With 48th Ward Ald. Mary Ann Smith about to retire, and an owner who is…
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El Solazo: Authentic Mexican Cooking on the Southwest Side
Wedged in among other Mexican restaurants on a busy Southwest Side street, El Solazo stands…
Food Pantries Must Compensate to Aid More Families
More young children and families living in Illinois have had to seek assistance with food…
Theft, Armed Robbery On the Rise in Near North, West Loop
In spite of a slight decrease in crime rates throughout the city of Chicago over…
27th Ward Pushes for More Public Transit
Facing a sluggish economy and rising unemployment rates, political and business leaders in the 27th…
Students Watch and Hope as Congress Discusses DREAM Act
By Nayeli Santoyo Born in Manila, Carla N. was 5 years old when her family…
After Years of Declining Enrollment, Chicago Catholic Schools Now Holding Their Own
By Reginald Williams Marisa Sepulveda said she sends her daughter, Karolina, to St. Francis de…
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Free Art Takes its Toll on Art Activist and Issue of Freedom of Speech
In Chicago, a homeless panhandler begging for money in a public space is not committing…