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City Council Looks to Become More Independent
 Richard M. Daley has exerted a lot of infuence over the decisons of the City Council during his tenure as Chicago mayor. With the Daley era coming to an end, will the city's aldermen begin to act more independently of the mayor's influence?
<< Photo: Abel Arciniega | Archivo EXTRA
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Medrano Runs for 25th Ward Alderman
 Pilsen resident Ambrosio Medrano is knowledgeable of the 25th Ward's issues and is trying to stay involved with the community as he makes a push for the ward's City Council seat.
<< Photo: Pam Richart | Echo-Justice Collaborative |
Emanuel Touts Charter Schools as Priority
 Mayoral candidate Rahm Emanuel recently spoke with local newspapers about his top priorities for the city of Chicago, including education and local charter schools.
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Ram�rez Speaks about Role in new "Spartacus' Miniseries
 In the new Starz miniseries "Spartacus: Gods of the Arena," Marisa Ram�rez plays a slave named Melitta. She discussed the difficulties she had playing the role and what got her interested in the series.
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Sat. Jan. 29: 'Crab Trap'
 The film is part of the Ahora! Latin American Cinema Now series.
>> 5:15 p.m. and Feb. 2 at 7:45 p.m. | Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St.
Mon. Jan. 31: Spring Flower Show
 This year's flower show will feature a changing selection of spring blooming plants.
>> Free | Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr.
Thurs. Feb. 3 through Sun. Feb. 20: 'Conviction'
 "Conviction" is based on a true story of faith and forbidden love in the shadows of the Spanish Inquisition.
>> Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont | (773) 975-8150
* E-mail your event information to amor@arteyvidachicago.com.
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Catch a sneeze, win a trip to Florida
 Kleenex brand facial tissue is offering Hispanic children a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip with their families to an Orlando, Fla. theme park if they sign up to help fight colds through education this cold and flu season.
The brand has launched a massive TV, radio, grassroots and digital campaign aimed at enlisting thousands of elementary-school-age kids to participate in an educational initiative called "Sneeze Catchers." The goal is to help kids understand in a fun, child-friendly way the importance of using facial tissue when feeling a sneeze coming on. Five winners will be chosen randomly in March.
"Parents feel pride when they see their kids speaking and behaving responsibly about health-related issues," said Ken Champa, associate brand manager for Kleenex brand. "That's why we believe that as the kids share their learning about how facial tissue with Sneeze Shield Technology helps keep stuff off hands, the campaign will resonate with them, as well." A single sneeze can spray up to 3,000 droplets into the air at more than 100 miles per hour - something napkins, handkerchiefs and bathroom tissue simply are not created to handle as well as facial tissue. Sneeze Shield is a special protective layer in each tissue that helps keep stuff from soaking through. Of all facial tissues on the market, only Kleenex brand offers Sneeze Shield in all of its tissues.
Besides the chance to win the Orlando trip, kids who sign up as Certified Sneeze Catchers will receive a free official kit, while supplies last, with information and tools to better protect themselves against colds and keeping stuff off hands. The kit includes a Kleenex brand bag, T-shirt, cap, ID card, a Kleenex brand storage case, and an activity book. To become certified as Kleenex brand Sneeze Catchers, children must first obtain their parents' permission before going online to visit atrapaestornudos.com. Although the campaign specifically targets Hispanic kids, it is open to children of all ethnic backgrounds.. |
A. Finkl and Sons forges new partnerships during Chinese President's Chicago visit
 During his Chicago visit, Chinese President Hu Jintao (left) dons an A. Finkl and Sons cap presented at an expo featuring Chinese-owned companies and Chicago-based Finkl. With Hu are Mayor Richard M. Daley (center) and Finkl's CEO Bruce C. Liimatainen. Finkl, the world's leading manufacturer of specialty steel forgings was the only U.S. company invited to attend Friday's expo. (Photo by Antonio Dickey, City of Chicago)
Founded in 1879, A. Finkl and Sons is the world's leading supplier of forged die steels, plastic mold steels, die casting tool steels and custom open-die forgings, processing more than 100,000 tons of steel each year, distributed domestically and to more than 18 countries worldwide. In 2006, A. Finkl and Sons Co. was purchased by German steelmaker Schmolz + Bickenbach Group, the world's largest manufacturer, processor and distributor of special steel long products. For more information, visit www.finkl.com and www.schmolz-bickenbach.us. |
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