I discovered a new blog today – www.stuffjournalistslike.com. From free food to press passes, from drinking to year-in-reviews. There’s actually a few more I’d add to the list: laptops, gathering in tight impenetrable circles, and clips. Written by a couple of journos out of Colorado, (And likely a take off from the ever popular Stuff … Continue reading »
Posted in January 2009 …
Blago dissed in proposed stimulus bill
By Erica Christoffer The U.S. House has so little faith in Illinois Gov. Rob Blagojevich, that they actually wrote a clause in the proposed $825 billion stimulus package preventing him from touching the funds in any way. As reported by ProPublica, state agencies cannot spend the stimulus money directed toward Illinois without approval from the … Continue reading »
Obama’s call for open government will benefit journalists, public
By Erica Christoffer A trend toward secrecy and limited government access may soon be changing in Washington. In one of his first orders of business, President Barack Obama pledged a new standard of openness in the White House and announced a policy that airs on the side of access to government. “Starting today, every agency … Continue reading »
Clever is as clever does…
Illustrations I find amusing by Marc Johns, who I discovered on Flickr. Check him out.
Chicago author Michael McColly discusses the journey of writing “The After Death Room”
By Erica Christoffer Yoga isn’t some new-age health trend to Michael McColly. And his relationship with the discipline isn’t fleeting. For McColly, a writer and professor living with HIV in Chicago, yoga led him around the world, connected him with other HIV positive activists, and served as an impetus for a book. “The After Death … Continue reading »
I don’t pay much attention to red carpet events… but come on!
What is this??? I mean, seriously! What is this?
A small token of change in the state Rogers Park affordable housing
By Erica Christoffer Imagine yourself in the roaring 20s: Howard Street on the North side of Chicago is a booming shopping and entertainment district. Out of town visitors stay at the luxurious Broadmoor Hotel. At night, locals and guests alike dress to the nines and head to the Broadmoor ballroom for a live show, home … Continue reading »
Lost Boy committed to improving life in Chicago community, homeland
By Erica Christoffer Standing outside the Deluxe Diner on the North side of Chicago in Rogers Park, Peter Magai Bul towers over the people around him. An acquaintance from the neighborhood swerves around sidewalk pedestrians on his bike and affectionately gives Bul a nod, calling him “Manute Bol” as he passes. At 6 feet, 6 … Continue reading »
I moved to Illinois and inadvertently joined the circus.
What kind of man are you, Roland Burris? To accept the Illinois Senate seat from a governor charged with corruption, whose foul mouth was actually taped recorded desecrating the people of Illinois? You said you accepted Gov. Blagojevich’s nomination because you want to serve the people of this state. Burris, you are doing no service, … Continue reading »
