By Steve Rhodes
On one hand, the second installment of Chicagoland wasn’t quite as cringe-inducing as the debut because expectations had been lowered even further since the start of the “docu-series.” On the other hand . . . wow. This show needs an antidote, and we’re on it!
#Chicagoland should have left the schools reprting 2 Linda Lutton http://t.co/A6XIqCchUu & Sarah Karp http://t.co/qPRkV1fvse instead of CPS.
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Allstate is proud to sponsor the tales of school closings and gang violence on #Chicagoland.
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Any TV show that implores us to “Meet Billy Dec” is heinous. #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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The Mayor’s Millionaire Club: http://t.co/MsrZQV87XW | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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CPS Claim Of Central Office Cuts Defies Earthbound Mathematics, Physics: http://t.co/my31BpAPmA | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Rahm a sports nut? Not so much: http://t.co/USPwbRdpFP | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Rahm: 25% Of Chicago Kids Will Never Amount To Anything; Won’t Throw Money Away On Them | http://t.co/R6zWcqyA0k | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Police Torture In Chicago: http://t.co/0lYGgTxb74 | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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The Killing Of David Koschman: Clout In Chicago | http://t.co/yxfs3B04tK | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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NYT: How Our Hero, Rahm Emanuel, Made $18 Million In 18 Months: http://t.co/DnAzoOJ6f7 | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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As if Rahm Emanuel listens to the blues … http://t.co/7XTzKPVmxu | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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SunTimes: Rahm Claims He’s 2 Busy 2Watch #Chicagoland: http://t.co/z15xxsWEPI | Those who know Rahm laughing asses off. #NoWayHesNotWatching
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Every second of screen time given to Billy Dec is a second none of us can get back. #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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NBC Chicago: Rahm Stages Media Walkout To Avoid Question About His Kids’ School: http://t.co/dSLknrUzku | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Dear World: Peace marches are a dime a dozen in Chicago. Just so you know. Examining root causes of violence not so much. #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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Mayoral Slush Fund: How Chicago Takes From The Poor And Gives To The Rich: http://t.co/IlekCEVUCf | #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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What Rahm Really Did: “Fenger, Kelly & Harper, in some of the most troubled neighborhoods, saw budget hits of $3 million” #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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.Even after closing 50 schools, CPS BOE approved opening 7 charters in Jan. #Chicagoland #takebackchi http://t.co/GoTAvdlBpV
— Jennie Biggs (@jenmcbiggs) March 14, 2014
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If you live in Chicago, you’re either a Blackhawks fan or a gangbanger. #Chicagoland
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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The fictional “Chicago Code” was far more accurate in its depiction of Chicago than the docu-ish #Chicagoland.
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 14, 2014
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According to #cnn Chicagoland Billy Dick I mean Dec was only bar to host @NHLBlackhawks Stanley Cup, what a joke and puff piece show
— Michael D Stewart (@stewforlunch) March 14, 2014
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@LyndaLopez01 us living on the southside. I just wish CNN went into the history as to why the southside is in its current state
— OscarM (@oskah4) March 14, 2014
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Let me repeat, no one from chicago, born and raised, hangs out at Rockit during Blackhawks games. Period. #chicagoland
— Ryan (@ChiRyanL) March 14, 2014
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Pre-show tweets:
Tonight on #Chicagoland: More ways Rahm rules!
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Tonight on #Chicagoland: That time the Trib caught Rahm lying about the Children’s Fund! #InAParallelUniverse
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Tonight on #Chicagoland: That time the Trib caught Rahm lying about speed cameras! #IfTheresTimeWhichThereWontBe
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Tonight on #Chicagoland: All those times WBEZ & Catalyst caught Rahm lying about schools! #OopsWeLostThatFootage
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Tonight on #Chicagoland: The teachers at the school where Rahm’s kids go say he is totally wrong about school policy! #MaybeNextWeek
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Tonight on #Chicagoland: Garry McCarthy & Anita Alvarez gin up a terrorism case against dumb stoners who are later acquitted. #NotSexyEnough
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Tonight on #Chicagoland: Sure Chicago is hyper-segregated, but how ’bout those Blackhawks!
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Tonight on #Chicagoland: How a deeply unpopular mayor raises enough money to scare away all opponents! #NineteenPercentApproval
— Beachwood Reporter (@BeachwoodReport) March 13, 2014
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Previously:
* Tweeting Chicagoland | Episode 1: Oh My Lord, I Hate It Already.
* Cracking The Chicagoland Code 1: Docu-Series Or Docu-Wank?
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Comments welcome.
Posted on March 14, 2014