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Mental health centers appear to be closing, despite mayoral reprieve

Four mental health centers were given a reprieve by Mayor Daley Tuesday, but computers and office equipment were being moved from clinics today, and staffers say they are not seeing patients.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Loyola prof accused in sex harassment complaints resigns

Ceramics professor Brian Fiorentino resigned at the end of March after allegations surfaced. Loyola officials say they can't discuss specifics, but generally "will not tolerate sexual harassment."

over 2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Mayor's office says clinics will stay open while talks continue

Mayor Daley's office says four mental health centers will remain open while negotiations between the city and advocates continue. Rumors remain about the ultimate fate of the centers.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Shoddy punctuation helped bust Teamsters

Three former Teamsters Local 743 officials are on trial, accused of scheming to steal a union election. Federal prosecutors say the three altered union membership records to send ballots to their allies.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Our voices are ignored, public housing residents complain

Residents say their voices get drowned out at public housing meetings. The issue came to a head at a meeting yesterday, when one public housing resident refused to keep quiet.

over 2 years ago | Megan Cottrell