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West Loop Eatery Closed For Rat Infestation - Chicago Sun-times
a west loop restaurant and bar remains closed friday morning after being shut down by city health inspectors for a rat infestation and other health code violations. it marked the third time this year that a bar louie restaurant in the city has been ...
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Worker Injured On Loop Roof
a construction worker was injured in the loop tuesday.
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Loop Parking May Be Getting More Expensive
parking in the loop is a pricey proposition as it is, but mayor richard m. daley wants to make it even more expensive with a new tax increase. as cbs 2's joanie lum reports, some chicagoans are so upset about the idea that they held a protest.
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Need Fresh Produce? Head To The Loop - Chicago Sun-times
chicago's downtown farmstand carries a joyful air. the sun dances through large windows along 66 e. randolph, illuminating bushels of fruits, vegetables and herbs, all produced within 250 miles of the city. there's organic baby food as well as honey ...
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Chicago Transit Authority - Chicago Tribune
the chicago transit authority, commonly known as the cta, operates the nation's second largest public transportation system, covering chicago and 40 suburbs. on an average weekday, 1.6 million rides are taken. some 2,000 buses operate on 154 routes ...
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Pepsi To Cut 120 Jobs In Chicago, Amid Wider Layoffs
pepsico inc. is cutting 3,300 jobs, including 120 in chicago where its gatorade, tropicana and quaker oats business units are headquartered.
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River Pilings Catch Fire Near chicago Loop
chicago, oct. 10 (upi) -- about 40 wooden pilings caught fire in the chicago river near the loop friday, cloaking the area with a heavy gray fog and disrupting rush-hour traffic.
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Worker Injured On Loop Work - Wls
photo: injured worker lowered on stretcher by crame with firefighters. chicago (wls) -- a construction worker was injured in the loop tuesday. the man was working on the roof of a building at south state and adams when he broke his leg. firefighters ...
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Pepsi To Cut 120 Jobs In Chicago, Amid Wider Layoffs - Chicago Tribune
pepsico inc. is cutting 3,300 jobs, including 120 in chicago where its gatorade, tropicana and quaker oats business units are headquartered. together, those businesses employ 2,400 in chicago, meaning pepsi is cutting its area workforce by .5 percent ...
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Kenyan Men Finish 1-2-3 In Chicago; Russian Is Top Female Runner
kenya's evans cheruiyot won his second marathon in two tries, pulling away late from countryman david mandago before finishing in 2 hours 6 minutes 25 seconds yesterday to win the chicago marathon on a warm morning.
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Chicago's Parking Tax May Increase
a news city proposal could increase chicago's parking tax from 27% to 33%. comment
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Block 37 Subsidy Clears City Commission - Crain's Chicago Business
(crain’s) — the chicago community development commission approved tuesday a $12-million subsidy for block 37 , a move that paves the way for the construction of a new tower that will include a 354-room loews hotel. the tax-increment financing ...
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West Loop Bar Louie Closed For Rat Feces - Msnbc
chicago - health inspectors claim they found over 1,000 rat turds in a storage area at a popular west loop eatery at 741 w. randolph st. bar louie was shut down and cited for gaps in the front and back doors that allow access to rodents and insects ...
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Chicago Perfect For Travelers On A Budget
chicago -- chicago has a reputation as a working-class city for a reason. sure, there are fancy gold coast shops and $500-a-night hotel suites, but it’s also possible to see chicago’s famous lakefront, eat its famous food and enjoy distinctive cultures on the cheap.
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Fitch To Confirm City Of Chicago (illinois) $200mm Go Vrdbs, Rfdg 2007e, F & G At 'aa/f1+'
new york----fitch ratings will confirm the 'aa/f1+' rating currently assigned to $200,000,000 city of chicago, general obligation variable rate demand bonds , refunding series 2007, consisting of: $100,000,000 series 2007e; $80,000,000 series 2007f; and $20,000,000 series 2007g.
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Loop Parking May Be Getting More Expensive - Cbs 2 Chicago
chicago (cbs) ? parking in the loop is a pricey proposition as it is, but mayor richard m. daley wants to make it even more expensive with a new tax increase. as cbs 2's joanie lum reports, some chicagoans are so upset about the idea that they held ...
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South Loop - Metromix
jack kerouac: on the road columbia college chicago's center for book & paper arts - 1104 s. wabash ave. - chicago (south loop) an exhibition features the original manuscript scroll on which kerouac wrote the novel "on the road." all features 66 ...
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Kenya's Evans Cheruiyot Wins Chicago Marathon
kenya's evans cheruiyot won his second marathon in two tries, pulling away late from countryman david mandago before finishing in 2 hours, 6 minutes, 25 seconds to win the chicago marathon on a warm sunday morning.
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Architect Seriously Hurt In Fall From Scaffold
an architect is in serious condition after falling from a scaffolding during an inspection of a loop building tuesday afternoon.
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West Loop Bar Louie Closed By Inspectors - Wls
chicago (wls) -- a west loop restaurant and bar is closed after being shut down thursday by inspectors from the chicago department of public health. bar louie, 741 w. randolph, was shut down after health inspectors discovered rat droppings in a ...
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