Everyone knows one thing about Africa: It has its problems. Movies like “Hotel Rwanda” and…
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Chicago Commended for Action on Climate Change
By Marsha Shields Chicago’s handling of crime and education may, to some, leave much to…
Visitors’ Last Chance to Visit the Field Museum’s Climate Change Exhibit
The Field Museum’s “Climate Change” exhibit begins with a 60-foot illuminated timeline showing how the…
Chicago Among Nation’s Leaders in Energy Efficient Buildings
A news report from Great Lakes Echo Minneapolis, Detroit and Indianapolis also among nation’s top…
An International May Day 2010 Brings Zenroren Trade Unionists to Honor Haymarket Square
May Day is also known as International Workers’ Day will forever be associated with Chicago…
Pan-African Association Hosts Celebration to Benefit Chicago’s African Refugees
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Illinois’ 9th Congressional District Representative, will speak at the annual Pan-African Night…
Journalists, Activists Debate Haiti News Coverage
On Jan. 12, a magnitude 7 earthquake hit near Port-Au-Prince and wiped out most of…
Council Committee Declares Chicago a “Fair Trade City”
The Chicago City Council this week passed a resolution declaring Chicago a Fair Trade city,…