The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) is a Chicago-centric “creative think-and-do tank” that works on issues including climate, energy , water , transportation and  community development  for Chicago and its environs. It was founded in 1978, and is a leader in promoting urban sustainability or “the more effective use of existing resources and community assets to improve...
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SPRINGFIELD–As Illinois legislators look to save money wherever they can, educators and families of bilingual students with disabilities worry that they’ll fall by the wayside. Statewide, there are about 184,000 students designated as English Language Learners. Of those, almost 25,000 students also qualify for special education services. “In the early 1990′s and into the...
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SPRINGFIELD – This will be the last year students in Illinois enjoy a short day on the first and last day of the school year, if a state senator gets his way. State Sen. David Luechtefeld (R- Okawville) is hoping to pass SB 2850, which mandates that the first and last day of school...
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Chicago had escaped harsh weather for the most part, but it looks like that might be coming to an end.
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Our reporter, Caitlin Baxa, tracks the buzz from social media about the school protests. On Thursday, February 16, the Chicago Teachers Union released “The Schools Chicago’s Students Deserve”, a report with recommendations on how to improve student academic performance and strengthen neighborhood schools. This program was recorded by Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV)....
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Between now and February 29, people who sign up for a joint  Chicago Card Plus I-GO card for use on the CTA and in I-GO Car Sharing vehicles will receive $50 in transit credit and a heavily discounted I-GO membership. The Chicago Card Plus I-GO card is the only one of its kind in the nation,...
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In a digital age, over one billion people have turned to social media, either in the form of Facebook or Twitter. In the 46th ward, residents have turned to Uptown’s Facebook page in order to form their own unofficial neighborhood watch. Currently 1,581 Facebook users “like” the page and are utilizing it to share...
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Ernie Runyon, a farmer outside Pekin, is one of many residents in Illinois who’s been a target for copper thieves. Last summer, robbers looking to make some quick cash stole the copper wiring from 13 of his 31 land irrigators. One of the irrigators was robbed in three separate instances. Runyon had to pay...
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On Feb. 13, Ald. Rick Munoz of the 22nd Ward introduced the Free Speech and Protection of the Press ordinance at city council. It prohibits police from blocking access to social media and cell phone networks during the G8 and NATO summits in May.  He is putting his ideas, and suggestions from voters and constituents...
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Chicagotalks has written about the Read/Write library, most recently about its move to a new location. Now everyone has a chance to see the digs and to showcase their literary work. This is a DIY library, where the readers and writers who care to get involved curate the collection. The aim to collect a...
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