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.
Wicker Park Economics Push Efforts to Buy Local First
Wicker Park is easily accessible by the Blue Line station, a branch of Chicago’s El…
How to Keep your Dog Healthy in the Winter
Many people prep themselves, their houses and even their cars for the winter, but the…
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CTA Plans To Extend Red Line Train
The CTA plans to extend the southbound red line train four more stops by 2016….
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GI exhibit at Columbia College honors veterans
The GI Bill exhibit at the Columbia College Library is up to honor the veterans…
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Month at the Museum with Kevin Byrne
Like many Chicagoans, Kevin Byrne runs every morning. However, he does it throughout the 14-acre…