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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…
City-Wide Day of Healing to Offer a Safe Space for Reflecting on Violence
Communities from north to south, across Chicago have been plagued with mindless violence this year….
Santa Claus Comes to Austin
As Jennifer T. Lacey reports, Santa Claus has arrived in Austin on the West Side,…
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…
Program Sparks Interests in Health Care in Morgan Park, Other Low-Income Communities
As in many low-income neighborhoods nationwide, health care access is a serious problem in Morgan…
Recession Proof? Chicago Theatre Scene Still Thriving, Good Ticket Prices Can Be Found
Economically, times are tough, but Chicago’s theatre scene is still thriving. There are good deals…