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- Arts & Culture, Community Apr 24, 2019
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There are baby goats at GlennArt Farm in South Austin
Inside a working urban farm, yoga studio, and community hub
- News & Politics, Feature Jan 30, 2018
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Are tiny houses a solution to homelessness in Chicago?
The push for a small answer to a massive problem
- News & Politics, Chicagoans Jan 4, 2018
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The peculiar difficulty of being an AirBnb host on Chicago’s south side
“People are afraid of the south side. It’s ridiculous. I educate my guests,” Afri Atiba says.
- Arts & Culture, Comedy Dec 21, 2017
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Hannibal Buress is bringing it all back home
With his return to Chicago, the comedian is reconnecting to his roots on the west side.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 22, 2017
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Report: More possible lobbying violations found in Mayor Emanuel's personal e-mails, and other Chicago news
Also, police are searching for a group of men who allegedly gang-raped a teen girl on Facebook Live.
- Blogs, Bleader Dec 14, 2016
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Former political power couple Jesse Jackson Jr. and Sandi Jackson are divorcing, and other Chicago news
Also, a City Council committee is recommending paying $3 million to the family of an unarmed teen shot dead by police in 2013.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 24, 2016
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The transcript of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's deposition regarding his security detail is out, and other Chicago news
Also, even Ashton Kutcher couldn't convince the City Council not to pass Airbnb regulations.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 22, 2016
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Bruce Rauner announces he'll run for governor in 2018, and other Chicago news
Also, good luck getting Hamilton tickets if you didn't buy any Tuesday.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 16, 2016
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CPD commander: Keeping Rahm safe has become difficult 'due to current events,' and other Chicago news
Also, Lincoln Park alderman Michele Smith is getting increasingly concerned about Airbnb.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jun 8, 2016
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Airbnb reminds Chicago why Rahm’s nicknamed Mayor 1 Percent
The home-sharing company accuses the mayor of siding with his Gold Coast base at the expense of the “little guys.”
- Blogs, Bleader May 3, 2016
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Teachers' union is rethinking a spring strike, and other Chicago news
Also, construction on Jeanne Gang’s Vista Tower will start this summer.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Apr 19, 2016
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Forget separation of powers: In Chicago, the mayor effectively appoints City Council committee chairs
But for aldermen, the appointments are a mixed blessing.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 2, 2016
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Chicago Teachers Union rejects Board of Ed's contract offer, Emanuel ally resigns from City Council for private-sector job, and other Chicago news
Also, how the Blackhawks can win the Stanley Cup in June, and proposed microapartments for Old Chicago Main Post Office.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 27, 2015
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Can Chicago truly regulate Airbnb?
Chicago vacation rentals—including ones listed on the popular home-share site—regularly flout city licensing rules. Several aldermen want that to change.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 30, 2015
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What happens now that Chicago is taxing the 'share' economy?
The recent implementation of a 4.5 percent tax on Airbnb and other share transactions hasn't satisfied the hotel industry.
- City Life, Space Feb 2, 2015
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How a typical Chicago apartment became an in-demand Airbnb rental
Kara Thorstenson's Lincoln Square apartment is now highly sought after on Airbnb.
