While it has been a struggle to vote in the US at times, today, whether…
Tag: Politics is Local
Thirty Years of “Crazy Ideas” Breed Sustainability for Chicago
Sept. 18, 2008 – In 1978, while most environmentalists focused on preserving natural areas, a…
Aldermen Urge State Lawmakers to Reinstate Vetoed Healthcare Funding
Sept. 17, 2008 – Standing united in City Hall last Wednesday, the same day the…
Triangle Neighbors to Draw Attention to Safety Concerns with Offbeat Timing of CAPs Meeting
Sept. 16, 2008 – Residents concerned about their safety in a Northside neighborhood will have…
Republican Convention Opens Under a Storm– Gustav
The big story so far at the Republican convention isn't in Minnesota, it is hovering over…
Illinois’ Own Democrats and the “Hug Fest” Move to Unite for Obama
Thanks to Josh Kalven of Progress Illinois, a blog sponsored by the SEIU , for…
How Walkable is Your Neighborhood? Challenge your Neighbors and Alderman to Track and Boost Walkability
Here is a challenge for your block club or neighborhood association. How walkable is your…
Did your vote count? Check it out
The fireworks are over now and all the election posters will soon be recycled. Did…