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3 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Chicago school closings give charge of racism to Mayor Rham Emanuel

As Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel celebrates his mid-point year in office he also faces a number of controversies that have forced both pundits and citizens to reevaluate, not only his leadership, but also his ability to take the city from deficit to surplus, and to attract, and retain a base of support.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Rahm Emanuel, Barack Obama

3 hrs ago | CBS Local

Beverly Hills Residents To Protest Times Sale With March Near CEO's Home

Residents of one of Southern California's most exclusive neighborhoods were expected Thursday to protest the potential sale of the Los Angeles Times and Tribune Company newspapers across the country to the Koch Brothers.

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Related Topix: California, Tribune, Publishing, Media, Activism

8 hrs ago | Radio Ink

Tribune Appoints deCastro President/GM of WGN

Tribune Company today announced the appointment of radio industry and digital media veteran Jimmy de Castro as President & General Manager of WGN-AM Radio, responsible for the station's overall strategy, execution, and day-to-day management and operations.

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10 hrs ago | UPI

49 Chicago schools to close

The Chicago Board of Education has voted to shut 49 elementary schools and transfer 27,000 students to new classrooms, officials said.

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14 hrs ago | Friends.ca

A Word from Our Sponsor by Jane Mayer

Last fall, Alex Gibney, a documentary filmmaker who won an Academy Award in 2008 for an exposA© of torture at a U.S. military base in Afghanistan, completed a film called "Park Avenue: Money, Power and the American Dream." It was scheduled to air on PBS on November 12th.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Representative Michele Bachmann, Republican, US House of Representatives

18 hrs ago | The Miami Herald

Fred Grimm: Broward may be Koch brothers' own "deal from hell"

As puns go, the caption was pretty vapid. "Sun-Sentinel doesn't need a Koch problem." The banner held by a small band of demonstrators also featured a caricature of those infamous brothers with money bags and vampire teeth.

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Related Topix: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wed May 22, 2013

Patch.com

FifthThird Bank Teller Accused of Taking $245,000 From Accounts

A teller at a Geneva bank is facing federal indictment for allegedly scheming to take $245,000 or more from victims' bank accounts.

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Related Topix: Geneva, IL, Kane County, IL, Burnham, IL

Chicago Tribune

Kirk backing Pritzker for Commerce job

Mark Kirk announced Tuesday that he'll support Penny Pritzker for the top job at the Commerce Department, calling her experienced and willing to take on special interests.

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Related Topix: US Politics, Senator Mark Kirk, US News, US Senate, Republican, Hyatt Hotels, Senator Dick Durbin, Barack Obama, Democrat

Chicago Reader

Tribune sued over Red Plum/Local Values

My amiable dispute with the Tribune over Red Plum/Local Values , an advertising throwaway I did not welcome and did not read but did not know how to stop, has been taken to a new level by a litigious group of Chicago residents.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL

Sudan Tribune

UAE investors seek to invest in South Sudan

Major investors from the United Arab Emirates have been flocking to the new country in recent months seeking investment opportunities in various sectors.

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Related Topix: World News, Africa, South Sudan, United Arab Emirates, Middle East, Marketing, Sudan,

Reuters

Former Yahoo executive Shashi Seth to head Tribune digital

Former Yahoo Inc executive Shashi Seth has joined Tribune Co to lead its digital ventures as the newspaper and broadcast company seeks new revenue sources.

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Related Topix: Startups, Yahoo!

Marin Independent Journal

From the Editor's Kitchen: Is a nice meal out with kids possible?

In this December 3, 2004 file photograph, Stella Anderson, 3, left, and Christopher David, 6, both of Chicago, sample items on the kids' menu at Pete Miller's Seafood & Prime Steak in Evanston, Illinois.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, Life, Food, Dining, Evanston, IL, Parenting

Broward-Palm Beach

Activists Rally Against Koch Brothers Sun-Sentinel Sale; Say No to "Koch Problem"

See South Florida? We knew underneath all that sun-soaked apathy and cosmetic work you had some dormant activist ire.

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Related Topix: Activism, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Patch.com

Gas Prices Up in DC Area Ahead of Memorial Day

Heading out of town for Memorial Day this weekend? You'll be paying less at the pump than you did last year even though the DC metro area has seen prices spike in recent weeks.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Minnesota

Tue May 21, 2013

RollingStone

Chief Keef Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

Chief Keef was arrested earlier this week in Atlanta for disorderly conduct, just two months after his release from custody.

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Related Topix: Chief Keef, Hip-Hop, Music, Entertainment

Illinoisreview

Duffy resolution demands transparent investigation of surveillance company

State Senator Dan Duffy has introduced Senate Resolution 314 condemning Redflex Traffic Systems Inc.

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Related Topix: Illinois

Poynter Online

Koch brothers acquiring Tribune newspapers? I'd bet against it

I'm not a fan of speculating who will buy newspapers that are on the block. But I'll make an exception with some quick thoughts on Tribune Co.'s publishing group - currently attracting investor interest as expected but likely months away from actually being sold.

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Related Topix: Media, Fox Filmed Entertainment, Warren Buffett, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, Scott Walker, US Governors

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Tonight at 9:30 PM Edt: HuffPost Live with Richard Florida on casinos ...

Because of the piece I wrote recently, " What to make of casinos as an "urban revitalization" method and detroyer? ," I've been asked to appear on a HuffPost Live segment on casinos and urban revitalization featuring Richard Florida.

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Related Topix: Digital Journal, Queens, NY, New York, NY

Mon May 20, 2013

Patch.com

Where are Memorial Day Gas Prices Headed in Northern Virginia?

Heading out of town for Memorial Day this weekend? You'll be paying less at the pump than you did last year even though the Northern Virginia area has seen prices spike in recent weeks.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Virginia Beach, VA

Common Dreams

The Chicago Board of Education Votes This Week Whether to Shut Down Fifty-four Schools

Chicago is braced for a critical vote by the Board of Education this week to determine if fifty-four schools will be closed.

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Related Topix: Chicago, IL, Near North (Chicago, IL), Family, Kids, US News, Liberal Political News

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