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61 Legislators Violated the Legislative Scholarship Program, and Everyone’s Pointing Fingers
Sixty-one members of the Illinois General Assembly broke the law over the course of six years by awarding free tuition to the state’s public universities to 121 college students who didn’t live in the right legislative district. The state lawmakers – several of whom serve in leadership positions – violated the law they had passed […]
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Citizens Gather for Watchdog Training Session Hosted by BGA
July 29, 2010 Comments Off on Citizens Gather for Watchdog Training Session Hosted by BGA
A news report from Lorraine Swanson, Lake Effect News There’s a stiff sea breeze blowing across the Land of Lincoln from an auditorium at Loyola University off the shore of Lake Michigan on a day when former-Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s balls suddenly receded up into his underpants. About a hundred, average, everyday folks from across the […]
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The University of Illinois’ Latina/Latino Alumni Association (LLAA) today announced its special guests speakers for their upcoming “Success in Government” networking event. The free event will be held at V-live/Fuego on July 29, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All Chicagoland professionals are invited for an evening of networking, appetizers and cocktails. Our guest […]
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Sometimes we hear about interesting events just as they are about to happen. There isn’t time to do much reporting on these events, but we like to get the word out about them. We are always looking for quality low-cost or free events. We encourage you to send us a voice report (call it in […]
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Free Speech “Trials” Continue for Arts Activist
July 28, 2010 Comments Off on Free Speech “Trials” Continue for Arts Activist
Update on this story: Chris Drew will be back in court at 26th and California, room 602 on Friday at 10 a.m. Drew will be printing and giving away art patches that afternoon at Chicago Critical Mass from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Picasso Plaza, on the West Side of the building in the shade. […]
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Microbusinesses Survive, Thrive in Touch Economy
July 27, 2010 Comments Off on Microbusinesses Survive, Thrive in Touch Economy
A report from Maureen Kelleher, Chicago’s New Communities Program While national economic headlines feature job losses and stock market shakeups, NCP neighborhood economics rely heavily on the smallest businesses – microbusinesses employing no more than five people. Surprising numbers of these tiny enterprises are fighting the economic tide to survive and even thrive amidst recession. Take Vixen […]
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One South Side Church Offers More than Just Worship
July 26, 2010 Comments Off on One South Side Church Offers More than Just Worship
There’s a place where sinners go to confess their sins; a sanctuary of sorts for those seeking guidance or forgiveness, and once they’re done they expect absolution. Nevertheless, not all confessions are worthy of such forgiveness. Churches can be the landscape for many events, they provide a setting for anxious couples on their wedding day, […]