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Chicago narcotics arrests are way down
As you might expect, even police are hesitant to violate social distancing these days. | learn more
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The chickens, ducks and goats of Chicago
Until recently, we had a farm a block from our house with goats and chickens and it was a big hit with the kids. “Chicago doesn’t have any regulations limiting the number of livestock someone can have in the city, […]
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Businesses rack up $120k in fines violating stay home order
“So far, the city has issued 21 citations among … eight businesses, which included a gym that stayed open, a grocery store that didn’t take steps to enforce social distancing and a bar that continued to serve patrons in-house…” | learn more
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These Chicago startups are hiring right now
This is great! From Josh Inglis, founder of marketing agency Propllr: “I’ve been reaching out to Chicago startups to see who is hiring – not just to see who has a careers page up, but to learn who is actively […]
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Photos of a deserted Chicago
“The deserted city of Chicago the afternoon of the lock-down March 21, 2020.” | learn more
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Another scooter pilot coming to Chicago this summer
This time there will be fewer companies participating. Having 10 different brands scattered about last summer was a hot mess. | learn more
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Who runs Chicago?
This article discusses the shift of power from manufacturing to the industries of finance, insurance and real estate. The authors surface some interesting history and facts that make this worth sharing. Unfortunately, the authors demonstrate a poor grasp on economics, […]
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Chicago Police Board decides accountability is sooo last season
They decided, “to keep Sgt. Khalil Muhammad on the force despite finding that his off-duty shooting of an unarmed teenager with autism had no lawful justification.” They also decided they owe no explanations to anyone about the decision. | learn more
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Are legal mushrooms coming next to Chicago?
“A little over a month after Chicago made recreational marijuana legal, the City Council is considering whether to decriminalize what are termed “entheogenic” plants that contain psychoactive substances that can induce a spiritual experience.” | learn more
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Peapod grocery delivery is leaving Chicago and the Midwest
Without retail locations for grocery pickup, they’ve struggled to retain customers. “A Chicago tech success story is abandoning its native home as companies like Instacart and Amazon provide what it couldn’t here.” | learn more