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- Blogs, Bleader Feb 21, 2018
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Why wear basic black when there's such a thing as faux fur?
Fashion maximalist Heather Thorgaard considers rainbows and sparkles neutrals.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 20, 2017
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What to make of Bonobos CEO Andy Dunn's decision to sell out to Wal-Mart?
There's a massive backlash to the sale of menswear company Bonobos (founded by Chicago native Andy Dunn) to Wal-Mart.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 17, 2016
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Deep-fried Twinkies don't belong in your grocer's freezer aisle
The only place to truly enjoy something as absurd as a deep-fried Twinkie is at a state fair.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Nov 5, 2013
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The people sound off on Mayor Emanuel's budget—but he's not listening
The City Council's progressive caucus holds a budget hearing, because someone has to.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 21, 2011
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A leaner, yuppier Walmart arrives downtown
With the opening of its first downtown store, Walmart sticks its foot firmly through the city's door.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 11, 2011
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Morning Newsfeed: Banned Brown-Bag Lunches, Walmart in Lakeview, the Civil War in Lincoln Park, and More
- News & Politics, Politics Jul 15, 2010
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You Can Buy Love
Who paid pro-Walmart demonstrators $100 apiece?
- News & Politics, Feature Jul 1, 2010
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What Else You Should Know About Walmart
It's not just the low wages or the near-scientific union busting. It's the preference for poverty, the business model built on turnover, the manipulative PR. Is this really the best way to bring jobs and food to the south and west sides?
- News & Politics, Politics May 6, 2010
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The Only Option?
Alderman Anthony Beale says Walmart is the only retailer interested in Pullman. But more union-friendly retailers say nobody asked them.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 26, 2010
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The Wal-Mart Beat Gets Weird
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 5, 2009
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Buy High, Sell Low
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 30, 2009
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"But the cavalry never came, and they are tired of waiting."
- Music, Music Column Jul 30, 2009
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In Search of the iTunes Killer
A new crop of contenders takes aim at Apple.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 24, 2009
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The next big box war . . . and peace
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 17, 2009
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The Wal-Mart option
With other job and business options limited, aldermen talk about bringing more Wal-Marts to Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 31, 2008
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Blago plays the race card
Having learned from the master, Mayor Daley, Governor Blagojevich plays the race card in order to save his hide.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 20, 2008
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Brookins still wants a Wal-Mart
Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. renews his campaign to bring another Wal-Mart to Chicago.
- Blogs, Bleader May 15, 2008
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That'll show ya!
The foie gras and Wal-Mart bans -- two years later.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 22, 2008
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Another Wal-Mart battle?
A Q & A with 21st Ward alderman Howard Brookins Jr.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 11, 2007
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If you can't stand the heat . . .
Mayor Daley recently won another environmental award. This one was sponsored by his friends at Wal-Mart.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 8, 2007
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Corporate socialism in Illinois
Low prices always, unless you happen to be a taxpayer.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 2, 2007
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Here comes another big box
Anthony Beale, a south-side alderman who supported the big-box living-wage ordinance, has announced that a Wal-Mart will open in his ward.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 13, 2006
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Help wanted
Think you can simultaneously support Wal-Mart and the environment? There's a job for you.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 15, 2006
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Wednesday linkfest
Wal-Mart gets progressive, Bil Keane meets Friedrich Nietzsche, and more.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 24, 2006
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Tuesday linkfest
Why you can't quote Dave Barry on some doors, Wal-Mart's fake blog, how to let Flickr rewrite your sentences, and more.
