Residents complain about dog poop in Lincoln Park
Published March 27, 2007
Story by Dara Belic
Despite a city ordinance that prohibits dog littering, canine excrement clutters the sidewalks and parks of Lincoln Park.
That’s not surprising, given...
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Residents complain about dog poop in Lincoln Park
2nd Ward candidates to appear at forum April 9
Submitted on Mon, 03/26/2007 – 04:49.
The two candidates vying to be the 2nd Ward’s next alderman have agreed to appear together at a candidates’ forum April 9th in the South Loop.
Representatives for Ald. Madeline...
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Squirreling around in the 47th Ward
Squirreling around in the 47th Ward
Submitted on Tue, 03/20/2007 – 17:13.
Story by George Slefo
Squirrels have found a new home in the 47th Ward – resident vehicles.
A few residents of the 47th Ward on the...
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Westside residents divided on crime-fighting cameras
Submitted on Tue, 03/20/2007 – 05:04.
Story by Jamie Morgan
Before blue light cameras were erected along Chicago Avenue, store owners on this main street in the 27th Ward used to witness gang and drug activity...
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Chicago homeless sell coffee

Submitted on Mon, 03/19/2007 – 13:03.
Story by Aisha Qidwae
The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
is putting dollars into the pockets of the homeless by offering them
jobs selling coffee at farmers market, stores and restaurants in
Chicago.
The...
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Adoption proposal under consideration in Illinois House
Submitted on Thu, 03/15/2007 – 21:50.
Story by Julia Gray
Illinois lawmakers are considering a proposal that would limit how much money a birth mother can receive from prospective adoptive parents to medical and reasonable living...
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Better workers key to fixing Cook County Juvenile Center
Submitted on Wed, 03/14/2007 – 21:28.
Story by Juanita Santiago
Yolanda Mosley, a 41-year-old mother of eight, will never forget the time her son was sent to “juve” after he was arrested for selling drugs at...
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Illinois Cares Rx
Submitted on Wed, 03/14/2007 – 02:31.
Story by Juanita Santiago
Illinois seniors can apply for a prescription drug program over the Internet for faster approval, but determining the best prescription drug program for seniors under the...
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The cost of campaigns and the exit interview
Submitted on Wed, 03/14/2007 – 01:08.
Allison Riggio, writing in The Beachwood Reporter this week, cites some interesting figures about the free-for-all in Chicago’s 15th Ward. Eleven candidates competed Feb. 27 to replace retiring Ald....
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Let the sun shine on Congress
Submitted on Sat, 03/10/2007 – 12:27.
One of the interesting web developments lately is the move by journalists to link up information that is available online but widely dispersed into searchable databases that are easy...
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A Community Dialogue for Environmental Justice with Daniel Hryhorczuk, Maureen Damitz, and Tammy Steels
Imagine Healthy Living in Englewood
Submittedon Thu, 03/08/2007 – 20:40.
Date
2007-03-17 14:00
Imagine Healthy Living in Englewood
Saturday, March 17, 2007
2:00-5:00 P.M. Hamilton Park Field House
513 West 72nd Street
Free. Open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Reservations...
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We’re Watching Waiting for Todd Carey
Submitted on Wed, 03/07/2007 – 22:13.
Story by Jennifer Nunez
Too often, a celebrated artist will release new material, sending scores of devoted fans rushing to pick up the album. But after skimming through the compilation...
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Exhibit opens on the art of architecture
Submitted on Tue, 03/06/2007 – 18:44.
Story by Karen Kring
Eight architects-in-the-making from eight corners of the globe will unite in an exhibit that presents their unique perspectives on the city of Chicago. The exhibition, at...
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Chicago Digital Access Alliance reacts to City CIO Position on Digital Excellence
Submitted on Mon, 03/05/2007 – 07:41.
Story by Michael Maranda
Mr. Hardik Bhatt, Chicago’s Chief Information Officer was the featured speaker at the February 28th luncheon of the Economic Development Council. His speech “Towards Digital Excellence...
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$30 million face lift planned for northside high school
Submitted on Fri, 03/02/2007 – 14:01.
Story by Anna Marevska
Stephen T. Mather High School will undergo $30 million in renovations over the next several months. The Northside school is one of three in the city’s...
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The 40th Ward O’Connor continues in office
Submitted on Thu, 03/01/2007 – 17:35.
Story by Anna Marevska
Patrick O’Connor secured his seventh term as the 40th Ward alderman.
One of 10 alderman running unopposed Feb. 27th, O’Connor garnered 5,625 votes. One in four registered...
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