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West Side
Social worker helps CPS students shed light on school closings
Aura Brickler says students were angry when district officials decided to close their school, Medill Elementary. So she armed them — with audio recorders.
over 2 years ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
Leslie's Place aims to give women another chance
Since 1994, Leslie Brown has helped women just released from prison get their lives back on track by offering them counseling, spiritual coaching and most importantly, a place to call home.
over 2 years ago | Mia Boyd
Couture goes green at conservatory fashion show
A fashion show where every ensemble is freshly picked kicks off a year-long birthday celebration for Chicago's 100-year-old Garfield Park Conservatory.
over 3 years ago | Theresa Boehl
Committee okays ban on tiny plastic bags
Alderman Walter Burnette was concerned that the ordinance could end up punishing people who used the bags for legitimate purposes. Police say they plan to crack down on businesses that sell the bags.
over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
West Side to get first new Catholic school in decades
The city's zoning commission today cleared the way for construction of Christ the King Jesuit Preparatory School. Groundbreaking is scheduled for June.
over 3 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
Police seize $1 million worth of cocaine and marijuana
Guns, cash also recovered
almost 4 years ago | Geoff Wallin
Alzheimer's victim missing
Suffers from high blood pressure; has no medication
4 years ago | Geoff Wallin
For gay Latinos, prom can be a mixed bag
Radio Arte delivers "voice for the voiceless" at Noche de Arco Iris
over 4 years ago | Alex Parker
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