Chicago City Council Passes $7.3 Billion Budget for 2015

The Chicago City Council passed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s proposed $7.3 billion 2015 budget on Nov. 19. Critics say that a property tax increase will make up a $62.4 million shortfall, and that the budget simply delays problems until after the mayoral election coming up in February. Emanuel is seeking a second term against stiff opposition. […]

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Naked Teenager Burglarizes Houses While Own Home Is on Fire

Police found a naked teenager in one of two houses he broke into in mid-November, while his own home a couple miles away was on fire. According to court documents, he was under the influence of drugs, which appear to have been the synthetic stimulant “bath salts.” Eighteen-year-old Logan Valle of Falmouth, Maine remained in […]

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Degradable Electronics: a Thing of the Very Near Future?

The computers, tablets and smartphones we rely on every day were never meant to be used forever. That’s one reason why the average American replaces his or her cellphone about once every two years. But once we dispose of them, every electronic device we replace contributes to the countless tons of waste thrown into landfills […]

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There’s a New Trend of Animals in Weddings, but Are They Symbol or Spectacle?

Many people want their wedding to be memorable, meaningful, and fun, but a new trend in tying the knot is really pushing the envelope. The Wall Street Journal reports that more and more couples are opting to include wedding guests that are a little less than conventional to make the wedding itself more exciting, but they’re probably […]

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Florida Neighborhood Tries to Oust HOA Board Members

Homeowners associations across the United States have surely experienced the occasional argument between a board member and a local homeowner. Unfortunately, one Florida community has taken their dispute to the authorities: a group of homeowners have asked the Broward Circuit Court to help remove four members of their HOA board, after claiming that the alleged […]

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After Summer of Floods, Detroit Still Trying to Clean Up

More than three months after being hit with torrential rains and floods, the city of Detroit is still struggling to clean up and return to its former state. According to a November 17 Michigan Radio article, organizations like AmeriCorps are working to help residents clear out their waterlogged basements, getting rid of rotting wood, mildew […]

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Buffalo Snowstorm Leads to Eight Dead, Countless Homes with Property Damage

Although Thanksgiving hasn’t yet arrived, the snow has in many parts of the country. Buffalo, NY, is one such area that has seen potentially record-breaking amounts of snowfall, with some areas buried under six feet or more of snow. The snow has already caused a number of problems for residents: doors, windows, and roofs have […]

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