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Adam Toledo, 13, shot and killed by Chicago police

April 16, 2021 By Illinois Latino Agenda

Blame lies with a system built to vilify young people of color and exploit all working and poor people.

Chicago activists back a new ordinance for serious police reform

March 24, 2021 By Earchiel Johnson

Coalition cites growing support for an elected police practices oversight board in the city.

Trailblazing former Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis dies at 68

February 19, 2021 By PAI

She was a trailblazer in the teachers-community combination. Lewis wasn’t afraid to speak truth to power. The union leader mobilized the city to support kids, adding massive parent backing to her union’s 35,000-plus members.

Some children to return to Chicago classrooms next week

February 12, 2021 By Mark Gruenberg And Roberta Wood

By a 2 to 1 vote, Chicago Teachers Union members approve a re-opening plan.

Chicago’s HotHouse presents the Havana Jazz Festival, 5 nights of sizzling music

January 14, 2021 By Special to People’s World

Their five-night online program features both Chicago legends and Cuban superstars in a two-hour presentation of all new material created for this exclusive event.