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New Military Academy for Logan Square

New Military Academy for Logan Square

Despite the complaints of Logan Square residents, teachers and students, Ald. Roberto Maldonado (26th) and Mayor Rahm Emanuel made the unpopular decision to turn Ames Middle School into a military academy due to “gang-related activity” last December. Since the military academy has a selective admission process, many students are forced to attend Kelvyn Park High […]

Aldermanic Races Heating Up in Two Lakefront Wards

Two lakefront wards, one north and one south, demonstrate the political shifts that are looming over Chicago with election season heating up. The elections in the 2nd and 46th wards are only two of the races that could shake up City Hall next year. Serving since 2007, Ald. Robert Fioretti (2nd) now leaves his ward, completely re-mapped, […]

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Jesus “Chuy” Garcia at University of Illinois-Chicago

During one of his first appearances since he announced plans to run for mayor, Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-Chicago) shared his concerns for the city including conditions of struggling neighborhoods, injustices for low-income people of color and the challenges young people face in the education system. Garcia, former 22nd Ward alderman, raised many topics that likely will […]

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