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Oldest gas pipeline in Chicago (pre-Great Fire) gets retired
“Peoples Gas is retiring the oldest gas pipe in the city of Chicago, dating from 1859.” | learn more
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Chicago’s finances are still a mess
“Mayor Lori Lightfoot acknowledged the city faces looming budget woes because of ballooning public pension costs and other growing expenses as officials on Friday released Chicago’s annual financial audit.” | learn more
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Old Zenith factory to be transformed into $25M food incubator
“What is already under construction is a facility to be dubbed Amped Kitchens Chicago, which will offer dozens of kitchens, refrigeration, storage and similar resources to Chicago entrepreneurs ready to take their food concoctions to the commercialization stage.” Dear entrepreneurs, […]
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Adopt a rooster, help Chicago
114 chickens were found in a garage in an unpleasant scene. “Instead of euthanizing the chickens, Chicago Animal Care and Control is trying to adopt them out. There are 31 roosters who need your help.” | learn more
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Illinois might lose a house seat & federal funding
If the 2020 census shows even a 1% decline in IL population, the state will lose a seat in the house and $120MM. The state has 18 seats in congress today – down 6 since the 1960s. | learn more
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Lincoln Park public school ends free preschool
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this as I continue to form my own. “A free preschool program in Chicago was criticized for giving preference to kids from the richest area. Now tuition is charged — is that a […]
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How to rent e-scooters in Chicago
“A pilot program brings thousands of scooters to Chicago. Here’s how to ride them.” | learn more
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26th Street is Chicago’s Mexican Magnificent Mile
“The Little Village shopping district reportedly generates more revenue than any other commercial corridor in the city save Michigan Avenue.” | learn more
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Governor Pritzker signed $40B state budget into law
From the Chicago Tribune: “Here’s a look at what your tax dollars are buying.” | learn more
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The history of derivatives in Chicago
This is a history of trading derivatives and the Board of Trade. In a way, this is a history of Chicago. “The opening of a canal in 1848 led to the birth of modern financial derivatives, and the early demise […]