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CPS head Brizard looks towards new school year, challenges
After getting elected as Mayor of Chicago, Rahm Emanuel selected Jean Claude Brizard as the new CE.... |
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You’re not alone: Where to receive support in college
Getting ready for college can be an adventure; an experience that brings a sense of independence a.... |
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First year college student survival guide
Congratulations on your matriculation! You have made it to college, and while it’s likely many of.... |
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Inspiring Children of the Incarcerated
Margo Martin’s passion is helping the childre of incarcerated people. So she used her technology s.... |
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Pilsen photographer and his piece of Chicago history
First he brings out boxes. Dozens of them, each with hundreds of black and white photos. Next come.... |
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Craft beer with a Latin flair: An interview with Randy Mosher
Randy Mosher is a partner and creative director at 5 Rabbit Cerveceria and author of the popular h.... |
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Food stamp rolls churn away in Illinois
One in seven Americans is currently on food stamps. But from moment to moment, that one person mig.... |
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Illinois department’s low on minority business contracts
Shaking hands with officials from the Illinois Lottery, Bob Dale felt like a winner. No, he didn’t.... |
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Promoting healthy eating from the ground up in Little Village’s Hispanic community
Late on a rainy Wednesday morning, a half dozen of Catalina Martinez’ friends, neighbors and fello.... |
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America, the beautiful
A lot of genuinely scared Americans have been getting behind efforts of politicians to divide and .... |
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Youth turn lives around with work training and education programs
A few years ago, Steven Cortes left Curie High School without a diploma. Now, at age 20, he’s work.... |
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Community programs needed to fight obesity among Latinos
Pastel colored balloons and streamers decorate the basement ceiling of Amor de Dios United Methodi.... |
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Without a smoking gun
Illinois is one of only 11 states that automatically prosecutes 17-year olds as adults when it com.... |
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Future of Pilsen youth programs uncertain
Since the late 1990’s, 90.5FM WRTE Radio Arte, a part of the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA).... |
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Strength and beauty: Latina entrepreneurs help themselves and others
Tanya Diaz, a working mother of three and supportive wife, knew all the excuses for not exercising.... |
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