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April 2012
Top Five Things to Do This Week
On your agenda: The Iceman Cometh to Goodman Theatre—along with Brian Dennehy and Nathan Lane … A Dancing with the Stars-style spectacle heats up Galena’s Paramount Arts Center … The fashion designer Shane Gabier of Creatures of the Wind shares his weekend plans Read more
Chicago Speed Cameras and Democracy
By Whet Moser
City Council takes up the semi-contentious speed camera bill, and it passes like many semi-contentious bills before it: 33-14, a low but not atypical result from the past nine years of City Council votes. Read more
Tim Johnson Quits Congress with Parting Shots at Eric Cantor and the Chicago Tribune
By Carol Felsenthal
After reading the Tribune’s blast at 15th District Congressman Tim Johnson in Monday's editorial, “I really must be going," I called the quirky 65-year-old Urbana Republican for a response. I first interviewed Johnson a couple of years ago when The Hill named him one of the hardest workers in Congress. The legislator, whose best friend in the House is Ron Paul, announced earlier this month that he was leaving Congress... Read more
Ideas From DreamHome
By GINA BAZER
There were many ideas to file away after my visit to this year’s DreamHome at the Merchandise Mart... Read more
The Management Techniques of Chicago Mayors
By Whet Moser
The press likes to write about Rahm Emanuel's fast-paced, intimidating managerial style. As these things go in the boring 21st century it's neat enough, but nothing like Big Bill Thompson and his "prize model sailboat." Read more
Chicago Cubs: Early Returns on the 2012 Season
By Whet Moser
Starlin Castro is starting hot and showing speed on the basepaths, but his defense needs work; Jeff Samardzija looks like he's for real this time; Bryan LaHair is raking; and Paul Maholm isn't as bad as his 13.50 ERA. Read more