Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Education, Lesbian, Marriage, Wife, Husband
