The Illinois General Assembly scholarship doesn’t work like other scholarships. Some students win it because…
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Evasive State Legislators Dodge Questions About Scholarships
The phone calls started Sept. 15. The journalist wanted to know how Sen. Mattie Hunter…
Clout or Coincidence? Some Legislators Keep General Assembly Scholarships All in the Family
The Illinois General Assembly scholarships have become a family affair for dozens of siblings who’ve…
Scholarships for Some Grad Students a Big Burden for State and Schools
Dozens of college graduates receive free tuition each year to dental, law and medical school…
New Eco-Friendly North Lawndale School: From Power Plant to Educational Power House
The massive brick building at 931 S. Homan Ave. once housed a power plant to…
Residents Rally to Save Lathrop Homes
Residents of the Lathrop Homes public housing project ramped up their campaign to save the…
Protesters March on Federal Plaza, Push For Alternative Energy and Climate Justice
About 100 activists gathered at Federal Plaza on Monday to protest carbon trading and promote…
LISC Honors Albany Park Heroes: Kompha Seth, North Park Village Advisory Council
By LISC, Chicago’s New Communities Program What a neighborhood can be is largely a function of…