Submitted on 2/28/2007 Story by Lindsey Taylor Lindsey Taylor takes a look at the candidates for alderman in Chicago’s 2nd Ward, with special attention to issues facing students at Columbia College Chicago. Alderman Madeline Haithcock and Lawyer Bob Fioretti will face off in the April 17 runoff. Categories: Local Politics Public Videos & Slideshows Like […]
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Submitted on Tue, 02/27/2007 – 03:01. Story by Lourdes G. Vazquez Sacred Art, located at 2040 W. Roscoe St., celebrated its one-year anniversary with a grand reopening featuring an in-store jewelry making session and a trunk show demo. Owner Sarah Chazin was inspired to open Sacred Art after a dear friend of hers, Cheryl Weaver, […]
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Submitted on Mon, 02/26/2007 – 03:59. Story by Keri Lynch Kids Off The Block (KOB) is a 501(c)3 organization that provides positive alternatives to at-risk low income youth to deter them from gangs, drugs, truancy, violence, and the juvenile justice system. Founded in July of 2003 by Ms. Diane Latiker, KOB has become a viable […]
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Submitted on Fri, 02/23/2007 – 23:48. It’s not every day that legislators readily agree on new environmental legislation. But it happened with the Green Governments Illinois Act, a program that could save taxpayers money as public facilities embrace more sustainable practices. Senate Bill 46 was introduced by State Sen. Susan Garrett (D-Lake Forest) on Jan. […]
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Submitted on Fri, 02/23/2007 – 21:57. Story by Jessica Pearce It’s 19 days before the 2007 city elections, and Scott Waguespack is speaking to a room full of supporters. As he faces about 40 Roscoe Village residents at the Ravensview Tavern, he can see “Waguespack for Alderman” posters taped to almost every available surface. But […]
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Submitted on Fri, 02/23/2007 – 15:23. Story by Catherine Rigod Alderman Rey Colon, 45, imagines open spaces in his Near West Side ward where residents could jog, bike, roller blade or simply stroll. The alderman, seeking his second term in the 35th Ward, is working with the Chicagoland Bicycle Federation and the Logan Square Neighborhood […]
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Submitted n Thu, 02/22/2007 – 22:28. Story by Catherine Rigod Editor’s note: Rey Colón is the winner Ward 35 incumbent Rey Colon and former Alderman Vilma Colom will challenge each other in a runoff April 17 to win the right to represent the Westside ward for the next four years. Colon pulled in 46.4 percent […]
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