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A worker holds a sign for parking near a lot near Wrigley Field. Aldermen were told Friday the parking tax will rise from $2.25 per car to $3 — but the increase will be confined to the top tier of motorists who pay more than $12 to park. (Sun-Times file)
Going to a concert? Parking downtown? It'll cost you. Chicago sports fans, concertgoers and theater patrons will pay more to attend live events — and so will those who park their cars in garages and surface lots — under a $25 million revenue package tied to Mayor Daley’s bad-news 2009 budget. Daley tied his hands by promising to erase a $420 million shortfall without raising property taxes.
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Metro & Tri-state CTA and I-Go to launch joint smart car
Starting at the end of the year, people who sign up for the I-GO car sharing program can use the same card they¹d use to open the car to ride the CTA. 'This smart card will make it even easier to make the transition from one mode of transportation to another,' CTA President Ron Huberman said.

Daley plans to eliminate 240 city jobs CTA board member: I'd vote against increase Student attacked: I was victim of hate crime last week Woman found dead in park was strangled Sports fans and concergoers to pay more to park cars at events Bus shooting suspect denied bail Ill. Senate candidates face off Woman arrested after false report of rape at Wal-Mart Woman found slain in Little Village garage West Loop eatery closed for rat infestation Only 2% of accused cops face discipline

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Chicago 24/7 Crime Man charged in fatal CTA bus shooting Lincoln Park High brawl leaves boy hurt Bus shooting suspect denied bail Man fatally shot on West Side: police Education Gay-friendly high school may open here in 2010 New Renaissance schools
Elections Obama, McCain agree on costume Palin clears herself in trooper probe Ill. Senate candidates face off McCain, Palin attack Obama at Wis. rally The Palin file . . . Local Politics Daley plans to eliminate 240 city jobs Sports fans and concergoers to pay more to park cars at events Nation Gays get OK to marry in Connecticut Bush: Anxiety feeding market instability Palin clears herself in trooper probe U.S. listened to soldiers' personal calls 1 in 4 teen girls got cervical cancer shot World Finland's Ahtisaari wins Nobel Peace Prize Man from Oak Park detained in Syria Asian markets plunge after huge Wall Street losses Second lawsuit filed in tainted milk scandal Aide: Dalai Lama's surgery a success
SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT McCain, Obama spar over taxes, foreign policy Comment from no to fourchange: I'd be mad too if my party keeps dropping in the polls. I'd be mad too if the lies of my party aren't convincing the rest of American that the unemployment rate is the highest its ever been. Have something to say? Comment.

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WEEKEND MOVIE ROUNDUP Ebert: 'Rachel Getting Married' Ebert: 'Body of Lies' Ebert: 'The Express' Ebert: 'City of Ember' Ebert: 'Anita O'Day' Roger Ebert's journal More of Ebert's reviews
Robert Feder Feder reflects on unforgettable career Readers respond 'Didya see Feder today?' Read more columns Share your memories
SHOPPING: Fashion Focus Chicago focuses on fashion Fashion Focus Clarins lifts away years Spice up winter wardrobe Makeup guru shares tips Blog: This week's sales Complete coverage: Shopping
Sports 5 things Hawks must do on ice to make changes count In a sense, the Blackhawks have come a long way in a year. Season-ticket sales have risen from 3,500 last season to a franchise-record 13,000-plus this season. The front-office staff has more than doubled and is re-energized. All home games will be on TV for the first time.
Hawks' net gain Exclusive to suntimes.com: Dropping the Gloves blog by Adam Burish Huet will start in goal for Blackhawks

Rose starts, scores 10 as Bulls fall to Mavericks Vinny Del Negro was confident the Bulls' defense would be well ahead of the offense in the exhibition opener against the Dallas Mavericks. Well, not so much. The Mavericks prevailed 110-102 Thursday at the United Center.
Cuban: Economy has slowed Cubs deal Inside the Bulls: Updates from our blog

Improved Graham pushing vets Vasher, Tillman Nathan Vasher's right wrist was sound enough for him to participate in all of practice Thursday. The telling sign, though, will be how the Bears handle their cornerbacks Sunday at Atlanta. A Pro Bowl selection in 2005, Vasher already has ceded playing time to Corey Graham in certain running situations, and after Graham turned heads filling in for Vasher last week at Detroit, he's not coming off the field for good.
In Bears' book, Hall has spot reserved for Turner Inside the Bears: Updates from our blog


