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The ultimate list of Chicago consumer startups.
The ultimate list of Chicago consumer startups. The list of over 500 companies was assembled by Jaime Yoon of Chicago’s Listen Ventures. ~ learn more
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Poop canal needs a new name.
Poop canal needs a new name. The 125-year-old Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, which reversed the flow of the Chicago River, is facing a rebranding. “Now is the time to re-envision, reimagine and redefine what the Chicago Sanitary and Ship […]
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Cabrini Green’s infamous past.
Cabrini Green’s infamous past. Built on grounds once called “Little Hell,” Chicago’s Cabrini Green is “the most notorious project complex in Chicago history” due to its violent reputation and notorious location. ~ learn more
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Downtown Chicago’s ambitious growth plan.
Downtown Chicago’s ambitious growth plan. This almost makes sense to me, except that I thought the population has been shrinking not growing. Is a lack of housing really the limiting factor? “Downtown Chicago could add more than 100 million square […]
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Fear in Logan Square affects sales.
Fear in Logan Square affects sales. “You can sense the fear in the air,” describes an employee at Armitage Produce. Following a federal smoke bomb incident, businesses in Chicago’s Logan Square are experiencing slow sales as residents stay indoors, wary […]
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Cook County is months late collecting property taxes.
Cook County is months late collecting property taxes. I have an annual reminder in my todo list so that I don’t accidentally forget to pay a property tax bill. After several months of kicking it out into the future because […]
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The lobbying story behind the botched county systems upgrade (above).
The lobbying story behind the botched county systems upgrade (above). Here’s the punchline: “This, sadly, is the ‘Chicago Way’ — on steroids.” … “Tyler Technologies’ major county contracts – peppered with delays and cost overruns – were shepherded by well-connected […]
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Chicago’s $80M grocery tax grab.
Chicago’s $80M grocery tax grab. “City Council members are back from August recess with two big questions on the table for their Sept. 25 meeting: whether to legalize “granny flats” citywide, and whether to hit Chicagoans with a 1% grocery […]
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The Chicago River’s first open-water swim coming soon.
The Chicago River’s first open-water swim coming soon. “Signs of the river’s better health include visits from “Chonkosaurus,” a giant snapping turtle who’s a global social media sensation. Chicago is so optimistic about the river’s improvements that the city plans […]
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Pritzker to city: drop dead.
Pritzker to city: drop dead. “The governor just pummeled Chicago with more than $11 billion in new pension liabilities at the worst possible time. Residents deserve answers.” ~ learn more