Honor Flight Chicago helps veterans to fly at no cost to visit the war memorials in Washington that commemorate those who served in the military.
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Tickets for Cannabis Could Lead to More Cops on the Street
Hoping to get Chicago police more hours on the streets, Ald. Danny Solis (25th) Wednesday introduced an ordinance that would give tickets and community service instead of jail time to people caught with small amounts of marijuana.
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Steve Edwards on What’s expected during week two of the Illinois fall veto session? | WBEZ
by Steve Edwards | Nov. 07, 2011 via Analysis: What’s expected during week two of the…
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47th Ward Residents Voice Concerns About Libraries, Police Cuts at Budget Town Hall
More than 60 North Side residents upset with Mayor Emanuel’s proposed 2012 budget–which includes cuts to close the city’s $600 million shortfall–attended a budget town hall meeting sponsored by Ald. Ameya Pawar (47th) at McPherson Elementary School last Wednesday evening.
New Proposed Initiative Would Ban Plastic Bags In Chicago
Plastic bags in stores larger than 5,000 square feet would be banned under an initiative proposed Wednesday by Ald. Joe Moreno (1st).
Illinois Union Bargaining Rights May Be On The Table
Carrie Leljedal’s son Lynn is a social boy who likes to spend time on Facebook…
Despite Promises, Whittier Library Still Out in the Cold
No progress has been made on renovating the field house at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary…
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Singles “Sense” the Love at Nerd’s at Heart Nerd Fest V
Follow your senses as well as your heart along with other brainy hetero and queer…