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Columbia faculty firing sparks student protest

Columbia College of Chicago students are preparing to protest the firing of a professor who used derogatory words in class this semester. The students say they were used to prove a point, not to cause harm.

almost 3 years ago | Peter Sachs

Education protest planned for weekend White Sox game

Hundreds of children and parents, let by the state Sen. James Meeks, D-Calumet, protested at the first game of the Cubs playoffs raise awareness to the lack of money to improve city schools.

3 years ago | Madeleine Kuhns

School boycotters say message was delivered

As CPS held its first day of classes, about 1,000 students boycotted to protest education funding. They attempted to register in the suburban New Trier district, which is better funded.

3 years ago | Paul D. Bowker and Rose Kasinecz

Forty years after DNC violence, hippies rule Grant Park again

The only thing yesterday's re-enactment of the 1968 Democratic National Convention protests lacked was tear gas and police violence. Instead, officers on bicycle paid little attention to the 200 people assembled for Reenact '68, even though organizers lacked a permit for the event.

3 years ago | Martin Miller

Thousands march for immigration reform

The event kicked off at Union Park on the West Side, and culminated in a rally at Federal Plaza in the Loop.

over 3 years ago | Jack Newell

Antigone: A powerful protest play

Loyola University production of "Burial at Thebes" revives a classic

over 3 years ago | Antony Adolf

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