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Sun-Times Misidentifies G-Rod's College Crimes as Pranks

In a story posted on the Sun-Times site today, “Blagojevich was quite the college prankster,” ...

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Politicians Want Transparency in Educator Salaries

After the Sun-Times exposed some of the highest-paid school superintendent salaries, lawmakers are saying they want school systems to fully disclose the salaries and “hidden benefits” e ...

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Ridding Corruption In Illinois, A Step-by-Step Approach

Adding to post-impeachment “stop corruption in Illinois” demands, a new University of Illinois at C ...

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Blago's Book Deal?

After watching the former governor’s two-week-long media rampage, some critics say Rod Blagojevich is gunning for a book deal. But even literary agent Sharlene Martin, who assisted the Gold ...

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Around Town

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Rahm's DC Digs

Irving Park bus rider/POTUS Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel earned headlines this week upon word that his "renting" of the basement in read more about "Rahm's DC Digs"

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Saturday Diversion: The Keene Act

Sure, it's viral marketing, but when it's for the upcoming Watchmen movie, we're willing to forgive it. Especially when it's this good. The Chicagoist staff (read: Tankboy and I) are psych ...

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Chi Stays Fly

Chicago's rap superstars have proven time and time again that Windy City style is not an oxymoron. Kid Sister had girls rushing off to nail salons to get their "toes done up with [their] fingerna ...

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February 7th, 2009
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Yes, we know what the calendar says and yes, we realize this thaw will last a few days and we'll return to those freezing temps eventually...but for now? Bliss. Sweet, sweet bliss. Today will be po ...