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35th Ward Aldermanic Debate
The Logan Square Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring an aldermanic debate, to be moderated by…
Young Chicagoans Weigh In-Rahm Looks Like a Sure Bet
In an informal survey conducted last Monday in the South Loop, young Chicago residents favored…
Egyptians Fight for It, Yours is only a Click Away
Even people who don’t usually care might be thinking about politics in the face of…
The Politics of Shoveling, Chicago-Style (part 1)
Abdon Pallasch, one of the best political reporters in town, didn’t miss a beat as…
Another Shade of Green: Iranian Political Movement
“The People Reloaded: The Green Movement and the Struggle for Iran‘s Future” is a definitive…
State Commission Highlights Racial Bias in Drug Sentencing
A nonpartisan state commission released a report Monday that says blacks charged with low-level drug crimes in Illinois face prison sentences almost five times greater than whites.
With a Little Polish, Bronzeville Can Still Shine
Image via Wikipedia Bronzeville residents and business owners are concerned that there is not enough development…