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From Ald. Fioretti’s email: As Chicago Police are questioning three suspects in these crimes, they continue to seek the assistance of residents in the ongoing investigation of recent strong-arm robberies in the South Loop/Southeast section of the ward. Police have also asked for your continued help in being aware, vigilant and responsive. Please continue to report all...
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Have you heard of “green” development? It used to be that “green” was the color of the inexpensive paint that landlords would buy in quantity. Today, “green” has a whole new meaning. Come and find out how you can build more affordably and more environmentally friendly. You just might save money on energy costs...
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Interested in learning how Chicago’s tax increment financing program benefits the Washington Park neighborhood? Ald. Willie Cochran (20th) and the city’s Housing and Economic Development Department–which oversees TIFs– will hold a meeting that will include information on how the program is working for the community July 14. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Washington Park Field House...
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Looking for something to do next weekend? Head out to Uptown for the Windy City Ribfest July 15-17 on Broadway between Leland and Lawrence. This is the second year Uptown has hosted the fest. Professional BBQ chefs will compete while fest goers get to eat! The event will also include live local and national music,...
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Looking for ways to lower your utility bill in the summer, and get rewarded to do it? The Citizens Utility Board, the only organization in Illinois 100 percent focused on lowering utility rates, is working together with Efficiency 2.0 to offer CUB Energy Saver to Illinois residents. CUB was founded by the state in 1983...
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Do you know where your tax dollars are going? There’s a new Mayor and Grassroots Collaborative and Allies don’t want Rahm Emanuel and the City Council to the be like the old mayor. According to Grassroots Collaborative, The Mercantile Exchange got $15 million in our tax dollars to remodel their bathrooms, despite making $457...
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Right now, ComEd and Ameren’s high-powered lobbying teams are leaning on state senators to vote for SB 1652, a bill that would lead to annual rate hikes for ComEd and Ameren. The bill passed both houses of the legislature on the last day of session, but without enough votes to ward off a threatened...
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Qpon is the “Daily Deal” company with its roots, focus and vision linked to the LGBT community. QponChicago.com serves the greater Chicago area providing our community really great savings on all kinds of fun and interesting things to do such as restaurants, beauty salons, stores, music, gyms, health professionals, spas, special events, theater, schools,...
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Byliner publishes original narratives by some of the most accomplished writers working today, at lengths that allow them to be read in a single sitting. Called Byliner Originals, these stories typically range between 10,000 and 35,000 words and are available in digital form, with select titles also available as audio or print-on-demand books. They...
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AREA Chicago and Calles Y Sueños have been presenting work in conjunction with AREA Issue #11 on Im/Migration has been on display since June 4. It closes on July 4th. You can attend the closing event, a counter-nationalist cook-out, party and speak-out on Sunday, July 3, 5-11 p.m. The artworks are in some ways portraits, uneasy...
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