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Emanuel proposes major bike network expansion

Broad Shoulders Update — Tue Feb 01 00:27:53 UTC 2011 As a follow up to my blog post about meeting with Rahm Emanuel, on Sunday he announced plans for significantly expanding the city’s bike network. I’m excited to see many recommendations from our Sustainable Transportation Platform in his plan, includin… about: bike network Bloomingdale Trail Carol Moseley Braun Chicago from the news feed Hospitality_Recreation Miguel del Valle Rahm Emanuel

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CHICAGO BLIZZARD 2011: The 15 WORST Movie Snowstorms!

Chicagonow — Tue Feb 01 01:26:10 UTC 2011 Too many BLIZZASTER live shots make Jack a frozen boy.This is it. Don’t get scared now.#SNOWMG is heading towards Chicago. The big blizzard of 2011 is expected to dump up to 20″ of snow on the city, with even higher… about: As Seen On WGN-TV bestworstlist Best/Worst Lists blizzard2011 Chicago Entertainment_Culture Lake Shore Drive Movie News movies National Weather Service Photo Gallery snow Snow snowmageddon2011 snowmg snowstorm Weird News Winter storm at: Lake Shore Drive

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Man charged with shooting outside Near North Side nightclub

WLS-TV Chicago Local News — Tue Feb 01 02:08:00 UTC 2011 A West Side spent his 25th birthday in jail after he was charged with a shooting outside a Goose Island area nightclub early Saturday.About 2:30 a.m. Saturday, there was an altercation between several men inside the nightclub on the 800 block of West E… about: Cook County Sheriff’s office Cook County Sheriff’s Office (Illinois) Goose Island Law_Crime Near North Side nightclub A West Side police officer Police officer Pontiac Sheriff

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It’s a law: Quinn puts final stamp on civil unions measure

Redeye — Tue Feb 01 05:05:07 UTC 2011 Gov. Quinn holds the bill legalizing civil unions for gay and lesbian couples on Monday at the Chicago Cultural Center. (Lenny Gilmore/RedEye) By Georgia Garvey RedEye As Gov. Quinn signed into law a measure legalizing civil unions for gay couples… about: chicagoculturalcenter Chicago Cultural Center Civil union civilunions gaymarriage Gay news gayrights Governor govpatquinn law Legalization Lenny Gilmore Pat Quinn Print Stories Quinn signing Social Issues Veto at: Chicago Cultural Center

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Evil Bong 3D: The Wrath of Bong to Premiere in Chicago on April 9th in 3D and Sniff-O-Rama

Charles Band’s Evil Bong 3D: The Wrath of Bong has completed photography , and it’s going to be a 3D and Sniff-O-Rama blast! Look for a limited national theatrical release on 4/20/11 – National Pot Day.

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Fitch Affirms Liberty Mutual’s Ratings on Tender Offer

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fitch Ratings has affirmed Liberty Mutual Group Inc.’s (LMG) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘BBB’ and LMG’s operating subsidiaries’ (collectively referred to as Liberty Mutual) Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) ratings at ‘A-’. (A full list of rating actions follows at the end of this release.) The Rating Outlook for all ratings is Stable. Fitch’s rating action follows the company’s announcement on Jan. 14, 2011 to commence a solicitation of consents from holders of its

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The New York Times Talks Up CHIRP

Transmission — Mon Jan 31 19:39:13 UTC 2011 The fine folks at the NYT (via the Chicago News Cooperative) have taken some time to talk up the fine efforts of the Chicago Independent Radio Project (full disclosure: an organization of which this author is a member – ed.)…. about: author Chicago Independent Radio Project Chicago News Cooperative New York Times President Radio Shawn Campbell Wall Street Journal

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Ski Jumping in Chicago

Chicagoist — Mon Jan 31 20:00:00 UTC 2011    Founded in 1905, the Norge Ski Club is the oldest and one of the best ski clubs in the country. Among their many achievements, the club, based in Fox River Grove, Norge Ski Club has hosted ski jumping demonstrations at Soldier Field and Wrigley Fiel… about: Fox River Grove Illinois News Norge Ski Club Ski jumping Soldier Field Sports Wrigley Field at: Wrigley Field Soldier Field

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Hendry Accomplished Goals, But Are Cubs Good Enough?

Chicago Cubs Blog — Mon Jan 31 20:30:55 UTC 2011 Has Jim Hendry and the management done enough this off season to put the Chicago Cubs in position to make a run at the National League Central? Garza, Wood and Pena will be called upon to put up great numbers while Ramirez, Dempster and Zambrano need t… about: Carlos Pena chicagocubs Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs Blog Chicago Cubs News Cincinnati Reds Cubs Blog front line starting pitcher general manager Jim Hendry kerrywood Kerry Wood left-handed hitting first baseman Matt Garza MLB National League Central Sports Tyler Colvin at: Chicago Cubs

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Sec. Of State White Endorses Mendoza For City Clerk

Progress Illinois — Mon Jan 31 20:36:39 UTC 2011 News links:  Chicago Tribune State Rep. Susana Mendoza received a big boost to her campaign for Chicago City Clerk when Secretary of State Jesse White gave her his endorsement. In addition to serving as the state’s secretary of state, White i about: Chicago Chicago Tribune City clerk City Clerk City of Chicago jessewhite Jesse White Politics Secretary of State Susana Mendoza U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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