The problem: HIV cases in Illinois are rising, but funding in next year’s newly proposed…
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Black Leaders Push Obama for Action at Forum
On the eve of the U.S. House of Representatives’ historic vote on health care reform,…
Controversial Hate Crime Bill Would Protect Homeless, Veterans
Facing dire economic times and dwindling resources, more people are not only becoming homeless –…
Undocumented Youth Take Fight to Washington
“We are asking the President to use leadership in moving Immigration reform forward.”
Transit Fares Well in Budget, But Slow Payments a Bigger Problem
While schools and nonprofits across Illinois brace themselves for the potentially devastating cuts proposed in…
Cuts Have Circuit Clerks Calling Foul
For anyone who’s paid a traffic ticket, filed a lawsuit in small claims court or…
Some See Silver Lining in Park National Bank Cloud
No matter what the outcome in the Park National Bank seizure, the situation has broken…
Chicago Public Schools May Create Violence Hotline
With three months remaining in the school year, there have been 118 shootings involving Chicago…