Cook County Board President Todd Stroger has spent the majority of his time over the…
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Stroger, O’Brien on the Defensive at Forum as Cook County Board President Candidates Debate
With the primary less than a month away, the Cook County Board president race is…
Local Organizations Protesting CTA Budget Plans
On Jan. 18, Martin Luther King‘s birthday, a national holiday, several local organizations and individuals…
O’Brien: Keeping Lake Michigan Clean?
By Curtis Black, Newstips Editor “It’s my job to clean up our water and keep…
Want to Help Families Survive the Economy? Volunteer.
With debt, foreclosures, unemployment and heating costs on the rise, low-income families often find themselves falling behind. To help bring some relief during the upcoming tax season, the Center for Economic Progress is recruiting volunteers to help bring free tax and financial services to families who need them most.
ProPublica Helps You Localize the Stimulus Plan Money
ProPublica is an “independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest. Our…
Chicago’s Superhighway To Curing Blood Cancer
The grim news is that every four minutes someone is diagnosed with blood cancer (lymphoma,…
CPS Replaces Race with Socio-Economic Formula for Admission to Elite Public Schools: VIDEO REPORT
Chicago Public School officials announced a new admission plan to maintain diversity by using socio-economic…