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Community health fair Saturday at Loretto Hospital

By AustinTalks | April 22, 2016

There will be free screenings and the chance to sign up for insurance at the event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Bill to protect social network passwords awaits Gov. Quinn’s approval

By Ellyn Fortino | June 5, 2012

The measure, which passed the Illinois General Assembly, would ban employers from requesting the information to gain access to personal details about current or potential employees.

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Web-based apps simplify access to government data

By Ellyn Fortino | April 5, 2012

Designed by members of the Meetup group, Open Government Chicago, the apps help citizens with tasks such as seeing if potholes have been reported and locating their child’s CPS tier.

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West Siders invited to be artists for the day

By AustinTalks | October 14, 2011

EveryBlock is sponsoring the event, which will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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