The Chicago Federation of Labor has released its list of endorsements in the municipal elections. Most are incumbents who typically vote with Mayor Daley.
Tag: Vol. 36 No. 16
Issue of Jan. 11 – 17, 2007
RIAA busts up the mix-tape scene
The RIAA’s bust of mix-tape producers Don Cannon and DJ Drama says “We don’t give a fuck about hip-hop.”
Less than shocking news on the Chevy Volt
The Chevy Volt, GM’s latest flailing attempt to survive.
My favorite online film magazine
An introduction to Rouge, an international online film magazine
It ain’t easy being a challenger
Victor Rowans, independent candidate for 27th Ward alderman, faces a fourth fight to stay on the ballot.
Rock en Chicago
Chicago’s Alla share common ground with some of Latin America’s best bands–even though they don’t sound especially Latin.
Blogging “The God Delusion”
Note to unbelievers: There is no god, and Richard Dawkins isn’t eligible to replace him.
Right performer, wrong film
Meryl Streep wins another Golden Globe–but not for the role she should have.
A slightly more palatable Pier
Navy Pier offers something that won’t make you run screaming.
A belated Happy Birthday to Edmund Burke
Edmund Burke, thoughtful conservative. Too bad he’s been dead for some time.
So long Malabar Catering
Keralan caterer Malabar is pulling out of Albany Park and resettling in the burbs.
Freedom of Choice Round 2
Chef Didier Durand is hosting a series of fund-raisers to defray the legal costs of the Campaign to Repeal the Foie Gras Ban.