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Economic circumstances weigh on cultural events in Chicago
Residents and visitors alike will enjoy live music in Chicago’s parks and sample the city’s culinary prowess at local food festivals this summer, but a tight budget might thwart the continuity of ...
City to implement new overseas tourism markets
Reclaiming Chicago’s Water: Officials plan water treatment plant improvements
Built around a river that was once solely a means of industrial development and transportation, the city is taking steps to improve the quality of its waterways as officials hope to make ...
South Side organization teaches youth media skills
As mainstream media cast a negative light on underprivileged neighborhoods, a Chicago organization seeks to empower local youths by giving them a voice and highlighting positive contributions to their communities.
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City, partners work to sell foreclosed houses in Humboldt Park
Vacant buildings and empty lots dot the landscape of Chicago neighborhoods hit hard by the 2010 foreclosure crisis, but the city and its partners are collaborating to assist present and potential homeowners ...
CTA to renew Loop rail
Rail passengers may have access to a smoother, more dependable ride on Chicago Transit Authority trains in the Loop following a construction project that will begin later this spring.
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Public-private partnership to fight hunger in Illinois
An initiative is in place to address an ongoing problem that impacts approximately 2 million people in Illinois: hunger and lack of access to healthy food.
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Developing culture for neighborhood vitality
While efforts to revitalize under-resourced neighborhoods can take the form of large-scale projects to stimulate the economy, some developers choose to take a more community-driven approach by encouraging cultural growth.
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Chicago public high schools teach technology skills for future employment
In an effort to prepare students for the modern workforce, some city schools are rethinking their curriculum to provide high school graduates with the skills needed to land jobs.
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Chicago’s leading thinkers discuss ideas for the future of the city
An Internet connection is essential to many Chicagoans for day-to-day life, but even the country’s third largest city suffers from a substantial shortage of this basic amenity.
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Two Chicago nonprofit organizations receive prestigious award
Groups from across the globe recently earned accolades for their efforts to address some of the world’s most pressing problems, two of which are Chicago-based.
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Chicago named nation’s most corrupt city
Mayor Emanuel proposes statewide gun-registration bill
A proposed statewide bill, if enacted, would change the amount of information police are provided with as they deal with gun-related crime investigations.
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Chicago and Code for America team up to improve the city’s service request system
A plan is in the works for an upgrade of Chicago’s information service center to improve the way residents and city officials communicate.
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Starbucks under fire from activists get no love on V-Day
Chicago receives federal grant for HIV testing, mental health services
Chicago has received a federal grant that will be used to enhance the city’s mental health services and establish a more comprehensive HIV care network.
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