The construction of a new playground in Grand Crossing Park on Chicago’s South Side is…
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New National Public Housing Museum to Open in Chicago in the Fall of 2012
Public housing, a term coined in the 1930’s, is home to millions of faceless people…
Recycling in the City, Not an Easy Task
Welcome to the world of recycling. Unless, that is, you live in Chicago, or more…
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Violence Escalating in Chicago, Uptown Residents Mourn Murdered Neighbor
A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News In an all too familiar scene…
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CPS Approves Funding for Mentorship Programs in Schools
The Chicago Board of Education approved the use of $25 million in federal stimulus funding…
Legal Organizations Offer Free Guides for Voters, Consumers
The Chicago and county judicial ballots are long, and it is hard to know how…
Citizens Gather for Watchdog Training Session Hosted by BGA
A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News There’s a stiff sea breeze blowing…
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One South Side Church Offers More than Just Worship
There’s a place where sinners go to confess their sins; a sanctuary of sorts for…