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Violence Escalating in Chicago, Uptown Residents Mourn Murdered Neighbor
A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News In an all too familiar scene…
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CPS Approves Funding for Mentorship Programs in Schools
The Chicago Board of Education approved the use of $25 million in federal stimulus funding…
Legal Organizations Offer Free Guides for Voters, Consumers
The Chicago and county judicial ballots are long, and it is hard to know how…
61 Legislators Violated the Legislative Scholarship Program, and Everyone’s Pointing Fingers
Sixty-one members of the Illinois General Assembly broke the law over the course of six…
Citizens Gather for Watchdog Training Session Hosted by BGA
A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News There’s a stiff sea breeze blowing…
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Free Speech “Trials” Continue for Arts Activist
Update on this story: Chris Drew will be back in court at 26th and California,…
Microbusinesses Survive, Thrive in Touch Economy
A report from Maureen Kelleher, Chicago’s New Communities Program While national economic headlines feature job…