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Extra Extra: Emanuel Blames Economy For Low Poll Numbers

By Jon Graef in News on Aug 16, 2014 9:00PM

  • Mayor Rahm Emanuel blamed his recent low poll numbers on the economy. Yeah, that's the ticket. [Sun-Times]
  • An ACLU study found racial profiling is still a problem for Illinois police. [CBS 2]
  • More sinkholes found in the sands of Mount Baldy. [Trib]
  • Goose Island to present “Pints & the Past” at Chess Records Sept. 10. [Brown Paper Tickets]
  • Renegade Craft Fair is leaving Division Street and may wind up along Chicago Avenue. [DNAinfo]
  • RedEye did a cool piece on Tristan Hummel and his use of urban spaces, especially alleys, as his art gallery. [RedEye]