“The report uses public corruption statistics published by the U.S. Department of Justice from 1976 through 2021. In those 45 years, Chicago’s elected officials and public servants weaseled their way to a record 1,824 corruption convictions, according to the report.” ~ learn […]
She’s the Cook County Treasurer. I hope this is real, though I’m still not sure. One problem is that July appears twice! But she does publish an annual calendar showcasing her collection of jackets — link to a story about […]
He really is a local treasure! His brother Jeff was, for a time, a local treasure in Houston where he served as the CEO of Enron until he was jailed for … stuff. ~ learn more
Be warned: cringy stories within. “An investigation by the Illinois Answers Project and Block Club Chicago shows that since the beginning of the pandemic, record rat complaints have overwhelmed city services. The city’s resources are stretched thin, and so many […]
Now the only vestige of this mainstay bar from my 20s is the Debonair Yacht, named in homage, that frequents the city’s floating party at Lake Michigan’s Playpen. ~ learn more
I couldn’t help but share this sad link because it happened so close to my old home in Wicker Park. “The robbery was the second to hit a Chicago TV news crew this month.” ~ learn more
“The Chicago spreadsheet itself is a growing mess of more than 100 restaurants with tallying fees between 2.5 percent and 25 percent.” ~ learn more
“Like any other aesthetic choice, your tooth gems are about personal style preferences. There isn’t really much of a difference between having your ear pierced versus having a beautiful piece of jewelry on your tooth, Llewellyn said. “It’s for anyone.” ~ learn […]
The excuse worked once, and so he kept using it. “Well, that morning, I broke up with my girlfriend and she stole my car,” Kriv, who had been ticketed for running a red light, testified in January 2021. ~ learn more
I see both sides here. On the one hand, highlighting the worst aspects of the neighborhood doesn’t do the folks trying to improve things any favors. On the other hand, pretending everything is alright doesn’t quite seem right either. ~ learn more