Community gardens. Buying the Leone Beach house. Security cameras on the “L” platforms. Those were…
Category: Politics is Local
Fenger Update: Referendum, Lawsuit, Summit
By Curtis Black, of Community Media Workshop With some saying violence at Fenger High School…
Increase in Tobacco Tax Leads to Decrease in Tax Revenues From Cigarette Sales in Chicago
James Gibson recently asked a man for a cigarette, to which the man replied that…
Taking Back the Neighborhood: Positive Loitering
With recent press throughout the city, “Positive Loitering” is quickly becoming a buzz word in…
Gay Marriage Rally in Chicago, 11/5/09, Response to Maine’s Question 1
On Tuesday, November 4th, Maine residents voted to repeal the rights of gays to marry….
Rogers Park Residents Deal With a ‘Lot’ of Parking Troubles
Rogers Park resident Steve Straus would rather walk several blocks than pay $1 an hour…
Shared Chicago Public Schools: Saving Space or Creating Chaos?
Since 2008, North Lawndale College Preparatory High School and Collins Academy High School have shared…
A Show of Support For Embattled Gunsaulus Academy Principal
Parents and staff at Gunsaulus Scholastic Academy praised and defended Principal Amy Kotz at last…