After voting to approve $3.765 million to settle lawsuits with two victims of police misconduct,…
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West And South Sides’ Neighborhood Parks To Get Facelift
The Chicago City Council Wednesday passed separate ordinances aimed at revamping two parks in Chicago’s…
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City Council Approves $1.9 Million To Settle Police Misconduct Cases
In a nearly two-hour long meeting of the Chicago City Council last Wednesday, Ald. Ed…
Citizens Question Police About Prostitution, Priorities In 23rd Ward
Prostitution is once again on the rise between in Beat 814, between 43rd and 55th St., according to Beat Facilitator Holly Petroschuk.
According to Petroschuk, prostitution is a continuing problem in the community and has been for a while. The problem died down but now it is an issue again, Petroschuk told attendees at a CAPS meeting.
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Explore Chicago’s Underground Read/Write Library, Now Open
Read/Write Library is a replicable model for community collections. It uses the lens of an…
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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.
Chicago Libraries May Lose Some Hours
Chicago public libraries would reduce hours as a result of cuts in the 2012 city…
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A Busier and More Artistic 45th Ward
Ald. John Arena said he wants to develop more dining and entertainment options in the…