Hoping to get Chicago police more hours on the streets, Ald. Danny Solis (25th) Wednesday introduced an ordinance that would give tickets and community service instead of jail time to people caught with small amounts of marijuana.
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Steve Edwards on What’s expected during week two of the Illinois fall veto session? | WBEZ
by Steve Edwards | Nov. 07, 2011 via Analysis: What’s expected during week two of the…
Illinois Union Bargaining Rights May Be On The Table
Carrie Leljedal’s son Lynn is a social boy who likes to spend time on Facebook…
Despite Promises, Whittier Library Still Out in the Cold
No progress has been made on renovating the field house at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary…
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Are We Missing Something About Pumpkins?
It’s Halloween time! Or rather, pumpkin time. Nature has spread a natural orange glow across…
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Mayor Emanuel’s First Budget Proposal
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Disability Advocates Rally Against Medicaid Cuts
The chanting of “no justice, no peace” echoed through the city’s Downtown skyscrapers during a…
Chicago Consortium results for schools; Mixed results
A study by the University of Chicago released this week is highlighting strengths and weaknesses…