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40th District Is A Race for the Future of the Community

As primary elections approach next week, the 40th District race has become a race of idealistic voices looking to stand up for their community. Five candidates hailing from very different backgrounds are vying for a seat to represent an even more geographic and socio-economically diverse community. Encompassing the Avondale, Logan Square, Old Irving Park and […]

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Less Flight Delays, More Noise

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Less Flight Delays, More Noise

Chicago O’Hare International Airport opened a new runway last Thursday; but for the residents of Oasis Mobile Home Park, the new runway may mean less sleep at night. A group called Fair Allocation in Runways (FAIR) held a protest at O’Hare last Tuesday before the runway opened. Oasis Mobile Home Park is in Des Plaines […]

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Chicago Transit Board Riles Up Left Out Neighborhoods

Claudia Hajdas, a resident of Bridgeport, said the Chicago Transit Authority board needs more input from the community before making decisions. “I need to go shopping,” said Hajdas. “I need to go to church. I need to go to the hospital. I have to ask others to get around. I would like to have my independence […]

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Second Day Shutdown: Effects Are Widespread

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Second Day Shutdown: Effects Are Widespread

Jackie Perkins, a 51-year-old single mother and the Transportation Security Association lead officer at O’Hare Airport, said she was lucky she received her child support check before the government shutdown began this week. But now Perkins’ larger concern is how she will pay her mortgage next month. The Chicago Department of Aviation notified Perkins, a […]

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