Walking down North Avenue with his bulky Home Depot purchases in tow, George Blakemore sparkled in a glistening metallic-toned ensemble he painted himself. “I think that we all are artists,” he said. “We all use our imagination and we all are creative. There was a Black gentleman that died called Mr. Imagination who would say […]
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Lightfoot’s first council meeting excites but sheds little light on procedures
What’s going on in the City Council? Still hard to say!
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Gadfly George Blakemore, Cook County Board’s biggest nightmare, wins spot on November ballot
The longtime political watchdog emerged from the primaries as the Third District Republican candidate for Cook County Board, running for the seat vacated by Jerry “Iceman” Butler.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Does the American Writers Museum plan need an edit?
Will visitors to the proposed Michigan Avenue space pay money for info that’s a tap away on their phones?
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Preliminary landmark approval won’t save a historic Old Town three-flat
The Commission on Chicago Landmarks has approved preliminary landmark status for West Burton Place, but can’t rescind a recent demolition permit.
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Questions, Questions
Tough times–especially on the south side–have led to some rare tough questioning in the City Council.