By Steve Rhodes
Reminder: For those so inclined, the memorial for our beloved Joe Mielnik is still on for today at Nick’s Beer Garden in Wicker Park, starting at 5 p.m. and going until who knows. (The official end time is 8 p.m., but let’s just say that is awfully fungible with this crowd – meaning 8 a.m. is just as likely.) Pizza and take-home goodies such as pins and t-shirts will be provided.
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Meanwhile, on the campaign trail . . .
Lori Lightfoot Wins Valentine’s Day
Happy #ValentinesDay, Chicago! Which mayoral candidate do you think will be Ed Burke’s valentine this year? pic.twitter.com/HHh3BoEyJb
— Lori Lightfoot (@LightfootForChi) February 14, 2019
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Paul Vallas Connects Daley’s Dots
“Bill Daley has made a career out of monetizing his relationships, often at the direct expense of everyday Chicagoans,” Vallas says. He’s not wrong.
From the Vallas campaign: Bill Daley’s greatest hits, including the infamous parking meter deal, his stints with JP Morgan and SBC, and all the nepotism, greed and insider-dealing of The Chicago Way you can handle.
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Ozzie Backs Bill
Reminder: Tom Ricketts also endorsed Daley – and gave him $25,000.
Honored to have @OzzieGuillen endorse me as Chicago’s next mayor. Our city has challenges that we need to face — crime, rising property taxes & providing students with a great education. Thank you for your belief in my ability to tackle these issues. https://t.co/oqeHVZ92YS
— Bill Daley (@DaleyForMayor) February 14, 2019
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McCarthyism
Bear in mind, with McCarthy and Enyia, I wasn’t interacting with their campaigns. I was retweeting with my own comments to my own followers. Think about that.
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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Amara Alert
“The spokeswoman who replaced Kucera on the campaign also has since departed Enyia’s camp, and a third staffer is now handling her media relations.” https://t.co/rhz9VCmWPs
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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On to the council races . . .
Everything Old Daley Is New Again
Including $1K from Terry Teele. If that name rings a bell, it should: https://t.co/ItRo1oIUQm https://t.co/LF0IrZrojC
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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Dinty Moore
After he was criticized for using a local photographer’s photo in a mailer without permission, Chicago Alderman Joe Moore has now used a photo of LAPD officers posing w a child in a mailer touting his community policing efforts. He just blurred the lettering on the badges. pic.twitter.com/FMJNOaogzN
— Puff the Magic Hater (@MsKellyMHayes) February 13, 2019
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Pick ‘Em
Who is running the more ridiculous campaign:
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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New on the Beachwood . . .
The Ex-Cub Factor
An Arismendy Alcantara sighting, among other interesting nuggets.
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ChicagoReddit
Is There Anywere in Chicago Area You Can Pet/Be With a Monkey up Close? from r/chicago
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ChicagoGram
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ChicagoTube
Using a Happy Notes Notebook for the Chicago Planner Conference
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BeachBook
Kavanaugh Said No On Roe.
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Under The Boot.
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TweetWood
A non-campaign sampling.
Subtweet to some of what I’m finding in my feed today, including by local journalists: 1950 called, they want their gender relations back. #ValentinesDay
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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And here’s what this letter writer had to say in 2015: https://t.co/22mbnn7XR6 https://t.co/qRY1db73gN
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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Fox News Rejects National Ad for Oscar-Nominated Anti-Nazi Documentary (Exclusive) https://t.co/A7aVWB4RbC via @thr
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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I would give back the 2016 World Series for the #Cubs to not be owned by the Ricketts family. pic.twitter.com/ccd4ouv4uA
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) February 14, 2019
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Cubs: The views expressed in those emails have no place in our society
Also Cubs: We’d like to announce our partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group— pantagrapher (@pantagrapher) February 13, 2019
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The Beachwood McRibTipLine: A must-run.
Posted on February 14, 2019