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Families question support after loved ones’ killings
When Donna Howard’s 18-year-old son was shot to death more than a year and a half ago, she didn’t know where to turn for support. “We were exhausted, crying and speaking on Facebook,” says Howard. Her son Delvonta Porter was killed Oct. 24, 2011, in the South Shore neighborhood, just blocks from home. Howard found […]
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People who frequently walk down 57th Street in Hyde Park are accustomed to the smells coming from Medici: bread toasting in the oven and freshly brewed coffee. With an eclectic menu ranging from soups to pizza and burgers, the longstanding Medici is the smell of home for some residents. “I’ve been coming here for 41 […]
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In a season full of religious holidays, Cubs fans flock to Wrigleyville for a sacred celebration of their own– Opening Day. A new season brings hope and excitement to the north side of Chicago. Social media is buzzing on Opening Day. Read Tina Spentzos’ buzz report. “We are very excited for this season, that’s partly […]
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With gas prices soaring, proposed legislation to increase Illinois’ gas tax has the social media buzzing.
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Hundreds of protesters gather at Chicago Public School Headquarters Wednesday in opposition to proposed school closures and turnarounds.
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