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Concerts, Shakespeare, the Circus Coming to Local Parks This Summer

New activities and festivals are coming to neighborhood parks this summer, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently announced. See what you can expect in your favorite neighborhood spots.
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Federal funding available for impacted Cook County residents

Federal funding is available for residents of Cook County who sustained damage due to flooding that occurred between April 6 and May 5, 2013.
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Hamburger Briefs and Beefs

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It’s National Hamburger Week. How do you like your burgers?
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Lou Lang to Tribune: Read the constitution! Quinn's budget gets watchdog group's seal of approval -and a warning: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

State Rep. Lou Lang of Skokie blasts the Chicago Tribune and the Civic Federation dissects Gov. Pat Quinn's budget in today's Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off.
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It’s Time to Edit Your Entryway for Spring!

Have you updated your entry way – Front door, back door, mud room – for Spring yet? It's time! Clean out the cold weather stuff, and get ready for warm weather!
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Who's the better lawyer, Madigan or Cullerton? Bad poll for Quinn; Stantis cartoon pokes CTA: Your Reboot Illinois Daily Tip-Off

General Assembly leaders square off on pension reform strategy; new poll has bad news for Gov. Pat Quinn; Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis takes a poke at the Chicago Transit Authority.
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FISH RESALE SHOP

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: TALL GRASS ARTS ASSOCIATION AND/OR 58TH ANNUAL PARK FOREST ART FAIR

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