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It is nice to to get that call which says you get a chance to work on a major motion picture. It is also nice to get paid to be an extra when doing so. An added bonus is when it is being filmed in your backyard of Chicago.
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Now the NATO Summit is over and done, some people are asking questions about a string of alleged terrorist plots foiled by Chicago law enforcement.
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Thousands converged on Chicago over the weekend in protest of the NATO summit. They came, they saw, they protested, voicing their right to free speech on everything from financial reforms to ending wars.
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It wasn't only the physical protesters targeting Chicago yesterday. Anonymous-related hacktivists also did their part by taking down the CPD's website and the City of Chicago's website.
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Thousands of activists of all types took part in the anti-NATO protests yesterday. At least 60 people were arrested and several suffered head injuries from police batons.
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Watching the Chicago anti-NATO protest live was a very moving experience. Part of the protest included veterans throwing their medals away, including Scott Olsen.
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Any suggestions of widespread chaos and confusion during the NATO summit in Chicago this weekend are overblown. So far all gatherings by visiting protest groups have been well organized and peaceful.
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It is a NATO summit, not an Oscar, Emmy, Grammy or Tony Award show, right? Then, one might want to ask, why a gift bag for those coming to Chicago this weekend to partake in the summit? Yes, a gift bag.
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Prior to the NATO Summit on Sunday, Chicago, IL is experiencing peaceful mass protests, which will continue throughout the weekend, despite the extra security.
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If the latest numbers are correct people did choose Chicago. In fact, the firm named Choose Chicago announced that Chicago welcomed 42.39 million domestic business and leisure visitors in 2011.
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 Officials say an aggressive swan may have contributed to the death of a suburban Chicago kayaker who drowned.
 A Pakistani-born Chicago taxi driver has pleaded guilty to attempting to provide material support to al-Qaeda as part of a plea deal hammered out recently with prosecutors.
 The Toronto Raptors will try to carry Friday's momentum to Chicago as they visit the league-leading Bulls on Saturday night at the United Center.
 After less than a year of turning heads on Chicago's magnificent mile, "Forever Marilyn" is headed to Palm Springs, California -- piece by piece.
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