Bundled up with a scarf during her self-directed tour of the city on State Street…
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Ukrainian Village Residents rally to try to save Wood Street police station
Ukrainian Village residents rallied at City Hall against the proposed closing of the local Wood Street police station Monday.
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Political Disobedience vs. Revolution and Occupy: A Debate
The Occupy Movement has captured lots of attention, and there is an opportunity to learn…
Citizens Question Police About Prostitution, Priorities In 23rd Ward
Prostitution is once again on the rise between in Beat 814, between 43rd and 55th St., according to Beat Facilitator Holly Petroschuk.
According to Petroschuk, prostitution is a continuing problem in the community and has been for a while. The problem died down but now it is an issue again, Petroschuk told attendees at a CAPS meeting.
Police Supt. McCarthy Addresses Police District Consolidation
Police Supt. Gerry McCarthy assured residents that the consolidation of two North Side police districts would…
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Police Trying Hard to Keep College Campus Areas Safe
After getting off the Red Line at 8 p.m. on Harrison and State Street, former Columbia College student Aaron Hopgood, 19, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and his friend, Derrick Holmes, 19, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were proceeding up the stairs to go home, when two men pulled them back down them.
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On Buy Nothing Day, Suggestions for Green Gifts
Did you know there is a holiday event called “Buy Nothing Day?” In case Black…
Chicago Cultural Center Offers Art For Good Holiday Staycation
Formerly known as Chicago’s first public library, the Chicago Cultural Center was converted in 1991 to provide free art, film, literature, music and theatre.