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The city will install 36 miles of new water mains and repave more than 250 blocks of local streets as part of its 2008 capital improvement program. One watchdog organization calls for more transparency on spending.
ComEd reported that its reliability in delivering electricity to Chicagoans continues to improve. Meanwhile, aldermen worry about the prevalence of trouble spots in South Side wards.
South Side revelers kept up the Irish tradition Sunday afternoon, steeling themselves against Chicago temperatures with high spirits, strong spirits and a wee bit of dancing in the streets.