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Beatnik Beat: A Riverwest Rambler

by William Morder Days and months are travellers of eternity. So are the years that pass by. Those who steer a boat across the sea, or drive a horse over the earth till they succumb to the weight of years, spend every minute of their lives travelling. There are a great number of ancients, too, […]

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freeflowin’ ’bout the porchdwellers

by Tanya Cromartie-Twaddle warm weather brings people out of the house….folks take to the front porches and steps…some girls spend the morning primping, getting all cute just to sit outside half the day…talk about spring fever…fellas hanging on the stoop …kids chalk drawing in front of the house on the sidewalk…on my block folks will […]

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Working Toward Consensus in RNA

Last September, the RNA held an informational meeting concerning the request for a liquor license for Jewel Osco (JO) on Capitol Drive. After discussion, the group empowered a committee to draft a position paper and a proposed covenant with JO. During the process of discussion, held on RNA e-mail, in small groups, and at subsequent […]