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    Jun 28, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Chicago Park District says it is 'ill-suited' to care for Viking ship

    Chicago Park District officials are seeking to relieve the agency of its official responsibility to take care of an 1890s-era replica of an ancient Viking ship.
    Tribune reporter
    Chicago Park District officials are seeking to relieve the agency of its official responsibility to take care of an 1890s-era replica of an ancient Viking ship. The district argued in a petition filed Thursday in Cook County Circuit Court that for...

    Tags: Cook County Government

    2. Sep 20, 2012 |Story| RedEye

  2. Social Media Week: RedEye's picks for the social media everyman

    For six days in September, several cities across the globe simultaneously host panels, events and more to celebrate Social Media Week (Sept. 24-28). Like social media but don’t necessarily want to get involved as a techie, an entrepreneur or a social media geek? Here are a few events that might be worth your time, including a couple hosted by yours truly.
    For six days in September, several cities across the globe simultaneously host panels, events and more to celebrate Social Media Week (Sept. 24-28). Like social media but don’t necessarily want to get involved as a techie, an entrepreneur or a...

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Twitter, Inc., Talk Shows (genre), Chicago Mayor, ImprovOlympic

    3. Sep 14, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. What would Neva Boyd think?

    In Chicago, last week was for the playing of games.
    In Chicago, last week was for the playing of games. Three of Chicago's best-trained game players — Aidy Bryant, Tim Robinson and Cecily Strong — landed lucrative, career-making gigs on "Saturday Night Live," a tantalizing reminder of the...

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Saturday Night Live (tv program), Karen Lewis, Movies, Chicago Teachers Strike

    4. Sep 13, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Optimism over ending Chicago teachers strike, but no classes Friday

    The two sides in the Chicago teachers strike remained optimistic about a deal as they resumed contract talks today, but it appeared the earliest classes could resume would be Monday.
    Tribune reporters
    The two sides in the Chicago teachers strike remained optimistic about a deal as they resumed contract talks today, but it appeared the earliest classes could resume would be Monday. On a scale of 1-10, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis said...

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Students, Charity, Chicago Mayor, Karen Lewis

    5. Jun 22, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  5. South Shore JazzFest may be saved

    Earlier this month, Chicago impresario Geraldine de Haas announced that her South ShoreJazzFest -- which has played the South Shore Cultural Center annually since 1981 -- would be canceled.
    Earlier this month, Chicago impresario Geraldine de Haas announced that her South ShoreJazzFest -- which has played the South Shore Cultural Center annually since 1981 -- would be canceled. But a groundswell of support has revived hopes the event will...

    Tags: South Shore, Arts and Culture, DuSable Museum of African-American History

    6. Sep 10, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  6. CPS puts 'Children First' in strike contingency plan

    Teachers at Chicago Public Schools went on strike Monday, so the school district is trying to provide parents with a place to take their children.
    Teachers at Chicago Public Schools went on strike Monday, so the school district is trying to provide parents with a place to take their children. The "Children First" plan uses 144 school buildings. They are open 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the...

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Transit Authority

    7. Sep 8, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. The CPS contingency plan

    Here are some frequently asked questions about the CPS contingency plan. The answers were compiled from CPS and chief Jean-Claude Brizard's comments during a teleconference with parents last week.
    Here are some frequently asked questions about the CPS contingency plan. The answers were compiled from CPS and chief Jean-Claude Brizard's comments during a teleconference with parents last week. Q: How will the CPS sites in the district's Children...

    Tags: Students, Irving Park, Jean-Claude Brizard, Separation of Church and State, Teaching and Learning

    8. Sep 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. City employees sign up in droves for wellness program, except cops

    More than 38,000 Chicago government workers and their spouses have signed up for a new program designed to improve their health and save the city millions of dollars in health care costs, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration announced today.
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    More than 38,000 Chicago government workers and their spouses have signed up for a new program designed to improve their health and save the city millions of dollars in health care costs, Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s administration announced today....

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Health and Safety at Work, Chicago Mayor, Politics, Heart Attack

    9. Sep 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Wooded Island is haven for birds — and birders

    If warblers had Outlook calendars, the month of September would be marked, "Fly south."
    If warblers had Outlook calendars, the month of September would be marked, "Fly south." And some would have an extra note: "Stop at Wooded Island." They do, in profusion. For anyone curious to see the colorful birds that pass through Chicago on their...

    Tags: Agricultural Research and Technology, Museum of Science and Industry, Clarence Darrow, Agriculture, Jackson Park

    10. Aug 25, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. 'World-class park' to honor Maggie Daley, 'a world-class lady'

    A nearly 20-acre park at the north end of Grant Park that is being redesigned and rebuilt will be named after Maggie Daley, Chicago's late first lady, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today.
    Tribune reporter
    A nearly 20-acre park at the north end of Grant Park that is being redesigned and rebuilt will be named after Maggie Daley, Chicago's late first lady, Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced today.   The redesign was approved earlier this month after several...

    Tags: Chicago Mayor, Breast Cancer, Chicago Cultural Center, Maggie Daley, Rahm Emanuel

    11. Aug 31, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Chicago Teachers Union sets Sept. 10 strike date

    The Chicago Teachers Union this evening voted to strike on Monday, Sept. 10, the earliest day possible after filing a 10-day strike notice Wednesday and saying they would remain at the neogotiating table until an agreement was reached. 
    The Chicago Teachers Union this evening voted to strike on Monday, Sept. 10, the earliest day possible after filing a 10-day strike notice Wednesday and saying they would remain at the neogotiating table until an agreement was reached.  Sept. 10 is the...

    Tags: Chicago Public Schools, Teachers, Students, Chicago Public Library, Teaching and Learning

    12. Aug 16, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  12. NikeFuel House: New technology on display in Lincoln Park

    On tonight's WGN News at Five, I'm hitting the NikeFuel House in Lincoln Park.
    WGN Feature Reporter
    On tonight's WGN News at Five, I'm hitting the NikeFuel House in Lincoln Park. The company partnered with the Chicago Park District to renovate an old field house on the south end of the park, near the baseball fields. Inside, they've created a workout...

    Tags: Apple iPod, Apple iPhone

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