Archive for April, 2005

The end must be near

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005

Image from Splash News
Tom Cruise’s publicist has confirmed that Cruise is dating Katie Holmes. Defamer didn’t mince any words and declared: Seventh Seal Finally Opened: Tom Cruise Makes Katie Holmes His Love Slave. Yahoo! is also covering the news. Suffice it to say, I am deeply disturbed by all of this.
At least this picture and [...]

Kenilworth 60043

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005

Forbes recently posted their Most Expensive Zip Codes 2005. The list is based on the median home sale value for that zip code in 2004. So, make of it what you will. As usual, the list consists mostly of zip codes on the coasts. However, Illinois managed to get two North Shore communities on the [...]

Information wants to be free

Wednesday, April 27th, 2005

The Chicago Tribune has a database of Chicago area real estate closing prices and transactions. This information is a part of the public record. The Chicago Journal also publishes this information for the South Loop, Near West, and West Loop in its print edition.
[via Gapers Block]
Tony Peraica, who is running for Cook County President, has [...]

Ira Glass getting hitched

Friday, April 15th, 2005

Ira Glass, of this This American Life fame, is getting married. That in itself isn’t that remarkable. However, this news is accompanied by an interesting interview with Glass. Did you know he is 46? He sounds and looks much younger. I love that he’s a “huge fan of The OC.” and the Gilmore Girls. Although, [...]

Chicago Card holders spared

Thursday, April 14th, 2005

So, I suppose this is somewhat good news. CTA riders who use Chicago Cards will continue to pay the old fares. However, it looks like everyone will have to suffer 68% longer wait times. More details on the proposed changes here.

The CTA gets even worse

Wednesday, April 13th, 2005

This is making me miss the public transportation in Manhattan even more…
“Pointing a political gun at the Illinois General Assembly, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) board on Wednesday voted to slash service 36% and raise some fares unless lawmakers ride to the rescue by mid-July with a $55 million cash bailout.”
-Greg Hinz, Crain’s Chicago Business
Unfortunately, [...]

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