oh, chicago
A ‘serial stowaway’ made it past TSA at O’Hare airport.
She’s allegedly done this up to 8 times. This week, she made it London before being caught and turned back. | learn more
Category: oh, chicago
oh, chicago
CPS does shady things with gift cards.
“The independent agency that investigates Chicago Public Schools has criticized the district’s “widespread” use of gift cards, saying the system is “wasteful” and has led to a number of thefts, according to the watchdog’s annual report.” | learn more
oh, chicago
Want to see my favorite house in Chicago?
It’s right across the street from Oz Park in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It’s never been on the market, so no pics on MLS. Fortunately, Dirk Denison Architects shares amazing photos on their site! | learn more
oh, chicago
Finally, see trash and recycling pickup schedule online.
It’s a little sad that this is new, but I found it handy so maybe you will too! The tool tells you the pickup days for your specific address. | learn more
oh, chicago
The spirit of DNAinfo lives on at ChicagoPipeline.
Former DNAinfo reporters have taken it upon themselves to keep publishing the local news that we all love so much via Medium. It’s not a perfect substitute, but it’s better than nothing. Chicagoans, maybe if we spread the word more […]
oh, chicago
Some towns are getting hosed on their water bills.
“Residents of Illinois towns who get their water from a private company rather than a municipal supplier pay far more and say they’re being squeezed for profit.” | learn more
oh, chicago
More than 200 new Illinois laws to take effect Jan 1.
Some of them seem useful, and then there’s others like “cycling will become the state’s official exercise” that make me cringe. I guess the legislature needed to fill the time while failing to pass a budget for so long. | learn more
oh, chicago
BBC showcases Chicago’s underground Pedway.
“Beneath Chicago’s dizzying skyline and urban parks is an airless, subterranean ‘neighbourhood’ that’s having its moment.” | learn more
oh, chicago
Cook County to vote on Marijuana legalization.
Voters will get a chance to voice opinions on the non-binding question in the March primary. | learn more
oh, chicago
Emanuel brings back prospect of an express train to O’Hare Airport.
“Chicago’s mayor says he can now deliver what his predecessor couldn’t because times and technology have changed.” | learn more