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by Ashlee Rezin
6:22pm
Fri May 10

Women Speak Out On CPS School Closings & Immigration Reform As Mother's Day Weekend Begins (VIDEO)

Politics

Including the voice of women, and particularly mothers, in pending issues across the city, state, and country is increasingly important, according to several organizations which saw the start of Mother’s Day weekend as an opportunity to advocate for their causes.

Quick Hit
by Ashlee Rezin
3:51pm
Thu May 2
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Job Assistance For Veterans And Long-Term Unemployed Comes To Chicago

Upon returning home last year from serving two years in the U.S. Army, Asma Njesada said her greatest challenge was finding a job.

“I couldn’t understand what was wrong with me,” said the 25 year-old Dallas resident.

After being unemployed for more than six months, Njesada turned to Platform to Employment (P2E) for help.

P2E provides veterans and the long-term unemployed with job training and placement. The initiative launched a nationwide pilot program this year, and started accepting applications in Chicago last month. 

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by Ellyn Fortino
10:58am
Fri Apr 26

Ald. Graham, Austin Community Make Final Push To Save May And Armstrong Schools

Ald. Deborah Graham (29th) said she was upset to see three of her neighborhood schools "pitted" against each other at a Chicago Public Schools' hearing last night regarding the possible closure of May and Armstrong elementary schools.

Under CPS' proposal, students at the two Austin schools would fold into Leland Elementary, which would take over May's current building in the fall.

“Tonight was the first time I really witnessed this process pitting schools against each other,” Graham said. "It is disheartening, and it puts each of the schools in an awkward situation. How can we create the comradery that we need to have a successful school? I think that’s in real jeopardy." Read more »

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by Ellyn Fortino
4:37pm
Thu Apr 25
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Labor To Stand In Solidarity With Immigration Reform Advocates On May Day (VIDEO)

Labor

Chicago community, faith and labor allies said they stand in solidarity with immigrant rights advocates and will make a push for comprehensive immigration reform at the upcoming May Day workers' march and celebration in the city.