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Illinois Republicans and Democrats actually worked together on state budget proposal, and other Chicago news
Also, Trump’s Twitter rant about Meryl Streep has some local elected officials newly concerned about his temperament.
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In the wake of the Facebook Live attack, we need to talk about black anger
Condemn the attack, but also understand the roots of black anger and violence done in Trump’s name.
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How to help a 30-year-old virgin
Where does one find a reliable escort these days? Plus: a cam-girl cover story, more advice for GAYMAN
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Eight political New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep
Yes, they’re about politics—because now everything is political.
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Illinois Democrats spend more than $3 million on new anti-Rauner ads, and other Chicago news
Also, the Chicago Park District shuts down 445 outdoor drinking fountains with high lead levels.
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Chicago police try to rebuild trust, improve image with social media strategy, and other news
Also, CPS stops using discriminatory job screening process following a WBEZ investigation.
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What is news, anyway? A new Pew study raises the question.
The Pew Research Center just released a new study on the news preferences of the American public. The findings make for unsurprising reading.
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There’s a huge backlog of deportation cases in Illinois and other Chicago news
Also, Rahm and Rauner trade more jabs on Chicago Public Schools and Donald Trump.
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A.O. Scott’s criticism colloquium comes to Seminary Co-op
The New York Times writer discusses his latest book, Better Living Through Criticism.
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Live stream of Englewood shooting suggests disturbing new reality, and other Chicago news
Also, why the 2016 Cubs could change the way the game is played.
Posted inNews & Politics
Why I quit social media cold turkey in 2015
The feeling of connection offered by Twitter and Instagram was an addiction—one that’s been hard to kick.
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Spotlight and the end of journalism’s good old days
The new film spotlights a newspaper era on its way out.
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Shaming online shamers with Jon Ronson
An interview with the author of the book So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, British journalist Jon Ronson
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A friendly guide to hosting an all-girl sex party . . .
Dan Savage calls on an expert to address the etiquette of hosting a girls-only sex party.