January 01, 2004

Thursday, 01 01 2004

Grass-fed is best!

The recent Mad Cow epidemic has driven myself and others to investigate organic food alternatives. Joining one of the many organic vegetable co-ops available in the area is a start. But if you're not ready or willing to be a vegetarian, Eat Wild has a list of Illinois farmers who meet certain farm-raised criteria. If you're not convinced, you can read why they say grass-fed is best.

- | 1.01.04 ~ Eating/Drinking

New Laws for 2004

More than 200 new laws take effect in the city and state today, including ordinances to increase the minimum wage, institute Sunday parking meter fees, make popcorn the official snack of Illinois, forbid anyone but a doctor or dentist from splitting your tongue, and create a drug discount card for seniors. Get in the know! [Trib login: gapers/gapers]

- ac | 1.01.04 ~ Politics/Activism

Chicago is a Killer

The annual number of shootings and homicides are steadily decreasing around the country. But for the second time in three years, Chicago leads the nation in murders -- 599 in 2003, compared with 594 in NYC and fewer than 500 in LA. Our city's murder rate is actually three times New York's because of our smaller population. Happy new year! [Trib login: gapers/gapers]

- ac | 1.01.04 ~ In the News

Happy freakin' New Year

Hope you enjoyed the penny fares overnight; as of six a.m., CTA fares go up to $1.75 per standard ride.

- kv | 1.01.04 ~ Transportation

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