First-time felons in Illinois could escape prison time and get a fresh start under a…
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State Government Requires Schools to Waive Millions
Illinois public universities gave away a record $13.5 million last year in free tuition to…
Listening to the People, Officially
Access Living, governed and staffed by people with disabilities, is Chicago’s only center for independent…
State Deficit Drains Before- and After School Programs in Chicago
With the Illinois state budget deep in the red, it’s not just schools that are…
Food Pantries Meet Demand in Englewood
By Deborah Alexander, LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Joyce Brown is no stranger to people…
Election Special for Feb. 2, 2010 Primary Election
Don’t be a dope when it comes to issues that affect you every day. Politicians…
Local Artist Stands Up for Rights, Might Go to Jail
Chris Drew is a master of the silkscreen. He runs a youth art program at…
Doubts Cast on Whether ’04 Chicago Police Shooting of Girl, Suspect Was Justified
Editor’s Note: The following article, which was co-authored by two Columbia College journalism students, ran…