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One of the spate of shootings that took place in Chicago, Ill. over the July 4th holiday weekend involved a veteran with a concealed carry permit who was forced to a shoot a man who began firing on him and a group of friends. The incident occurred Friday night, the …

Andrew V. Papachristos (2013) 48 Years of Crime in Chicago: A Descriptive Analysis of Serious Crime Trends from 1965 to 2013, ISPS Working Paper, ISPS13-023 Abstract: Over the past two decades, the United States has experienced an unpredicted drop in crime. Chicago, while often portrayed as a violent city, has …

A video from the unknown band, Pink Grenade, for their song “Let’s Take it Naked,” was released on Monday with an extreme desperation to go viral. The desperation for the video to create controversary is part of publicist and producer Jonathan Hay’s plan to make his group, Pink Grenade, the …

Recently, I had the opportunity to review a new online appointment scheduling software named, BookSteam. Honestly, I was a bit skeptical. It seems like a new office management software appears every day of the week, which makes me wonder, how many do we actually need? Well, it appears that we …

CITY HALL — A West Side alderman has proposed the first limitations on bring-your-own-bottle policies at city businesses — but diners can rest easy, as the ordinance would specifically exempt restaurants. Ald. Deborah Graham (29th) submitted the ordinance at Wednesday’s City Council meeting, and 15 aldermen immediately signed on. It …

New York hip-hop recording artist Jaron Marquis threw $10,000 in the air a a recent summer celebration concert at New York City Irving Theater in SoHo and caused a police disturbance and riot resulting in over 10 arrests for public disorderly conduct. Sources say this is something the artist has …

Every once in awhile we see a new game app that comes out that stands out from others. This year Simplus Technologies Group will roll out it’s new game app called Enemy Dawn. Enemy Dawn is about the Nazi invasion of Poland. As a Polish soldier controlling a mobile rocket …

By David Heinzmann, Tribune reporter 12:02 p.m. CDT, June 23, 2014 The curled metal fixtures set to go up on a handful of Michigan Avenue light poles later this summer may look like delicate pieces of sculpture, but researchers say they’ll provide a big step forward in the way Chicago …

Csilla Renáta Kiss suffers from psoriasis syndrome. In the last 5 years Csilla has undergone several therapies and has tried different medicines. They had no effect, what’s more, due to the steroid-based therapies her condition has worsened. To top it all Csilla suffers from severe allergy and because of it …

By Lisa S. Lawless, Ph.D. Founder of HolisticWisdom.com & NAASAS.org With over 80% of women using sexual products and more men starting to use them it seems there is a trend for sexual creativity like never before. However, did you know that many of the sexual products on the market …

It’s that time of the year to break out the clubs and start playing GOLF! After that awful winter there is a lot of pent up demand for anything outdoors, especially golf. ChicagoGolfGuide.com was started in 1999 because there was very limited information on golf courses online. Since then we’ve been …

By Josh Peterson | Watchdog.org CHICAGO — Rahm Emanuel is trying to make an offer city residents can’t refuse. The mayor wants to hike monthly taxes on cell phone users. 911 TAX: As the Illinois General Assembly approaches the end of its legislative session on May 31, Emanuel reportedly sent …

Chicago born mc & recording artist Ace Mac, releases new music titled “Big Bro” feat.Terror Squad’s Fat Joe. This song will be off the upcoming “All Aces Vol.2” due out soon. This song can also be purchased via iTunes A visual for the song is also on the way as …

  With the approval from the FDA for the use of phytoceramide supplements men and women have a new treatment option for removing wrinkles and adding hydration to the skin. These new ceramide capsules contain plant derived ceramides with the intention of replacing the natural ceramides produced in the body …