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November 2012
Marijuana Legalization: Moving Towards a Tipping Point
By Whet Moser
State representative Lou Lang thinks his years-long battle to legalize medical marijuana in Illinois is finally within reach in the House. Meanwhile, a similar bill is likely to be proposed in the Indiana legislature, with the support of the head of that state's police force. Read more
The Math Behind the CTA Fare Increase
By Whet Moser
Besides Rahm Emanuel's comments about how people can just drive instead of buying more expensive CTA passes, the Chicago Transit Authority really is in a bit of a fix, thanks to increased costs, declining federal subsidies, the disappearance of the stimulus, reduced state subsidies, and perhaps the fiscal cliff. Read more
Chairs for Charity 2012
November 7, 2012--Chicagoland’s design lovers came out in support of the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) at Chicago Home + Garden’s third annual Chairs for Charity event at Cosentino. The evening featured a silent auction of one-of-a-kind, reimagined vintage chairs from 15 of Chicago’s top designers. Guests enjoyed delicious hors d’oeuvres from Texas de Brazil, wine from City Winery, and beer from Peroni. The event raised more than $8,000 to fund Chicago-area HIV/AIDS service agencies that provide direct service, preventative education, and outreach to people who are HIV positive, living with AIDS, or at risk for infection. Read more
Where Chicagoans Live, By Their Jobs
By Whet Moser
A look at where Chicagoans live, based on the industries they work in, reveals some patterns: managers cluster from the Loop up through Lincoln Park; public administrators group in Mt. Greenwood and Ashburn; and construction and manufacturing workers can be found on the northwest and southwest sides. Read more