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Violence Escalating in Chicago, Uptown Residents Mourn Murdered Neighbor
A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News In an all too familiar scene…
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CPS Approves Funding for Mentorship Programs in Schools
The Chicago Board of Education approved the use of $25 million in federal stimulus funding…
61 Legislators Violated the Legislative Scholarship Program, and Everyone’s Pointing Fingers
Sixty-one members of the Illinois General Assembly broke the law over the course of six…
Citizens Gather for Watchdog Training Session Hosted by BGA
A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News There’s a stiff sea breeze blowing…
Microbusinesses Survive, Thrive in Touch Economy
A report from Maureen Kelleher, Chicago’s New Communities Program While national economic headlines feature job…
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One South Side Church Offers More than Just Worship
There’s a place where sinners go to confess their sins; a sanctuary of sorts for…
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Youth Win, CPS Agrees to Restorative Justice Approach in Schools
A news report from Curtis Black’s Newstips Blog, Community Media Workshop In a victory for…