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Former candidate says Chicago's 'Democratic Machine' to blame for soaring shoplifting rate

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 21, 2019

A physician and former U.S. Congressional candidate is not surprised about the soaring rate of petty crime in Chicago.

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Chicago 'politicians can’t seem to live within their means,' 41st Ward GOP Committee candidate says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

No matter how deep the city’s problems and debt load may run, Ammie Kessem thinks Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has to know that the options now being discussed simply are not viable.

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Chicago Democrats' tax-and-spend policies create 'a vicious cycle' for residents, GOP chair says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Chicago Republican Party Chairman Chris Cleveland has grown exasperated with the city's Democratic leadership.

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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Painless Tape Strips Used to Detect Molecular Changes in Skin of Children with Eczema

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

In a study using non-invasive tape strips in young children with eczema (or atopic dermatitis), researchers found many molecular signs of immune dysfunction and skin changes that relate to disease activity.

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ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL: Flu Season Is Arriving Again. Don’t Get Caught Unprepared

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

Flu season is arriving again, bringing with it a disease that affects millions of people every year and even kills thousands, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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CITY OF CHICAGO: Mayor Lightfoot Announces New Regulations to Ease Traffic Congestion and Encourage Sustainable Transit Use Throughout Chicago

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today announced the first steps toward addressing citywide traffic congestion with a set of regulations designed to encourage more sustainable forms of transportation and address rising congestion.

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CHICAGO AREA GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Membership Drive

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

Are you already a member of the chamber?

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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: West Side Leaders Worry As CTU Strike Deadline Closes In

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

After working under an expired contract for more than three months and with negotiations between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools still mired in stalemate, families across the city are bracing for the strong possibility of empty classrooms come Thursday — the day CTU will go on strike if no contract agreement is reached.

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Wirepoints: CTU strike creates 'a negative spiral' that hurts teachers, police and fire departments

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2019

No matter how things shake out with the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) strike, Wirepoints President Ted Dabrowski does not see how taxpayers can come out on the winning side.

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Chicago shoplifting on the rise as prosecutors are mandated to back off

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2019

Chicago Police Department data points to a dizzying trend in which robberies are not only up across the city in recent years but the thefts are also taking place at some of the city’s busiest intersections.

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Political blogger says pension crisis partially to blame for Chicago's increase in retail thefts

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 19, 2019

A blogger and venture capitalist believes the pension crisis is partly to blame for Chicago's recent uptick in shoplifting.

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City Club to host panel on Chicago's 'Hard Choices Ahead'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 18, 2019

The City Club of Chicago, a civic and public affairs forum,‎ is slated to host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 29 at Maggiano’s Banquets, 516 N Clark St.

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Wirepoints: Illinois labor laws prioritize teachers unions over students

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 17, 2019

As Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) educators appear poised to walk out on strike for the third time in seven years, a Wirepoints report identifies Illinois as having some of the “most anti-taxpayer labor laws” in the U.S.

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Chicago Reader hosts Democratic presidential debate watch party

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2019

The Chicago Reader played host to a Democratic presidential debate watch party on Oct. 15 that was attended by party candidate Marianne Williamson.

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Council’s Progressive Caucus Tax proposals would set us back over 100 years, financial expert says

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 15, 2019

A truckload of new taxes proposed by Chicago City Council’s Progressive Caucus appears as if they “deliberately selected some of the most foolish of all options,” said financial analyst and Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon.

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Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

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CHICAGOLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Tech for Execs: Are you Prepared?

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Our experts will take attendees through an interactive, simulated cyber event to better understand what to do immediately following a breach as well as strategies to mitigate the long-term fall out and maintain your organizational credibility.

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CHICAGO AREA GAY AND LESBIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Incentives For Referring A New Members

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Are you already a member of the chamber? Well you're in luck because we have incentives for referring to new members during our drive!

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AUSTIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mt. Sinai Workers Authorize Strike

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

Roughly 400 nursing assistants, patient care technicians, dietary workers, therapists, drivers who transport patients and food service workers, among other service workers employed by Sinai Health System and represented by Service Employees International Union Healthcare Illinois are prepared to go on strike if they can't reach an agreement with the hospital system.

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ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL: Your Cat Might Actually Like You

By Press release submission | Oct 10, 2019

When it comes to cuddly and social pets, cats are stereotypically seen as benchwarmers.