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Dancing, Indian Style
The success of “Slumdog Millionaire” at last year’s Oscars has popularized India’s dance culture. Bollywood…
Judge Ursula Walowski: Working to “Wipe Out Domestic Violence”
Judge Ursula Walowski works at a pace that can only be described as frenetic. A…
Public Hearings Begin for Obesity Epidemic
Chicago recently hosted the first of three public hearings required by last year’s legislative bill…
Artists Brave Cold in Fight for Free Speech
Artist, educator and free speech activist Chris Drew continues to challenge the city of Chicago…
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…
Food Pantries Meet Demand in Englewood
By Deborah Alexander, LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Joyce Brown is no stranger to people…