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EDITOR”S NOTE: This story is the first of a two part series regarding the coverage of poverty and disability. Keep an eye out for the…
The smell of rubber wafts up from the basketball court inside the gymnasium. Silence reigns until Dan Krell, No. 9, yells “Nice wheels” to his…
Close to 500 severely disabled Illinoisans are in danger of losing their homes because of last year’s budget cuts mandated by Gov. Pat Quinn. While…
A cheerful, high pitched voice cut through a crowd of people waiting outside of a meeting last month, with a question about shoes. “I love…
Just like any toddler, Karen Kelly’s son can throw a powerful temper tantrum. The only difference is Eric can break someone’s arm. Eric Schutzenhofer is…
The chanting of “no justice, no peace” echoed through the city’s Downtown skyscrapers during a rallyto protest Illinois Medicaid cuts Wednesday afternoon. Protesters from various…
Since Gov. Pat Quinn introduced his proposed FY 2012 budget in mid-February, the disability community has organized to stop them. The proposed budget includes cuts…