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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
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 [...]
