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Gapers Block published from April 22, 2003 to Jan. 1, 2016. The site will remain up in archive form. Please visit Third Coast Review, a new site by several GB alumni.
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Monday, August 13 2012
Motorola Mobility Cuts 700 Chicago Jobs
To add up to a total 20% reduction in its current work force that is ultimately affecting over 4,000 employees globally. This announcement comes less than a month after Motorola announced its 2013 move to Merchandise Mart from Libertyville.
Chicago Nerds Book Club @ Filter
The Chicago Nerd Social Club presents their monthly book club meeting tonight at Filter, 1373 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tonight's book is the collected Wool omnibus by Hugh Howey. The book club meeting runs from 6:30pm to 8pm, and admission is free. Full details at the Chicago Nerds Website.
Impress These Apes
Comedy competition Impress These Apes continues tonight at ComedySportz, 929 W. Belmont Ave., at 8pm. Watch as eight contestants vie for the approval of a panel hyperintelligent apes (and the audience) through a series of challenges. Tickets are $10.
