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New blog: On The Road

New blog: On The Road

Kirk Bell brings his 20 years of automotive journalism experience to Chicago Now.

Chicago Points

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Walt Disney's 'Pinocchio' & 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Blu-Ray DVDs or a $100 Target Gift Card.

Jim Mateja

Jim Mateja: Test Drive

Reviews and reader questions from auto expert Jim Mateja.

Chicago Shopping Deals

Chicago Shopping Deals

Find money-saving deals throughout Chicago.

Your sales tax calendar

... since the Cook County Board pushed Chicago's sales tax to 10.25% -- top among big U.S. cities
... until the Feb. 2, 2010, primary election, when board members stand for re-election

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Your taxes and the revolt of 2010

Your taxes and the revolt of 2010

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The power of folk wisdom

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Friends-and-family ties

Paul Magliocchetti understands the power of social networking. During his 20 years as a Capitol Hill...

Double talk

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Charles M. Madigan: Assessing President Barack Obama's first year

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Life in 2020? Here's a small glimpse

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Regulating emissions

Regulating emissions In "The new socialism operates on global scale"...

Red-light cameras

Red-light cameras This is in response to "A dubious safety record;...

Genius of self-governance

Genius of self-governance Destructive liberal agendas endanger our...

Unfinished business

The timing of Wednesday's bill-signing party wasn't lost on anyone. Happy anniversary, defendant Rod...

Reform? No.

Reform? No.

"We will not be part of any agreement which limits contributions from everyone...

The revolution of 2010

The revolution of 2010

Some people eager to open presents scribble daily X's on the calendar as their birthdays approach....

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