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Author Archives: Sam Adams
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Local Cyclists Shoot for the Pros at the Glencoe Grand Prix
A local bike team competes on the national level at the Glencoe Grand Prix.
Posted inNews & Politics
The Picture Police
Do festivals like Pitchfork and Lollapalooza have the right to restrict photography in a public park?
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best Way to Stuff Your Face With Thai Food for Under $5
Two-for-one coupons at Cozy Noodles & Rice
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Where TIF Dollars Go and Where They Don’t
Chicago’s tax increment financing program money isn’t reaching many of the neediest parts of the city. In fact, Chicago’s economic disparities may even be widened by the program. Here are some images from neighborhoods that have benefited from the program—and from those that have missed out.
Posted inArts & Culture
Local Lit
From authors with a Chicago connection: a backpacker thriller, taking license with Louisa May Alcott, and more
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Images From the Installation of Two New Aldermen
Images of the special City Council meeting held Friday to install two new aldermen.
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A Line Down the Block for the Opening of 50 Aldermen, 50 Artists
Aldermen and artists attended the opening of the Wicker Park show “The Aldermen Project: 50 Aldermen/50 Artists.”
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3/15 — Free Coffee at Dunkin’ Donuts on March Mondays
Free Dunkin’ Donuts coffee on Mondays in March.
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3/13 — Free Shuttles for St. Patrick’s Day
MillerCoors provides free shuttle bus service on Saturday 3/13 and Wednesday 3/17.
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Housing advocates want a share of the city’s TIF take
Alderman Walter Burnett proposes using 20 percent of all TIF funds on affordable housing.