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Jesus “Chuy” Garcia talks politics at The Hideout
Mayoral hopeful Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia discusses his positions on crime, education and the pension crisis at First Tuesdays with Mick and Ben at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) A...
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New café brings authenticity, eclectic menu to Pilsen
Cafe Monsivais, 1637 W. 18th, is a modern and cozy new spot on 18th Street offering a diverse menu of French, Mediterranean and Mexican fare. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) A new café with an eclectic menu...
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Foulkes among candidates challenging Thompson for the 16th Ward
16th Ward Aldermanic candidates from left to right: Ald. Joann Thompson (16th), photo courtesy of the City of Chicago website; Ald. Toni Foulkes (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge); Jose A. Garcia,(The...
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State-funded day care in jeopardy
Children play at Vireva Nursery School and Kindergarten, a 24 hour day care center located at 1935 W. 51st Street. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) Working families across Illinois are at risk of losing...
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Mayoral candidates debate issues in a series of forums
PR correspondent Cheryl Corley asks Mayor Rahm Emanuel questions at the Chicago Women Take Action Alliance mayoral forum. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) Mayoral candidates are debating key issues in a...
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New affordable housing development coming to Pilsen
TRP CEO Raul Raymundo announces Casa Queretaro, a new affordable housing development slated for construction in Pilsen. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) A new affordable housing development is slated for...
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Four candidates challenge Cochran for the 20th Ward
Pictured clockwise: Ald. Willie B. Cochran. Photo courtesy of Ald. Willie B. Cochran;Aldermanic candidate Ernest Radcliffe Jr. Photo courtesy of Ernest Radcliffe Jr.; Aldermanic candidate Willie Ray...
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Mayoral contenders face off in televised debate
CBS 2 Chicago Mayoral Debate Tuesday Feb.10. Tensions ran high during the latest mayoral forum Tuesday Feb. 10 when Mayor Rahm Emanuel was put on the spot for neglecting city neighborhoods and Jesus...
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Area day care providers, families rally for solution to funding shortfall
Daycare center staff and families rallied in support of a solution for the child care fundingcrisis Tuesday, Feb. 17. Photo courtesy of Raekwon’s Scholastic Daycare Academy. Local day care centers...
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Voters to weigh in on fair elections ballot measure
(Flickr/ Vanessa Blaylock) On Feb. 24, voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on a ballot measure that could potentially reduce the influence of special interest donors and big money in future...
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Federal judge blocks executive order on immigration
(Flickr/vaXzine) A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked President Obama’s executive action on immigration late Monday, Feb. 16. In response to a lawsuit filed by 26 states, U.S. District Judge...
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Youth activists demand justice for torture survivors
Torture survivor Darrell Cannon speaks to the crowd of youth activists urging them to continue to fight for reparations. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) On the heels of Election Day, youth activists rallied...
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Emanuel, Garcia face off in first runoff debate
Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Screenshot taken from NBC5 Runoff Debate video. Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Commissioner Jesus “Chuy” Garcia went head-to-head in the first runoff debate aired on live...
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Rauner’s budget proposal threatens energy assistance programs, other social...
BPNC CEDA Supervisor Maribel Aguirre reviews LIHEAP application materials with client Manuel Macias. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) Services like energy assistance for low-income families, violence...
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Pilsen groups lead peace march on first day of spring
(The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) Members of the Pilsen Family Task Force will walk alongside The Resurrection Project (TRP) and local families in the name of peace today, at the Spring Safety Peace Walk and...
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Students become authors through literacy program
(Flickr/Sean Dreilinger) Hamline Elementary seventh graders will become published authors this year as a part of a program run by the award-winning literacy organization, Open Books. The...
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Activists continue call for action on police brutality
(The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) Activists and faith leaders gathered outside the mayor’s office Monday, April 6 to reaffirm their commitment to police accountability reform and an end to police brutality...
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Social service organizations shocked by sudden budget cuts
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle showed her support to demonstrators at the rally April 8. (The Gate/Sonya Eldridge) Chants of “we are essential” filled the air as hundreds of nonprofit...
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Homeowners refuse buyout for freight yard expansion in Englewood
Third generation homeowner Steven Rogers stands outside his Englewood home. Rogers is one of more than 20 homeowners who are refusing to sell their property to Norfolk Southern railroad for the...
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Richards students expand learning through service abroad
From left to right: Demareo Jones, 16, and Makai Collins, 17, spent spring break in Burkina Faso buildinga foundation for a new school in a rural village as part of a program run by Build On, an...
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