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Home » Vol. 38 No. 13

Tag: Vol. 38 No. 13

Issue of Dec. 18 – 24, 2008

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Best of 2008, part three

by Peter Margasak December 24, 2008August 19, 2021

My 40 favorite albums of 2008, continued: number 20 through number 11.

Posted inBlogs

My Blagojevich problem…

by Michael Miner December 24, 2008August 19, 2021

Does Rod Blagojevich really look like someone Tom Cruise ought to play in the movie? What about Steve Carell?

Posted inBlogs

Lists that keep on giving, part 2

by Pat Graham December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

A farewell selection of favorite films from the last two decades.

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On sustainability and politics

by Mick Dumke December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

A Q & A about the green economy and politics with alderman Manny Flores.

Posted inBlogs

Illinois Supreme Court rejects motion questioning its impartiality

by Michael Miner December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

Four Illinois Supreme Court justices reject a motion to recuse themselves from the appeal of a suit against prominent Chicago law firm Corboy & Demetrio.

Posted inBlogs

Watch your step, and your dog’s too

by Kiki Yablon December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

A reader believes his dog is the latest victim of stray voltage in Chicago.

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Best of 2008, part two

by Peter Margasak December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

My 40 favorite albums of 2008, continued: number 30 through number 21.

Posted inBlogs

TIFs and Casinos

by Ben Joravsky December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

What offers the best odds for taxpayers: the city’s TIF program or the blackjack tables at the forthcoming Des Plaines casino?

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Last-minute holiday-shopping opportunity, tonight at the Hideout

by Kevin Warwick December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

The Hideout’s annual holiday sale is tonight from 6 till 9 PM.

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Let’s give a hand to The Boys in the Band

by Albert Williams December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

The pioneering gay play, The Boys in the Band, at 40.

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1/2-16 — Free access to Chicago fitness centers

by Justin Murphy December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

1/2-16: Free access to Chicago Park District fitness centers

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In defense of WGN’s logo

by Whet Moser December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

Is WGN’s sexed-up new logo one of the year’s worst?

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People I’m grateful to

by Whet Moser December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

Alex Brown not only saved the Bears’ season, he saved Adrian Peterson from complete infamy.

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Nick Sylvester Blogs Again

by Miles Raymer December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

Riff Market vs. Girl Talk

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O’Hare: worst airport for eating?

by Julia Thiel December 23, 2008August 19, 2021

O’Hare–worst airport for eating?

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