Community
Meet the creator and cast of the Interrupters
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As part of its Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, Christ the King Jesuit College Prep will screen the Interrupters with a presentation from the cast and creator Monday at 12:30 p.m.
Opinion
Poverty, violence contribute to Chicago’s education gap
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Chicago Teachers Union Vice President Jesse Sharkey highlights nationwide programs that address poverty and violence while engaging students and parents.
Community
State Rep. Ford’s annual family health challenge
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The event is Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Percy Julian Middle School in Oak Park.
Community
Community calls on West Side Walmart to support Obama’s gun control initiative
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Residents and community groups will meet at 11 a.m. Saturday in front of the West Side Walmart, 4650 W. North Ave.
Opinion
Now is the time for an Illinois Education Facilities Planning Board
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Valerie Leonard says the state should create a planning board to regulate the development and expansion of schools in Illinois.
Opinion
A call for more lifesaving trauma centers
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The Rev. Paul Jakes of the New Tabernacle of Faith Baptist Church is holding a march in front of City Hall Jan. 21 demanding more trauma centers in Chicago communities.
Community
State of the 29th Ward address Wednesday night
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The Jan. 16 ward meeting is at 7 p.m. at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.
News
Five years later, Austin teenager Yasmin Acree remains missing
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The prayer vigil will be held at 11 a.m. Jan. 15 at the home of Yasmin’s family, 4842 W. Congress Pkwy.
News
New businesses opening up on West Side
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A Bethel New Life training program is providing funding and education to 30 entrepreneurs on Chicago’s West Side.
News
Rep. Ford’s bank fraud case moves to fact-finding phase
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The West Side representative’s attorney said after his court appearance on Friday, the discovery provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office looks “favorable.”