First-time felons in Illinois could escape prison time and get a fresh start under a…
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…
Munoz continues reign in 1st District
Sen. Antonio “Tony” Munoz continues to reign in the 1st District, keeping alive his 10-year…
Steans Wins Big Amidst Quiet Controversy in the 7th
Incumbent state Sen. Heather Steans easily held onto her 7th District seat in Tuesday’s Democratic…
Burke Faces Opposition, Narrowly Holds House Seat in 23rd District
State Rep. Dan Burke (D-Chicago) didn’t breathe easy until early Wednesday morning, when it became…
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…