Year: 2008
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Coming Soon: A Text from the President
This is a huge step forward in making common, accepted communications tactics a central part of emergency communications. Cell Phone Alerts Coming Soon — chicagotribune.com There would be three different types of messages, according to the rules. The first would be a national alert from the president, likely involving a terrorist attack or natural disaster.…
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6018 N. Kenmore
Permit #: 100225101 Applicant: Spiro Arsenis Owner: P & D’s Pro Excavating Inc. Permit Description: Wrecking/Demolition [of a] 2-story brick and garage Status (if applicable): Released 7/10/08
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Cockroaches Shut Down Lai Lai
Here’s a press release from the Chicago Department of Public Health. Lai Lai Oriental Express Shut By City Health Department Cockroach Infestation Unacceptable A Loop restaurant was ordered closed today after Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspectors discovered critical violations of the City Health Code. Lai Lai Oriental Express, 330 S. Wells, was shut…
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Go Get Pillbox
My nephew, Corey O’Neil, released a pretty nifty application today called Pillbox that allows you to see Digg articles and comments in real-time. Works in the browser and as a download. Super-customizable. Recommended: the Pac Man theme.
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Small Fire on Red Line Near Clybourn and Division Stops
According to posters to the CTA Alerts wireless notification utility, there was a small fire on the Red Line this morning. Riders reported service disruptions at the Clark & Division and Clybourn stops. Trains leaving the Fullerton stop during the disruption were routed over the elevated lines rather than the subway. The CTA reported that…