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Bank of America accused of racial discrimination
Chicago, Milwaukee and Indianapolis joined seven other cities Oct. 23 in filing a complaint against Bank of America, claiming the company is guilty of racial discrimination in how it maintains its foreclosed ...
Winter looming for Chicago’s homeless
Chicago’s homeless population will soon face extreme temperatures and exposure to the elements, causing shelters citywide to increase services and open their doors to larger crowds.
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Minority voters could impact 2012 election
Senate investigation finds anti-terrorism hubs fail to protect privacy
The federal government’s funding of fusion centers—hubs for law enforcement agencies to investigate suspected terrorism activity—is under scrutiny after a two-year investigation led by the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.
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Justice sought for wrongfully convicted
Although police are expected to maintain civilian safety, there are often unreported cases of police torture, according to Joey Mogul, an attorney for the People’s Law Office. He asserted during an Oct. ...
Toxic pollution plagues Village of DePue for 17 years
Seventeen years have passed since the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ordered two major corporations to clean up 950 acres of toxic pollution in the Village of DePue, yet thousands of tons of ...
Illinois man indicted on domestic terrorism charges
A 19-year-old man from Hillside, Ill., charged with purchasing a car bomb from an undercover FBI agent, was indicted by a grand jury Sept. 20 on domestic terrorism charges.
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Teachers strike displaces students
Occupy Chicago denounces 2012 presidential candidates
With election season in full swing, attacks against both major political parties are abounding. While many are typically critical of either Democrats or Republicans, a recent Occupy Chicago protest brought together a ...
CTA restructures routes as part of de-crowding initiative
In an effort to accommodate growing ridership, the Chicago Transit Authority plans to restructure its bus and rail services as part of a de-crowding initiative.
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Protesters march to oppose NATO, several arrested
Several months of planning came to fruition on May 20 as thousands of protesters gathered and marched in opposition of the NATO Summit.
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Farmers market coming to Prairie District
As summer approaches, Chicago will host numerous farmers markets. Some locations are staples of the outdoor market scene, while others, such as the Wheeler Mansion Market, will debut this year.
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Out of the shadows of corruption
Illinois Campaign for Political Reform discusses ways to move past state's corrupt image
With reputations for being corrupt, government officials in Chicago and Illinois are under scrutiny, especially in light of the recent Rod Blagojevich trial and prison sentence. In an effort to combat this ...
National Equal Pay Day prompts women to seek higher wages
While issues of gender equality may seem like a thing of the past, a group of women’s rights activists asserted otherwise at a nationwide rally, calling for equal pay for men
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Rallying against mayor’s plan to close mental health facilities
As budgetary concerns prompt the city to cut back on public services, a coalition of mental health activists are condemning Mayor Rahm Emanuel for his proposal to close six of the city’s ...
Activists rally in support of Gov. Quinn’s proposal to close Tamms Correctional Center
Because it uses solitary confinement as a means of punishment, the Tamms Correctional Center in Tamms, Ill., has been a controversial topic since its opening in 1998. Now, a proposal from Gov. ...
