Beyond the school closings, what happens when a school closes and the property must be…
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Five things worth Chicagotalking about today, Feb. 18
1. Chicago continues to struggle with gun violence, and the impact of that gun violence…
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The Cat’s Meow Purrs Despite ‘Rough Neighborhood’
It may seem like the prefix to a joke, but it isn’t. Two black women,…
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Five things worth Chicagotalking about today, Feb. 15
1. President Barack Obama is coming to Chicago this afternoon as part of his post-State…
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Women Dance in Chicago to ‘Break the Chain’
The campaign known as One Billion Rising celebrates Valentine’s Day with a flash mob, poetry and performances. This celebration focuses on inspiring women to stand up and speak out against gender based violence. About 200 women and men danced in the Loop for the global event.
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Women Dance in Chicago Together To End Violence
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Columbia professor followed Superman into journalism
Before he became a journalist, and long before he became a professor at Columbia College…
Organization gives Chicago failing grade for efforts to end youth violence
On Feb. 5, The Black Star Project, a community group dedicated to improving the lives…