Chicago
NewsGuild president Bernie Lunzer to keynote People’s World awards gala
November 27, 2018On Sunday, December 2, the Illinois Friends of People's World will hold a fundraising gala featuring Bernie Lunzer, President of the NewsGuild CWA.
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Voters oust corrupt, racist Cook County judge
November 13, 2018Matthew Coghlan's ouster marks the first time in 28 years that citizens in Cook County have voted a judge off the bench.
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Chicago homeless coalition pushes new tax on properties selling over $1m
November 8, 2018Seen as a key decision-maker on the proposal's future, Alderman Ed Burke is the lead partner in a law firm whose specialty is helping clients with property tax appeals.
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Chicago Women’s March centers intersectionality, pushes for midterm turnout
October 16, 2018There was a strategic effort to garner a more youthful crowd this year with focus on the task: March to the Polls.
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Murder conviction of Chicago cop a turning point in the fight for justice
October 10, 2018The struggle will continue - but while the battle for justice remains, McDonald’s family can finally mourn their son in peace.
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