Benito Juarez High School, a South Side public high school, launched a new program in…
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Despite Promises, Whittier Library Still Out in the Cold
No progress has been made on renovating the field house at John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary…
The Heart and Soul of Pilsen: An Artist Stands Up for Hard-working Latinos
There is a lot of heart and soul painted onto the bricks that build Pilsen….
Basketball Leagues, Street Markets and Festivals Bring Different Look to Some Neighborhoods
A news report from Ed Finkel, New Communities Program Summer in the city has meant…
Zoning in on Pilsen: As Development Moves in, Old-Timers Move Out
Like so many Chicago neighborhoods, Pilsen has been the subject of heated debate over the…
Truck Pollution Adds to Pilsen’s Environmental Woes
Heavy diesel truck traffic is likely causing health problems for the residents of Pilsen. The…
Munoz continues reign in 1st District
Sen. Antonio “Tony” Munoz continues to reign in the 1st District, keeping alive his 10-year…
Schools’ Work-Study Program Offers Unique Glimpse Into Corporate World
Instead of toting her backpack to school on Friday mornings, high school sophomore Kyara Lee…