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Chicago’s first snow falls in cascade of short scenes

Chicago’s first snow falls in cascade of short scenes

The iced flakes whispered across the street, turning to a snow globe whirl as remnants of the light rain whimpered into the man’s half empty cup of hand-me-down coins. The rattlesnake of the coins chimed against the large McDonald’s plastic cup,  ricocheted back and forth. His seaweed color jacket covered his only scraps of belonging, […]

Honor Flight Chicago Sends Veterans to Washington

Honor Flight Chicago helps veterans to fly at no cost to visit the war memorials in Washington that commemorate those who served in the military.

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Budget Proposal Increases Parking Tax

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Budget Proposal Increases Parking Tax

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, as part of his first budget proposal, may enact a new tax on parking garages in the Downtown and River North areas of Chicago.  The new parking premium of $2 per day is designed to cut down on downtown congestion as well as build new revenue to invest in existing “L” […]

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Chicago Mourns Loss of Steve Jobs

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Chicago Mourns Loss of Steve Jobs

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Season Ends at Wrigley

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Season Ends at Wrigley

The Cubs played their last game of the 2011 season at home in Wrigley Field. Reporter Evan Braun brings us the sights and sounds of this last touch of summer. Fans are not happy with the team this season, and they share their ideas for what’s wrong with the team and what’s right with the […]

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