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Online petition to stop school closings, charter expansion

Community advocate Valerie Leonard is urging residents to sign the petition for it to appear on President Barack Obama’s “We the People” website.

The Rev. Reginald Bachus of Friendship Baptist Church replaced former executive director Amara Enyia.

Recycled trees will be accepted from Jan. 5-18 at 23 different drop-off locations in the city.

C. Dwayne West calls on Chicago’s mayor and police superintendent for more youth and community-leader investment to help prevent neighborhood crime.

Marking one year since his death, Lewis’ fiance reflects on the fallen officer’s legacy.

State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges the governor to establish a commission to create a plan to address poverty.

In a recent Chicago Sun-Times data analysis, reporters found that more beat cops have retired than the city has replaced.

The dinner and program starts at 2 p.m. Jan. 1. African attire is preferred.

Work out for free at any of the Chicago Park District’s gyms, fitness classes and lap swim Jan. 7-13.

One gunman and a getaway driver were charged with first-degree murder, but police are still searching for a second gunman and another suspect.