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Student group tackles City Colleges budget

Public Action for Change Today is deciphering the City Colleges of Chicago's budget as part of a summer leadership program. They might eventually recommend that the district give students more of a voice.

4 months ago | Peter Sachs

New dorm with room for 1,200 students moves forward

But the Loop project has raised concerns on the part of some area residents, and one alderman is threatening to hold it up until a university signs on to lease the privately-developed dorm.

5 months ago | Peter Sachs

Students downtown climb 25 percent in last five years

Loop businesses are looking for ways to capitalize on a surging population of college students attending classes downtown, including many who live nearby and shop for groceries and clothes.

5 months ago | Peter Sachs

U of C grad student gives one “hell” of a tour

Paul Durica gives free, well-attended and quirky tours of some of the South Side's most notable historical spots. He's focused on the Leopold and Loeb murder, as well as the Columbian Exposition.

6 months ago | Tasneem Nomanbhai

Feds say City Colleges debit card program complies with law

The U.S. Department of Education reviewed a City Colleges program that lets students get financial aid loan refunds loaded onto a debit card that carries fees for withdrawals. The program meets all federal requirements.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

Roosevelt: Has athletics, needs gym

Roosevelt University is restarting its athletics program from scratch, with baseball, tennis and cross-country on the way. The school is also looking for a place for some of its new teams to play.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

City Colleges rethinks debit card program

One official wants to find a way to get rid of the costly fees students can accrue using the cards, which provide a fast way for students to get their tuition loan refunds.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

Harold Washington looks to assessment efforts after self-review

The college conducted the review last year, leading up to its recent accreditation. A 250-page report produced by faculty and staff provides details on all aspects of the school.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

Poll: Chicagoans want more transparency, less Olympics

Local labor leaders and community organizers descended on city hall yesterday to criticize the city for failing to focus on the needs of the working class.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Election fraud included wedding list, former Teamster says at trial

Union ballots ended up at the homes and offices of friends, family and people who didn't know a thing about the Teamsters election -- all part of the scheme to steal the election, prosecutors allege.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

City Colleges wants racial discrimination suit dismissed

But the attorneys for former employee Ramona Shaw say there are many unanswered questions, and the case should move toward trial after attempts at settling failed.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

Chicago joins nationwide tax protests

A rowdy crowd at Daley Plaza protests everything from taxes to bailouts to war, as Chicago joins nationwide demonstrations on the day that Americans file their tax returns.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Mental health providers frustrated with state billing system

While Chicago's mental health centers have had their own billing problems, providers across the state are expressing frustration with the state's billing system. They say it arbitrarily rejects data, among other problems.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Community addresses barriers surrounding Latino homelessness

Latino community leaders and social service workers gathered yesterday to discuss how to encourage more homeless Latinos to seek help when they need it

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

Former Teamsters president takes stand in fraud trial

A star witness in the trial of three former Teamsters Local 743 members took the stand and admitted his role in rigging a union election.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

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Mar 24, 12:00 AM

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36th American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium

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NEIGHBORHOOD News

Public Action for Change Today is deciphering the City Colleges of Chicago's budget as part of a summer leadership program. They might eventually recommend that the district give students more of a voice.

4 months ago | Peter Sachs

But the Loop project has raised concerns on the part of some area residents, and one alderman is threatening to hold it up until a university signs on to lease the privately-developed dorm.

5 months ago | Peter Sachs

Loop businesses are looking for ways to capitalize on a surging population of college students attending classes downtown, including many who live nearby and shop for groceries and clothes.

5 months ago | Peter Sachs

Paul Durica gives free, well-attended and quirky tours of some of the South Side's most notable historical spots. He's focused on the Leopold and Loeb murder, as well as the Columbian Exposition.

6 months ago | Tasneem Nomanbhai

The U.S. Department of Education reviewed a City Colleges program that lets students get financial aid loan refunds loaded onto a debit card that carries fees for withdrawals. The program meets all federal requirements.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

Roosevelt University is restarting its athletics program from scratch, with baseball, tennis and cross-country on the way. The school is also looking for a place for some of its new teams to play.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

One official wants to find a way to get rid of the costly fees students can accrue using the cards, which provide a fast way for students to get their tuition loan refunds.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

The college conducted the review last year, leading up to its recent accreditation. A 250-page report produced by faculty and staff provides details on all aspects of the school.

6 months ago | Peter Sachs

Local labor leaders and community organizers descended on city hall yesterday to criticize the city for failing to focus on the needs of the working class.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

Union ballots ended up at the homes and offices of friends, family and people who didn't know a thing about the Teamsters election -- all part of the scheme to steal the election, prosecutors allege.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

But the attorneys for former employee Ramona Shaw say there are many unanswered questions, and the case should move toward trial after attempts at settling failed.

7 months ago | Peter Sachs

A rowdy crowd at Daley Plaza protests everything from taxes to bailouts to war, as Chicago joins nationwide demonstrations on the day that Americans file their tax returns.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

While Chicago's mental health centers have had their own billing problems, providers across the state are expressing frustration with the state's billing system. They say it arbitrarily rejects data, among other problems.

7 months ago | Alex Parker

Latino community leaders and social service workers gathered yesterday to discuss how to encourage more homeless Latinos to seek help when they need it

7 months ago | Megan Cottrell

A star witness in the trial of three former Teamsters Local 743 members took the stand and admitted his role in rigging a union election.

7 months ago | Fernando Diaz

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Mar 24, 12:00 AM

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