YourSeason.com Which sport rules? This weekend's spotlight games Young saves the day for unbeaten Robeson Football Improved Graham pushing vets Vasher, Tillman Bears' Harris looks to regain form with spirituality Colleges Emotional return for ND's Neal It's not just bragging On TV Bulls Rose starts, scores 10 as Bulls fall to Mavericks Cuban: Economy has slowed Cubs deal Blackhawks 5 things Hawks must do on ice to make changes count Huet will start in goal for Blackhawks HAWKS' NET GAIN Wolves WOLVES: Lots of news: New season, new team, new coaching staff Lew's news: Wolves choose ESW/Chicago Cubs Cuban: Economy has slowed Cubs deal Cubs pick up fragile Harden's $7M option for 2009 Stand by your Cubbies Another loss for fed-up Cub fan No surgery for Harden; Cubs pick up option for 2009 White Sox Sox' Williams not sitting still Cabrera, Swisher fail to deliver, one will go Ray-signed to their fate Reinsdorf 'enjoyed' overachieving team Paulie: We ran out of gas Fire McBride giving Fire all that it wants Fire is Rolfe and ready Horse Racing HARNESS RACING | WINDY CITY PACE: Strong field can rekindle magic Fairbanks makes it two straight for Migliore




Town hall brawl What we think Chicago Sun-Times Lynn Sweet: Barack Obama and John McCain left the evil ghosts of their pasts, Bill Ayers and Charlie Keating, at home during their second presidential debate Tuesday night.
Photos: Townhall debate The gloves come off Marin: Ind. may be ripe for Dems Sneed: McCain best on national security Sweet: McCain nails details Thousands register to vote Tell us: Which debate was better? Read: Transcript of the 2nd presidential debate Special section: Elections



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Lifestyles Benefactor to many now needs a bone-marrow donor When Jon Simon's 20-year-old son, David, was killed by an errant driver while standing outside O'Hare Airport 15 years ago, Simon and his family set up a scholarship fund to help other students and got to work improving traffic safety at Chicago's airports. The fund has helped 75 students at Bradley University -- the Peoria college David attended -- by distributing tens of thousands of dollars, and the airport work has led to safety improvements.
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Entertainment Field advantage: Country Fest gets bigger, better The free 18th annual Chicago Country Music Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, will feature 30 acts performing on three stages. Saturday's main-stage headliner is the self-described "Redneck Woman," Gretchen Wilson. Closing out the fest on Sunday evening will be teenage star Taylor Swift. Other acts in the strong, diverse lineup include Luke Bryan, Justin Townes Earle, the Eli Young Band, the Lost Trailers, Tift Merritt, Rissi Palmer, Son Volt and Chuck Wicks.
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Books Books, art, kids all part of Smart program France's Le Clezio wins Nobel Time to crank up the oven Classical Two music lives better than one for conductor Stage Global reach: World dance projects converge here 'Ten Cent Night' rich in dialogue, dark humor Curtain rises on tales of the Midwest Galleries
People Griffin wants Bravo to ante up for 'D-List' Local 'Loser' contestants make it big after show 1 hopped from hutch, but Hef OK Scurrilous: Chicago's No. 1 couch potato Redmond O’Neal ordered back to rehab Television Griffin wants Bravo to ante up for 'D-List' Messing gets fresh start with new 'Wife' series Music Randy Newman brings old and new to concert tonight Silver Jews settling in to life on the road Chicago Music What a riot! Punk fest thinks global, acts local Renovated Morse Theatre reborn as live music venue Kanye West moves album date up, avoids 50 Cent Dining Bruno's quick bites Bruno's quickbites Movies The mix: Really cool things to do 'Express' drives movie revenue for state Chicago native starts filming movie about her life Bill Murray finds divorce 'devastating'


Business Wild session ends with Dow down 126 points Wall Street capped its worst week ever with a wild session Friday that left stocks with a widely mixed finish.
Bush: Anxiety feeding market instability Oil slides to $78 a barrel Asian markets plunge Savage: Markets have been hit harder Traders: 'We're in the 100-year flood' Snowballing sell-off spreads worldwide Walgreen Co. CEO retires GM shares lose third of value
Cuban: Economy has slowed Cubs deal Chicago Ridge truck firms balk at fee Alderman: I've had enough valet gripes CTA proposes fare hike
Technology Cell phone law may be softened Palin isn't thinking Peeling forward the Onion Earnings Macy's slashes profit outlook GE profit falls 22 percent Wal-Mart's same-store sales rise in September Currency - Personal Finance CTA proposes fare hike Experts: Steer clear of stocks if college, retirement are near No need to wonder where your cash went Living within her means has paid off big-time Get creative: Throw a fall feast despite famine Hey, Starbucks: Turn off the tap Fed-up fan sells 'Cubs Loyalty' on eBay Retailers hope pinch doesn't steal Christmas sales
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