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Bottlefork Restaurant in River North

Bottlefork Restaurant in River North

Bottlefork, a new restaurant in the River North neighborhood, features a traditional American menu that focuses on smoked entrees, alongside an exclusive beer brewed by Begyle Brewing Co. of Ravenswood. The beer, called Root Cellar Rye Amber Ale , is brewed with sugar beets, parsnips and celeriac from Nichols Farms, based in Marengo. Located at […]

May Showers Did Not Deter Anti-Deportation Marchers

This video story is about the anti-deportation march that took place May 1 from 175 from North Des Plaines to 101 West Congress Parkway. The march highlighted the hard working families who have been separated through deportations while working at some of the richest corporations in the country. During President Obama’s time in office, there have […]

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Labor Protest at Walmart

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Labor Protest at Walmart

Labor Protest took place April 24 at the Walmart at 2844 N. Broadway. A group of protestors gathered in front of Walmart demanding them to create a compensation fund for the victims of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh, and offer a living wage for their workers. labor protest88     Like this: Like Loading…

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Crime in River North

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Crime in River North

Jason Erkes says River North is a safe neighborhood, but night life brings crime to the area. “The late night crowd and intoxication can bring out the worst in people,” he said. “Crime takes place even in the safest areas, and River North is no exception,” said Erkes who is a marketing executive for Social […]

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UIC Faculty Talk Strike

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UIC Faculty Talk Strike

Professors on the University of Illinois Chicago campus held a two-day strike this week. Hundreds of classes were canceled as professors joined picket lines and called on the administration to negotiate a contract that would provide for wage increases. It was the first strike in the history of the university. via Vimeo   Like this: […]

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City Clerk Susana Mendoza Proposes Ordinance Targeting Puppy Mills

  City Clerk Susana Mendoza has introduced an ordinance that would prohibit pet stores in Chicago from selling dogs and cats that come from puppy mills. Under the proposal, animals would come only from shelters and humane adoption centers. “The purpose of the restriction is to encourage adoption,” said Patrick Corcoran, spokesman for the city […]

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