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Go to There: Must-Attend Pitching Events for Chicagoland Entrepreneurs
Thanks to TV, it seems that pitching investors for funding or for a chance to win prize money to launch or boost startups has become more and more mainstream, and desirable. Comment?
Go to There: Must-Attend Pitching Events for Chicagoland Entrepreneurs
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Thanks to TV, it seems that pitching investors for funding or for a chance to win prize money to launch or boost startups has become more and more mainstream, and desirable. Comment?
Old Town School Spared from Closure: Reports
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After weeks of protests, it appeared on the eve of a school board vote as though at least one school eyed for closure would be spared. Comment?
Book Excerpt: When the Steel Mills Died, the Hispanic Democratic Organization was Born
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In the early 1980s, the steel industry collapsed in Chicago. Wisconsin Steel and U.S. Steel, two Southeast Side mills which had once employed tens of thousands of workers, were shut down. Comment?
Off-Duty Officer Shoots, Kills Neighbor's Dog
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Chicago police officer was with his son when he said the animal charged, a claim the dog's owners deny. Comment?
18 Shot in Spate of Weekend Violence Across Chicago
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Three people were fatally shot in the head and another shot dead in the chest in weekend violence that wounded at least 14 others across Chicago, according to police. Comment?
Navy Pier Worker Beats Ferris Wheel World Record
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Operations manager Clinton Shepherd stayed on Navy Pier's Ferris wheel for a full 48 hours, breaking the world record for longest ride on a Ferris wheel. Comment?
Quinn Cracks Down on Social Media Based Mob Attacks
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Governor Quinn signed into law Saturday new legislation that allows judges to impose harsher penalties on people who use social media or other methods of electronic communication to organize mob attacks. Comment?
Man Attempts Ferris Wheel World Record at Navy Pier
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Beginning Friday, pier operations manager Clinton Shepherd will try to break the Guinness World Record for the longest ride on Chicago's iconic attraction. Comment?
Woman Robbed of $100K Worth of Jewels on Mag Mile
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A south suburban woman who said she frequents shops on the Magnificent Mile was robbed of tens of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry Wednesday. Comment?
Rahm Touts McCormick Place Redevelopment Plan
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Rahm Emanuel isn't holding back on his second anniversary as mayor of Chicago as he celebrated by announcing major renovations to the city's prized McCormick Place. Comment?
Emanuel Announces Navy Pier Makeover, DePaul Arena
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On Rahm Emanuel's second anniversary as mayor, he announced major changes to two of Chicago's top tourism attractions, Navy Pier and McCormick Place. Comment?
Aldermen: Mayor's Parking Deal Doesn't Add Up
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Some city officials say the private company that manages the city's parking meters will actually come out millions of dollars ahead under Mayor Rahm Emanuel's proposed deal. Comment?
Sergeant Shoots, Kills Pit Bull as it Attacked Teen
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A pitbull that had already attacked one person in the South Side Englewood neighborhood Wednesday morning was shot dead by a Chicago police sergeant as it attacked a 16-year-old boy on his way to school. Comment?
Top 10 Most Ticketed Red-Light Camera Intersections
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There are nearly 400 cameras around the city. The top five most-ticketed intersections raised more than eight million dollars, and many of them are in some of the city's busiest neighborhoods. Comment?
Alderman Looking at Bonds to Buy Back Parking Meters
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A Chicago alderman says he's exploring ways to get the city out of the parking meter lease deal that's despised by commuters and city officials alike. 3 comments
Tallest Building Title Pits Willis Vs. WTC
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New York's One World Trade Center and Chicago's Willis Tower have reason to lay claim to the No. Comment?
NBA Fines Taj Gibson $25,000
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The NBA fined Taj Gibson $25,000 for his actions in Game 2 on Wednesday night when he shouted obscenities at referee Scott Foster. Comment?
Robert Redford To Film Eight-Part Documentary on Rahm
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We all knew Mayor Rahm Emanuel's trips to Hollywood were paying off with big campaign contributions. Comment?
Wells Street Bridge Reopens To Trains, Traffic
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The Wells Street Bridge reopened Monday after the second, nine-day round of construction. Comment?