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A group that advises the city on public housing policy has elected new resident leaders. Some say the new group will take a tougher line when advocating for residents.
6 months ago | Megan Cottrell
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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.
7 months ago | Megan Cottrell
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With the economy in tatters, participants at the forum also wanted to know about census jobs that will be available as the country rolls out the massive effort to count everyone who lives in the United States.
8 months ago | Lori Hendricks
Years of violence and poor conditions created a negative association for the Ida B. Wells public housing complex. Now a community group is trying to create a positive memorial to the community and the racial justice leader.
8 months ago | Megan Cottrell
The Bronzeville YMCA has historic roots. It was set up at a time when blacks were segregated from larger society and became an oasis for people and children wanting to play and swim
8 months ago | Nicole Hernandez and Lindsey Reiser
9 months ago | Administrator
9 months ago | Administrator
Chicago residents finally got a glimpse of the city's Olympics bid, which organizers say will not cost tax payers a dime. However, it does provide for a contigency plan that uses some public funding.
9 months ago | Kartikay Mehrotra
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