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So, after weeks of procrastination, I've decided it's time to jump on this "blogosphere" and see what all the fuss is about. A colleague I won't name tells me trying to come up with the perfect first post is a waste of time, so blame him if this one is less than profound.

So, after weeks of procrastination, I've decided it's time to jump on this "blogosphere" and see what all the fuss is about. A colleague I won't name tells me trying to come up with the perfect first post is a waste of time, so blame him if this one is less than profound.

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Illinois U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and Congressman Danny Davis dedicated the new bridge on North Avenue, just west of Clybourn. Anyone out there been over the new suspension/cable stay bridge?

Tony Arnold reports on Mayor Daley's reaction to homicide stats released by the Chicago Police Department.

Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed wrote today that Congressman Bobby Rush is being urged to resign because of health issues. Congressman Bobby Rush says he's planning to run.

I recently found a couple of great blogs devoted the listening of public radio. Radio Sweethearts is written by the good cop/bad cop team of Matthew Trisler and Kerry Crawford. They bring you reviews and recaps of This American Life and On the Media (and numerous other shows).

Some articles that caught my eye over the weekend. If you have any to add, please post them in the comments A history of Barack Obama's political education on the South Side of Chicago. (NY Times) Outside the R Kelly Trial, a debate rages. (Trib)