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Saving the newspaper industry
New bill could help struggling publications, allow for nonprofit status
The writing has been on the wall for some time now for Chicago's newspapers.
But the city's newspaper industry seems to be nearing collapse, with its two major daily newspapers bankrupt, and many ...
Citizens still debating gun rights
Increase in gun-related deaths reignites Chicago gun law debates
On May 6, a 15-year-old Crane High School student became the 36th Chicago Public Schools student to be killed by violence this year. The increasing number of Chicago Public Schools students ...
Scoop in the Loop
Keeping the Loop alive
As everyone knows very well by now, this year has been a rocky one in terms of the economy. I have to say that I'm actually glad I'm not graduating this year ...
VIDEO: Vice President Joe Biden delivers keynote address at the Richard J. Daley Urban Forum.
Fifth annual Daley Urban Forum focuses on global economic recovery.
Thirty international leaders along with Mayor Richard M. Daley and Vice President ...
Chicago blue over confirmed swine flu
Number of confirmed swine flu cases increases, health care officials take action
City and state officials have banded together and are taking all necessary precautions by keeping up with the latest information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to combat the ...
Biden discusses citywide education
Vice President Joe Biden discussed future education plans for the nation during his speech at the fifth annual Richard J. Daley Urban Forum, an international meeting that provides opportunities for people from ...
Scoop in the Loop
Obama not immediate fix for urban issues
President Barack Obama recently completed his closely watched and highly anticipated first 100 days in office, but despite high approval ratings from Americans around the country, some local community organizers have given ...
Off the Blotter
Fraudulent charges
According to police reports, a 51-year-old woman was walking to Metra, the Van Buren station, 400 S. Michigan Ave., and noticed her wallet was missing. The woman later contacted her credit ...
In Other News
NBA: ‘Where amazing happens’
The Chicago Bulls pushed the first-round playoff series back to Boston for game seven after a triple-overtime thriller, winning 128 to 127, on April 30 at the United Center. ...
Group recognizes endangered landmarks
Historic buildings face threat of demolition due to poor conditions, Olympics
The city of Chicago has an abundance of historical buildings, and some are reportedly in danger of being demolished because of deterioration, lack of maintenance and insufficient funds.
Every year, Landmarks Illinois, the ...
Olympic agreement passed
Affordable housing for South Side, minority-owned businesses to benefit
It’s unknown if Chicago will host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, but that didn’t deter City Council from passing an ordinance intended to ensure the communities that could be affected by the ...
VIDEO: Youth United for Darfur Rally
Student activist unite in Federal Plaza to raise awareness of the crisis in Darfur.
Groups of young activists rallied at Federal Plaza, 50 W. ...
In Other News …
Quinn: reduce emissions
As part of the state’s Earth Day celebration, Gov. Pat Quinn signed an executive order on April 22 that requires state government agencies to reduce 40 percent of their solid ...
‘One Tree Makes a Difference’ this Arbor Week
School kids discover importance of trees in ribbon writing project
Chicago school children in all 50 wards were bound together by a unique ribbon project that honored trees on Arbor Day, April 24.
More than 2,000 fourth graders wrote passages on ...
Scoop in the Loop
If you are ever bored on the second or fourth Wednesday of the month, fear not—there is always Chicago’s City Council to keep you entertained.
On April 22, I had the pleasure of ...