February 2011
56 posts
“The genius behind @MayorEmanuel is Dan Sinker, who has a heart made out of...”
– Alexis Madrigal reveals the man behind the the notorious, lovable, f-bomb spewing @MayorEmanuel. (via theatlantic)
Holy crap. I know this guy! I was invited to help judge some students’ websites for his class once. Really nice guy and super cool (and funny, duh).
“As for the black vote, Emanuel won every black-majority ward easily. In the six...”
– Why Rahm Emanuel Won - The 312 - Chicago
1. Whet has the best election analysis, bar none, I’ve read today. I know that seems biased since I work there but I was struck by how many cliches were rolled out to explain it.
2. This particular graf hits on what I discussed in my “Census, not consensus”...
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Bill Savage on beer, bars, and Chicago (A.V. Club) →
seaofstatic:
Bill Savage is kinda awesome. Especially if you’re a nerd for beer, bars and Chicago.
It was illegal to open a saloon on Sunday because, of course, it would make Jesus cry.
(And thanks again Hannah for the link!)
Cheap/free things to do in Chicago.
thisistheglamorous:
About two years ago, I posted a list of how to do cheap/free things in Chicago. Every so often I get an email requesting the list. Recently I got a few emails right in a row asking about it, so I thought I would repost an updated list. If you know of anything else that is not listed here, please let me know.
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Huge props for putting this one together. Fantastic...
whitewhine:
Why the hell am I getting Groupons for the suburbs? My account clearly states that I live in downtown Chicago, why the eff would I want to get my hair done in Northbrook??
An Email From Chicago Public Media
livinginlakeview:
Dear Cassandra,
I’m embarking on what I hope ends up to be a helpful, factual summary of some of the issues surrounding recent proposals in Congress to de-fund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which supports public television and radio stations.
I’m writing this to individuals like you who support WBEZ 91.5 FM, and our affiliated signals 90.7 FM and 89.5 FM,...
I'm doing comedy jokes on a stage tomorrow.
smileifyourewinning:
Schadenfreude (Chicago’s critically acclaimed comedy group) is performing both Friday and Saturday night (Feb 18th/19th) at the Gallery Cabaret in Bucktown. The comedic variety show will focus on the upcoming mayoral election in Chicago. Alderman Ed Bus (53rd) is running for mayor. He will host. Who: Schadenfreude What: The Alderman Ed Bus Victory Party (and variety...
A Good Samaritan with Shiny Shoes →
thisfits:
People will judge you by what you wear. Let’s make sure our character matches our clothes.
“I was so thirsty and hungry,” said Clark, who lives on a fixed income. “I felt absolutely deserted and I was scared because I kept thinking, ‘What is going to happen in Chicago if I miss my plane?’ I would have to sit on the hard airport bench all night.”
But as Clark looked down, trying...
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2010 Census Data for Illinois now available →
WatchWinter attack ad — If seasons were political candidates, then here’s Summer’s attack ad against Winter.
(Via Capitol Fax)
Ask a Chicago News Co-op reporter on the City Hall... →
lenkody:
Last chance to post your questions! Dan Mililapoulos answers them live today from 5-6 on WindyCitizen.com
First Lolla 2011 headliners have been confirmed:... →
redeyechicago:
Also: Lykke Li, Best Coast, Crystal Castles and MOTHEREFFIN Girl Talk are all being rumored to have already signed up.Thoughts?
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Sweet Saturdays at the Garfield Park Conservatory →
tomatoallergy:
Sweet Saturdays focuses on plants that provide the key ingredients to some of our favorite sweet treats. The Garfield Park Conservatory, a veritable plant-based candy show, is home to many living sweets such as bananas, vanilla beans, cinnamon bark, and chocolate trees. Visitors of all ages can sample the facts, the flavors and the fun of some of the most tantalizing tropical...
Chicago Dibs Tumblr →
seaofstatic:
We’re all aware of this Tumblr right? I’ve already submitted two photos :-)
It begins again…
10 cheesy names for the Great Chicago Blizzard of...
thewackydeli:
From “Snowmageddon” to “snOMG,” people have been coining some pretty cheesy names for the Great Chicago Blizzard of 2011. In that spirit, The Wacky Deli’s crack team of parody blizzard writers came up with a few of their own! We give them kudos for coming to work on a snow day and braving the blizzard to write them (although it was under protest after the publisher threatened to...
This is the glamorous.: A Blizzard in Chicago: a... →
thisistheglamorous:
I. As I stand looking out the window from my office, people are abuzz with the impending weather. Emails are being sent saying if you take Metra to leave now so you can get home.
Another good read.
Watchaslightoffkilter:
Lame video from my roof. Transcript:
“Not really much to see. You would be able to see the Hancock clearly from here. Sears from here, but all you can see is that stupid billboard. And traffic. Lots of traffic.
There’s a lot of wind.
Oh, there’s the one biker. I could not bike in this.
Shit! Damn. I’m an idiot for even being up here.”
My journalistic prose and camera...
"Wait," he said. "CPS hasn't closed since 1999?...
fishy:
librarianinlittlecanada:
lenorebeadsman:
Yes. But there are so many children without anywhere to go, and there are so many children who depend on CPS for one, two, even three meals a day. It’s a terrible system for the teachers, staff, and administrators who don’t live in walking distance. And I haven’t verified this, but I hear that CPS’s policy for days that would be snow days to...
it's amazing: So.. my usual 10 minute journey home... →
Buses were beyond packed..but I managed to get on one of the few buses. A group of us squeezed on through the back door (well..the bus driver told us to..so..shouts to him!) much to the chagrin of other passengers. I had to get home.. I mean wouldn’t you have done the same?
So about 20…
Please click thru and read this whole story about itsamazing’s trip home during the blizzard....
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