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Illinois State Board of Education says PARCC test will be shorter, easier to...
(Flickr/RyanMcGilchrist) The new Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam will return next year with a shorter, simpler format to improve the testing process for...
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Hundreds of Illinois Immigrants Protest Statewide Budget Cuts
(Flickr/Justin Valas) As the State of Illinois begins a new fiscal year without a state budget and funding for vital community services, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights and...
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CTA expands service for Taste of Chicago, Crosstown Classic, Gold Cup Finals
(Flickr/Matthew Hine) The Chicago Transit Authority is a convenient and affordable transit option for those traveling to events downtown this week, including the 2015 Taste of Chicago at Grant Park,...
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Mayor Emanuel announces 311 enhancements to boost services for veterans
(Flickr/KateGardiner) Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced the City has enhanced its 311 intake assessment and training process to better identify military veterans and active duty service members, so they...
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CrEATefest: Hands-On Arts and Food Truck Fest to benefit local organization
Changing Worlds, a local nonprofit organization is hosting CrEATefest, a hands-on arts and food truck festival on Sunday, August 9, 2015. This family-friendly event will join art enthusiasts, foodies...
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City Council approves ordinance supporting investigation of Herbalife
Pictured is Maria Elena Jonas, Executive Director of HACES, joined community leaders today to support a City of Chicago resolution asking Attorney General Madigan to conclude her investigation of...
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Midnight Circus in the Parks citywide tour kicks off this weekend, runs...
The internationally-renowned Midnight Circus is back for the annual Midnight Circus in the Parks citywide tour, kicking off this weekend in Grand Crossing Park and running for eight consecutive...
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B&L Automotive Repairs, Inc. is a family owned and operated, high volume, collision center, located on the Northwest side of Chicago. B&L Automotive Repairs, Inc. is a leader in the collision...
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New smart thermostat initiative to bring savings to Northern Illinois
(Flickr/Designmilk) People across Northern Illinois are now eligible for rebates on smart thermostats that can cut the cost of the devices in half, making the convenience and increased control of...
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Bridgeport’s Got Beef competition
The Best Italian Beef Sandwich in Chicago will be decided Saturday, Nov. 14, (3-5:30 p.m.)in WLPN 105.5 Lumpen Radio’s first-ever “Bridgeport’s Got Beef” competition, featuring a “beef battle”...
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Munger: Legislation clears way for swift payment processing
(Flickr/Jasperdo) Legislation passed by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor will allow Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger to swiftly process payments for local governments, 911...
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CTA Ashland and Western Express Routes to Begin Dec. 21st
CTA Reinstates Express Service on Two of CTA’s Busiest Routes (Flickr/John W. Iwanski) The CTA reminds customers that new Ashland and Western Express route service will begin on Monday, December 21,...
View ArticleFiesta de Los Reyes and toy giveaway in Brighton Park
WHO: Ald. George Cardenas (12), Ald. Raymond Lopez (15), Southwest Side families WHAT: Ald. Cardenas and Ald. Lopez will honor the time-honored Latino community tradition of the Fiesta de Los Reyes by...
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Shen Yun Show
After playing to sold out houses in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Houston, London, Berlin, Paris and Taiwan, Shen Yun Performing Arts will return to Chicago with all new 2016...
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Tales of the Journey
What: Tales of the Journey CD Release Party When: Saturday, Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Where: Citlalin Gallery, 2005 S. Blue Island Ave. FREE.
View ArticleACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning Series Presents: Lead in Our Community
What: ACCESS Center for Discovery and Learning Series Presents: Lead in Our Community After learning about the water crisis in Flint, MI, residents were scrambling to get information on lead, and what...
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Early Voting and Registration at Board of Election Commissioners Office (69...
The Gate/Sonya Eldridge Early Voting and registration services are underway at 69 W. Washington St. through Oct. 9. This site is open Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays from 10...
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New Economic Development Program Launches on the South and West Sides of Chicago
Retail Thrive Zones Initiative Will Create Jobs and Revitalize Commercial Corridors on South, Southwest, and West Sides through Targeted Support and Investments Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced new...
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Quinto Imperio releases new album: “Crónica Inmigrante”
Photo Courtesy: Quinto Imperio Chicago-based Cumbia Fusion band, Quinto Imperio tells stories of hope and resistance in their new album, Crónica Inmigrante. Quinto Imperio uses a blend of vivid latin...
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Story-Collecting Storefront in Back of the Yards
Vintage Hudson parked outside 47th Street storefronts in Back of the Yards (Photo: The Gate/Mariah Owens) CHICAGO, IL – “Chicago is a city where Mexicans are everywhere, we’ve been here and...
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