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Posts tagged as “New York City”

Why Women Turn to Social Media Workouts

Brittani Guerra, 21, is a softball player who exercises at least five days a week. She usually works out with her team, but when she’s…

Chicago Comes in at No. 2 for Biking

Chicago has been named by Bicycling Magazine as the second most bike-friendly city – New York City came in at No. 1. The publication pointed to Chicago’s protected…

Joan Rivers Dead at 81

Joan Rivers was a pioneer for women in entertainment. Whether she is loved or hated, her courage and tenacity deserve respect. She started in a…

Chicago City Council Gets Ordinance On Paid Sick Leave

Workers, nonprofits and aldermen called for a new law that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to all employees. The proposed bill was…

Here’s a Look at Lollapalooza as it Gets Underway

This is an experiment with a new storytelling program called Brickflow. It draws from Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media and web URLs to…

Bike Sharing Program to Benefit Commuters

Getting to work is going to get easier for Metra commuters who arrive at Union Station or Ogilvie Transportation Center when Chicago officially debuts its…

Breaking News: Back on Track at Amtrak and Metra

UPDATE: At 12:33 p.m. an Amtrak engine pulled the disabled train off and away from the Clark and 16th St. site of the stall. At…

Recapping NATO Summit in Chicago: One Year Ago

Last year, Chicago hosted the NATO summit. Our reporters were there, live and on the ground. Many of our reporters will be graduating this week…