Bai Ling, a Chinese-born American actress, has been a very controversial public figure in China….
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Federal Plaza Rally Calls for No Money in Politics
A coalition of Illinois activist groups met in front of Federal Plaza Wednesday and called…
Arts & Culture
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The Artists Cannot Be Present
The Artists Will Not Be Present an exhibition featuring visual art, poetry by youth in…
Community
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Second Chances Scarce for Many
For some young people who have been imprisoned, rehabilitation is their opportunity to change. Yet, many…
More Money Being Put Into Incarcerating Youth Instead of Rehabilitation
Research shows that incarceration does not work and the consequences are lifelong stains on a…
Crime
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Rehabilitation Programs Instead of Imprisonment for Juveniles
It costs Illinois $111,000 a year to imprison one young person yet, there is no…
Justice
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Overwhelming Stigmas Face Juvenile Convicts, Activists Say
While Illinois has expanded the number of felony records that citizens can have sealed, there is…
Local Gun Range Offers Conceal and Carry Firearm Training
While the majority of people recently celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at a bar or feasting on…