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Locals angle for roles in Johnny Depp film
It's long hours, hard work and little pay, but the chance to appear as an extra in the movie "Public Enemies" - being filmed throughout the city this month - draws plenty of local interest.
26 days ago | By Mary Brophy
CMW recap
Felicia (The GM) and I held down the info table at Community Media Workshop's conference a week and a half ago. From our vantage point, it was remarkably successful.
26 days ago | By Frank Edwards
Workers rally to mark five-year anniversary of strike
Hotel workers have manned picket lines at the Congress Plaza Hotel for 15 hours a day, seven days a week since 2003. They are seeking better wages and benefits.
1 month ago | By Claire Bushey
Historic hotel reopens after $128 million makeover
The South Loop's historic Blackstone hotel, host to presidents, movie stars and political intrigue, but vacant since 1999, has reopened following a three-year renovation project.
4 months ago | By Matthew C.K. Bradwell
CHA gets an earful at public comment session
A crowd of roughly 200 people attended the meeting on the South Side. Many worry proposed changes will have far-reaching, detrimental effects on residents' lives.
4 months ago | By Claire Bushey
Crews to demolish historic South Loop building
Building was designed by master architect Louis Sullivan
1 year ago | By LOGAN MOLYNEUX
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