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Posted inBlogs

Lisa Madigan orders cops to release Laquan McDonald e-mails, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd August 17, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Trump’s broken promise to early buyers in his Chicago tower.

Posted inBlogs

Aldermen: Rahm should include renters in property tax rebate, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd July 19, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, the head of Illinois GOP is trying to unite Republicans behind Trump.

Posted inBlogs

Uber and Lyft are threatening to leave Chicago, and other news

by Kate Shepherd May 27, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Rahm called secret City Hall meetings to “get story straight” on Laquan McDonald shooting.

Posted inBlogs

The chilling details about Tyshawn Lee’s alleged killer and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd March 9, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, a new poll shows strong support for Trump in the burbs, and retail is booming in the Loop.

Albany access to the Bloomingdale line
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The Bloomingdale Trail: Urban Oasis or Devil’s Playground?

by John Greenfield August 12, 2009August 19, 2021

Despite easy access and great publicity, the Bloomingdale Trail isn’t slated to open till at least 2016. Whose job is it to secure it until then?

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