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The number of local network news broadcasts in Chicago has increased to meet growing demand, but the quality of journalism has significantly declined. New corporate owners expect higher profits from local affiliates, which has driven them to resort to tabloid sensationalism to attract viewers.

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Last call

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Bartenders who developed loyal clienteles over decades and encyclopedic knowledge of drinks are profiled. They are Jim Sahs of Gordon, Sandy Schefdore of McNally's Pub, Nick Chiotis of Coq D'Or Restaurant, Earle Johnson of Quenchers Saloon, Diane Williams, and Joe McClure.

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Now and then: updating some of the stories from Chicago's first quarter century

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Prominent stories that have appeared since the 1970 inaugural issue of Chicago are updated. They include a 1975 portrait of boxer Victor Salvador DiFazio, who became a police officer and later a restaurant manager after leaving boxing.

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