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- Blogs, Bleader Mar 16, 2017
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Illinois Film Tour will bring independent films, resources to communities statewide
The new initiative, cocurated by IFP Chicago and Full Spectrum Features through a grant from Illinois Humanities, is committed to starting conversations about social issues and elevating diverse filmmakers.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 24, 2016
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In a bizarre trial, a judge rules in favor of famous artist Peter Doig
Judge Gary S. Feinerman decrees that a disputed artwork was not created by the renowned painter.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 8, 2016
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Looking for a ‘national conversation’ on race? Look around.
The conversation is happening in the streets and all around us.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 29, 2016
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#BankBlack movement sends deposits soaring but Chicago’s Seaway still needs investment to stay afloat
One of the city’s last two remaining black-owned banks is looking for investor dollars to match a surge of customer support.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2016
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From Stone Terrace to Stony Island: the push for culture-based redevelopment
The city and state may be broke, but arts-and-culture-based redevelopment is chugging along on both ends of the economic spectrum.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 22, 2015
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Mayor Rahm tries and fails to tell the truth about TIFs and taxes
The mayor doesn't tell the truth about TIFs and taxes even while trying to abide by the state's "Truth-in- Taxation Law."
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 14, 2015
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Twenty-seven years after Straight Outta Compton, can political hip-hop reach white listeners?
The success of recent releases by Run the Jewels and Kendrick Lamar suggests that, commercially speaking, the tide may turn for political-activist hip-hop.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 14, 2015
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MacArthur Foundation shifts focus to a few 'big bets'
The "genius grants" remain, but the foundation is narrowing its focus to a few select causes.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 30, 2015
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For those about to stream, AC/DC salutes you
You can now stream the band's music on most music-streaming platforms.
- Blogs, Bleader May 18, 2015
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As Governor Rauner slashes funds, Mayor Emanuel starts his second term by playing nice
In his inauguration speech, Rahm calls for helping underprivileged children—and avoids discussing the city's financial woes.
- Blogs, Bleader May 6, 2015
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While the city is strapped for cash, the private parking meter company makes millions of dollars more
Chicago Parking Meters LLC collected $131 million in revenues from city drivers in 2014.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 3, 2015
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Just when you thought it was safe, here comes another debate over TIFs
Another day, another TIF dispute, but the fact remains: 48 percent of the money is going to just 5 percent of the city.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 30, 2015
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What happens now that Chicago is taxing the 'share' economy?
The recent implementation of a 4.5 percent tax on Airbnb and other share transactions hasn't satisfied the hotel industry.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 17, 2015
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Maps to the Stars is David Cronenberg's latest science project
How and why the Canadian director puts his characters inside a petri dish
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 19, 2015
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Mayor Emanuel says he 'reformed' the parking meter deal, but he actually sold off more of the city streets
How Rahm transferred more parking revenues to the private company that controls Chicago's meters
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 11, 2015
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Rahm's reelection campaign is largely funded by people outside Chicago
Most of the $28 million raised by Mayor Emanuel's campaign comes from beyond the city limits.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 5, 2015
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Fact-checking Rahm's fact check of last night's debate
Some claims by Fioretti, Garcia, and Wilson are questionable, and so are Mayor Emanuel's claims about them.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 8, 2015
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A large chunk of money is still missing from the 25th Ward
And neither Alderman Solis nor the city can explain why.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 18, 2014
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In the mayoral money race, the rich—that is, Rahm—gets richer
Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Robert Fioretti trail far behind Mayor Emanuel in fundraising. Does it matter?
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 3, 2014
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Introducing Public Good Software, a new way to turn articles into action
The new "Do Public Good" button brings a marketplace of not-for-profits to the articles that make you want to get involved.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 20, 2014
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How Bruce Rauner makes money from for-profit schools and worthless degrees
The Republican candidate for governor calls for a "high-quality education for all," but invests in schools accused of exploiting vulnerable students.
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 3, 2014
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Sox save seven figures on Adam Dunn after losing eight figures
The designated misser strikes out for the west coast.
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 16, 2014
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Governor Quinn's employment prospects improve
Incumbent governors usually win reelection when jobs numbers are improving—which bodes well for Pat Quinn.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 23, 2014
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Why would Bruce Rauner want to buy the governor's mansion?
A shrewd businessman would know the leaky manor house is a fixer-upper.
- Blogs, Bleader Jul 22, 2014
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A bank set up on public land in Grant Park—what's next?
The Chicago Park District turns over public space to a private company without a bidding process or clear rules.