Cook County Board Commissioners approved an ordinance last week that will overhaul the county’s procurement…
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Chicago Consortium results for schools; Mixed results
A study by the University of Chicago released this week is highlighting strengths and weaknesses…
Officials, organizations team up to reduce agriculture runoff into Lake Huron
With a bit of help, farmers can now improve their land and reduce farm runoff…
River monitoring cuts could stop crucial data flow to river regulators
More than a dozen devices broadcasting crucial water data from rivers across Michigan could soon…
Do You Know Where Your Legistators Are At?
On Sept. 7, 2011, a posse of local elected official will turn out for breakfast…
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How Sweet This Protest Will Be Thanks to Ben & Jerry’s
On Labor Day, as trade representatives gather in Chicago to negotiate the proposed Trans-Pacific Free…
Some Thoughts on the “Under the Gun” Series — Chicago Justice Project
Listen to “Under the Gun” Tracy Siska, writing for Chicago Justice Project, commends Rob Wildeboer…
Loretto Hospital’s TIF Project has Yielded no Jobs, AustinTalks Finds
Despite a $7.5 million tax subsidy from the city of Chicago, Loretto Hospital hasn’t created…