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Faking the Plunge

ah — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:47:12 PST

Need to pretend you've taken the Polar Bear Plunge for some reason? Here's your guide to how it feels.

Fine Art Master Con

ah — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:55:39 PST

A Northbrook man pleaded guilty to selling fake Lichtensteins and Picassos on eBay.

Midway Privatization Deal Moving Forward Again

dcs — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:00:00 PST

A few months after the collapse of talks to privatize Midway, the city is preparing to restart negotiations with interested groups.

Nearer, My Don Draper, to Thee

rn — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:08:30 PST

Design Sponge interviews SIU and UIUC grad Adam Rowe about his work as an art assistant for the production crew of the AMC drama "Mad Men."

Send Our Hood Internet Home!

ash — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:09:00 PST

According to their latest Twitter posts, The Hood Internet (or possibly just DJ STV SLV) are caught up in a security lockdown at the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport. Update: They're out!

Free E-Book: Tim & Tom

ah — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:18:47 PST

University of Chicago Press is offering the e-book version of Tim & Tom, a memoir by comedian duo Tim "Venus Flytrap" Reid and Tom Dreeson, for free on its website. (Via Chicago Subtext, which is now written by Transmission contributor Jason Behrends.)

Make Your Pitch

kg — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:16:57 PST

Pitchfork Media is looking for undergraduate editorial interns here in Chicago. Hopefully, this will involve more than just getting coffee. Music nuts have until this Friday to apply.

The More Things Change...

kg — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:10:42 PST

Disgruntled fans hoping for wholesale changes on the Bears after a disappointing season are probably only a little happy this morning with reports that offensive coordinator Ron Turner (as well as a couple of other coaches) are on their way out the door at Halas Hall. Head coach Lovie Smith, however, appears to safe from the ax for now. Details in Tailgate.

Chief of Staff to Mayor?

ah — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 09:15:52 PST

Might former congressman, current White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel make a bid for mayor of Chicago in 2011?

Riding the Rails

ah — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:35:32 PST

Ever wonder what it'd be like to travel the entire CTA train system in one day, from terminus to terminus? Wonder no more.

Chicago's Neighborhood Economies Slow to Rise

ah — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:04:03 PST

Business is still slow in Chicago's satellite commerce centers, like Devon Avenue, and forecasts call for a slow rise in 2010.

It's On!

dcs — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:22:50 PST

That is, the battle between the Sun-Times and the Trib.

Free to Learn

as — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 17:39:55 PST

Staying on budget should never mean missing out on Chicago's magnificent museums. Thankfully, The Local Tourist has compiled a handy list to help you get the most cultural bang while saving your bucks in 2010.

A Job that Counts

rn — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:05:31 PST

If you're interested in temporary work, the 2010 US Census is looking for applicants to be census takers starting this spring. An informational session and qualifying exam will be held tonight and tomorrow at 7pm at the Wicker Park Fieldhouse, 1425 North Damen.

One City, One Seed

ah — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:34:52 PST

One Seed Chicago takes a page from One Book, One Chicago and puts it in the garden: each year a plant or vegetable is chosen and free seeds are distributed throughout the city for planting by individuals and groups.