The Occupy Movement has captured lots of attention, and there is an opportunity to learn…
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Local Businesses React To Occupy Chicago’s Impact
After 48 days of protesting, it’s tough to say what kind of impact the Occupy Chicago movement has had—at least on businesses along demonstration routes, that is.
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No More Loop Car Congestion After Parking Lots’ Taxes Increase?
Increased taxes on public parking lots are in store for Chicagoans. An additional $2 tax would apply on daily parking and $40 for monthly …
NATO Causes Columbia College to Shift Schedule
The Columbia College student schedule has been shortened in order to make room for NATO…
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Dramatic Protest Yields No Results As Emanuel Budget Passes
Despite a dramatic protest by mental health activists outside Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s office that lasted 10 hours, the city council unanimously approved the 2012 budget, which includes downsizing the city’s 12 mental health clinics to six sites.
Lincoln Park Businesses Prepare for Hospital Relocation
Anxiety from Lincoln Park business owners over the economic impact and future of the site currently occupied by Children’s Memorial Hospital grows as the date for its move and renovation draws near.
Occupiers Allegedly Sleeping At Area Businesses
Members of Occupy Chicago are frequenting downtown shops and restaurants to use restrooms and to even sleep, according to local business employees.
Prison Activist Talks Change With Columbia College Chicago
Gregory Koger, a prison paralegal, as well as a prison reform activist and former inmate who spent six years in an Illinois prison, spoke to Columbia College Chicago recently about unjust treatment of prisoners in California penitentiaries.