Ask yourself this question, “What specific spending programs will the so-called debt reduction plan being proposed by Speaker Boehner actually cut?” You can’t answer that question because the proposal won’t cut spending on any specific …
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Who do we owe?
The United States owes a national debt totaling $14 trillion. The nation is on the brink of defaulting on that accumulated debt – failing to pay the principal and interest that falls due. The US …
Teachers teaching teachers
Local educators Ellen Dahlke and Becca Woodard discuss how you can help curb the impact of federal belt tightening on local public schools.
BEST Food 2011
The two resident foodie-whatevers here at Smile Politely dish up their favorites du jour. Drooling welcome.
Both beers tasted like dirt, and I mean that literally
Tracy’s review of Magic Hat’s new brews is the headline, but she doesn’t really like beer. The rest of us were more appreciative.
Pygmalion recap: Friday and Saturday
We wrap up our Pygmalion coverage with a recap of the festival’s last two days. Step inside for photos, reviews and some audio from that mind-bending Holy Fuck set.
Pygmalion recap: Wednesday and Thursday
Janelle Monae laid waste to the Canopy, Surfer Blood invited the crowd on-stage, Plastician’s bass nearly shook down the Highdive, and of Montreal covered…Lil’ Wayne. All of it and more, inside.
Vote for Cameron McGill & What Army at the Deli Chicago
From the band’s FB: [We] have been kindly nominated for The Deli Chicago’s Artist of the Month poll. What this means is that you should go to their site and throw your voice/cast you vote, …
Smile Politely predicts the Illini football season…
… and let’s just say it ain’t likely to be pretty.
Champaign officials deny building portal to hell
That big hole on corner of Springfield and 2nd doesn’t just look like hell.