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Humboldt Park

Park District offers Eco-Camps for kids

The camps aim to connect kids with nature and will include nature walks, kayaking and fishing.

over 2 years ago | Samantha Liss

Workers demonstrate at West Side metal plant

Workers at Fillip Metal Cabinet Co. say the company is closing, and they may not receive severance pay. Their union may pursue a complaint with federal labor regulators.

over 2 years ago | Fernando Diaz

Humbolt Park voters turn out strong and steady

Humbolt Park voters patiently wait their turn to vote, hoping that the rest of the nation catches Democratic fever.

almost 3 years ago | Ian Fullerton

Soup kitchens, pantries brace for busy season

Tough economic times are likely to strain budgets at social-service organizations that provide food and shelter.

almost 3 years ago | Ian Fullerton

Fundraiser to aid anti-obesity program

Parents and other adults attend a fund-raiser for Organic School Project, which teaches children to enjoy healthy foods and life style.

3 years ago | Lucy McGilchrist

Court to weigh in on city schools' deseg efforts

A federal court hearing could decide the future of the Chicago public schools' 28-year integration efforts. Community members say the schools have a long way to go and are preparing formal objections.

3 years ago | Megan Cottrell

Board of Ed to vote on $5.1 billion budget

The CPS budget calls for spending $100 million in reserve funds to avoid tax increases. The district will dedicate $18 million for a high school transformation program.

3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

College program reaches out to low-income adults

The Odyssey Program, run by the Illinois Humanities Council, focuses on literature, philosophy, critical writing and thinking. For Chicagoans like Everlidys Cabrera, it's the only chance for a college degree.

3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

Warehouse upstages plans for new high school in Austin

Proponents of a state-of-the-art college prep school for Austin have their plans pinned to a 30-acre site occupied by a former candy factory. The city, however, approves other plans for the property.

3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar

Firefighters rescue man, dog

Emergency crews were called to a fire in a four-story apartment building in the 1600 block of North Humboldt Avenue around 6:45 a.m. One resident suffered smoke inhalation.

over 3 years ago | Shannon McGee

Humboldt Park students explore Puerto Rico's past

A Newberry Library exhibit examines Puerto Rican history through the eyes of conquistadors, explorers,industrialists, and imperialists. The exhibit was curated by high school students.

over 3 years ago | Ben Broeren

Housing agency struggles to speed up residents' return

An amendment to the rules for returning to rehabbed public housing units will allow the agency and developers to skip residents who don't respond to offers of a new home.

over 3 years ago | Claire Bushey

Teachers describe crumbling schools

At a capital expenditures hearing, CPS was urged to fix holes in walls and lead-paint problems at Humboldt Elementary. The hearing was the first of six this month.

over 3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker

Humboldt Park residents ready for their close-up

Residents of a neighborhood long plagued by gang violence are looking forward to a more positive portrayal in an upcoming film centered on Puerto Rican family life.

over 3 years ago | Kwame Shorter

Woman seriously injured in Humboldt Park blaze

It's unclear how much damage the flames did to the building, and whether the home had working smoke detectors, the Fire Department says. The fire's cause is under investigation.

over 3 years ago | Andrew Dunn

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