Nominations open for Chicago's first poet laureate

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The City of Chicago wants people to let their words flow.

Now it's asking you to nominate an artist to become the Chicago Poet Laureate.

The nominee can be a poet in either written or spoken traditions.

The Chicago poet laureate will serve a two-year term and be awarded a grant of $50,000.

You can submit a nomination at the City of Chicago's website from now until Jan. 18.

Chicago will announce the winner in the spring.

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