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ChicagoTalks.org is a non-profit, local news source for Chicago and its many neighborhoods. Our stories come from all corners of the city; our reporters are young journalists learning to cover their communities and others who want to make sure the many uncovered stories get told. http://chicagotalks.org We're thankful for the support we've received from Columbia College Chicago and J-Lab: The Institute for Interactive Journalism. We're looking to make connections with local businesses, foundations and other groups to expand our social network and online community in ways that support community-building and democracy. Suzanne McBride and Barbara Iverson, teach in the Journalism Department at Columbia College Chicago. They are co-publishers of ChicagoTalks.org. Chicagotalks.org welcomes your communication and comments, but most of all, we look forward to publishing your stories, pictures, links and other media that will help us share what's going on in your part of Chicago.

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June Outdoor Movie is Never Ending Story!

June 22, 2011

Mark Rickmeier (Organizer) added this Meetup on Apr 5, 2011 “It is finally getting nice outside and we’re able to start the outdoor movie nights again. We’ll grill out some brats and burgers, relax on the lawn, and fire up the projector.” Who’s hosting? Mark Rickmeier Price: $5.00 per adult(refund policy) How to find...
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Chicago’s Underground Library Comes Alive

June 22, 2011

A week before Chicago Underground Library’s fifth anniversary, the February blizzard blew in one of our windows, forcing us to shelve our snow-damaged party hats and hit the road. In the meantime, we’ve gone mobile with Pop Up Libraries, but we need your support to establish a new home. Come celebrate our belated birthday...
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Participatory Budgeting Can Work. Hear How.

June 21, 2011

Alderman Joe Moore of the 49th Ward and Elizabeth Vitell, Executive Director of the Rogers Park Community Council are going to discuss participatory budgeting at an event sponsered by Roving Café Society discussion and WBEZ 91.5 FM June 23 at 6 p.m. Each alderman traditionally gets a pot of money each year, that is...
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Global Waterkeepers Eye Sewage, Infrastructure Problems in Great Lakes

June 21, 2011

Each year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage pour into the Great Lakes, polluting water used for fishing, swimming, and drinking. Many communities’ aging and broken sewer pipes are unable to handle the volume of storm-water runoff that follows rainfall. As a result, sewage and other pollution is discharged to rivers and lakes, beaches...
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Eyewitness Libya In Chicago

June 21, 2011

Former Congressional representative and presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney, who is currently in Libya on her second fact-finding mission, will offer an eyewitness report that is different from the current narrative being presented in the mainstream media. Also speaking on the tour will be Akbar Muhammad of the Nation of Islam, former U.S. Attorney General...
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Homeowners Welcome Attorney Generals to Town with Questions About Foreclosures

June 19, 2011

A National People’s Action report released in 2009, with Senator Dick Durbin, showed that 2009 was the worst year ever for foreclosures in Chicago, with the crisis deepening in middle class communities. The New Bottom Line campaign, a coalition of grassroots community, faith and labor organizations is releasing an update of the research report...
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Push for 100 Miles of Chicago Neighborhood Bikeways Begins

June 19, 2011

This is really a good initiative. The “cycle track” approach has increased bike commuting in New York City, especially among women because it doesn’t feel like you are out there taking on traffic with your own body. Read about the project as it is planned for Chicago, and get involved. Everyone should feel safe...
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Chicago Bike-sharing Gets More Stations

June 17, 2011

Green reporter, Judith Nemes, found some good news that coincides with Bike to Work week. You can check out the map of where the bikes are in Chicago, and also sign up at the Bcycle site. As thousands of Chicago residents are participating in this week’s Bike to Work Week, a one-year-old bike-sharing program...
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Chicago’s Griot Speaks About Public Art as Social Good

June 17, 2011

Timuel Black will be “Remembering the New Deal” at the Du Sable Museum of African American History on Sat. June 19th, 2 p.m. There is a small charge for this event. Timuel D. Black is known as Chicago’sgriot. He has spent his lifetime gathering the stories of Chicago’s African-American community, documenting the great social...
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Cycle-Tour Chicago’s Loop Day Or Night

June 12, 2011

Thanks to Lee Diamond of Big Shoulder Realty for this information. You can find all the details of these rides and more at the chainlink.org Free Mini-Loop Tour Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park The first is a free mini-tour of the Loop as part of the City...
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