Residents complain about dog poop in Lincoln Park

March 27, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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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2nd Ward candidates to appear at forum April 9

March 26, 2007
By Suzanne McBride

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

March 20, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 20, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 19, 2007
By Chicagotalks
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

March 15, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 14, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 14, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 14, 2007
By Barbara Iverson

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

March 10, 2007
By Barbara Iverson

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

March 8, 2007
By Barbara Iverson

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

March 7, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 6, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 5, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 2, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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

March 1, 2007
By Chicagotalks

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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