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Unidentified Woman Found Beaten to Death in Little Village
May 14, 2011 | by Chicago Tribune | State News
An unidentified Asian Women between 50 and 60 years old was found just before midnight on Wednesday in Little Village. She was beaten to death and her body was found near the railroad tracks continue reading »
Logan Square Farmers’ Market Faces Opposition From Alder. Colon
May 3, 2011 | by Chicagoist | State News
Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, like many others, has long had farmers markets up and down its streets, but politics nearly prevented them from continuing, as Alderman Rey Colon tried to have the permits take away. continue reading »
Chicago Catholics Prepare for Pope John Paul II’s Beatification
April 30, 2011 | by Chicago Sun Times | State News
As Catholics all across the world anticipate the beatification of Pope John Paul II, some Chicagoans are making plans to celebrate in their own way. continue reading »
Chicago Organization’s Annual 5K Helps Handicapped Move Past Obstacles May 1st
April 29, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Wheeling resident Reveca Torres damaged her spinal cord during a family trip to Mexico in 1994. “Becky,” as she’s called by family and friends, 13 years old at the time, was physically paralyzed and went to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to learn how to carry on with everyday life in a wheelchair. continue reading »
Man, 25, Shot and Killed in Humboldt Park
April 28, 2011 | by Red Eye Chicago | State News
Wednesday afternoon, a man was killed in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood in what police believe was a gang-related shooting. continue reading »
The 11th Annual Chicago Día de los Niños Celebrating Young Americans Parade
April 14, 2011 | by Chicago Dia del Los Niños | State News
Children’s Day is a Latin American tradition that celebrates the hopes we have for our children and the important role they play in shaping our future. continue reading »
CDC Reports on Chicago Obesity and Inactivity Rates
April 4, 2011 | by Chicago Tribune | State News
A recently released national report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that surveyed inactivity and obesity rates on a county-by-county basis reinforces what doctors have long been saying. The inactive need to be more active. continue reading »
Help LVEJO! Change Lives with Just 1 Click
March 30, 2011 | by Youth Noise and LVEJO | State News
100,000 clicks = $500 for Little Village Environmental Justice Organization. Little Village Environmental Justice Organization (LVEJO,) also known as La Organización de Justicia Ambiental de La Villita, continue reading »
Chicago Streets Scene of Mayhem with Street Shootings Resulting in Bus Crash, 11 Injured
March 30, 2011 | by Wire Update | Latino Daily News
The crime ridden neighborhood of Englewood that is not easily shocked was taken back by the bold actions of two gunmen strolled the streets and opened fire at another vehicle causing a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) bus to crash, injuring 11 people. continue reading »
Baxter Helps Launch Health Science Career Academy to Prepare Latinos For Healthcare Careers
March 8, 2011 | by Baxter | State News
Chicago's first charter health science career academy - the Instituto Health Sciences Career Academy (IHSCA) - broke ground on February 18, 2011 to build its new, state-of-the-art facility continue reading »
“Days of Our Lives: A Celebration in Photos” at Chicago Flower and Garden Show
March 2, 2011 | by HS News Staff | State News
Various cast members from NBC’s daytime drama “Days of our Lives” will embark on a fan-filled multi city book tour promoting the glossy photo companion book, Days of our Lives 45 Years: A Celebration in Photos, continue reading »
The Air We Breathe: The Chicago Clean Air Design Challenge
March 1, 2011 | by The Air We Breathe | State News
The Air We Breathe is a regional design contest to address issues of air quality in two of Chicago's most affected neighborhoods - Pilsen and Little Village. continue reading »
Humboldt Park Family: 3 Killed, Many Injured in Kentucky Car Accident
February 28, 2011 | by WGN News | State News
On its way home from a wedding in Florida, an SUV driving through Kentucky on its way home to Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, was struck by a truck, killing three of its passengers. continue reading »
Only One Week Left for Ice Skating at McCormick Place
February 23, 2011 | by Chicago Parent | State News
Hurry to McCormick Place for free skating before March 1st! continue reading »
Official List of Write In Candidates City Wide
February 22, 2011 | by Chicago Citizens Empowerment Group | State News
For the benefit of all Chicago Citizens, here is the official list of names of people, candidates, running for office as WRITE IN candidates. Many were forced off the ballot by the corruption that exist in Chicago, in the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners and with the current Aldermen. continue reading »
(Logan Square) Fire in Residential Building, 2 Without Homes
February 18, 2011 | by Chicago Tribune | State News
In Northwest Side Logan Square, a residential building caught on fire and has left two people without a home. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. According to the fire department spokesman Richard Rosado, continue reading »
Home Depot to hire 2,000 Seasonal Workers in Chicago Area
February 16, 2011 | by Chicago Breaking News | State News
Home Depot announced that they would be hiring 200 seasonal workers to cover the 60 stores in the Chicago land area. continue reading »
Free Rides for Seniors on Bus and Rail Coming to an End
February 15, 2011 | by Sun Times | State News
Blagojevich’s free ride for seniors is about to end as Gov Quinn is expected to sign legislation that would limit it to only those with low incomes. continue reading »
(Logan Square) Local Brewery Debut Pork Soda,
February 10, 2011 | by Huffington Post | State News
Some things are just acquired tastes, and joining the ranks of such products is Pork Soda. In Chicago, Goose Island Brewery and Logan Square's Longman & Eagle have come together to add a new beer "brewed with huge amounts of Cascade, Simcoe, and Citra hops." continue reading »
Study: Furlough Days Cause Shortfall in City Pension Funds
February 9, 2011 | by Chicago Tribune | State News
Chicago Public Pension Funds that are responsible for the retirement security of thousands of policeman, fireman, teachers and city employees, have been hit hard by the three-year-old furlough program. continue reading »
