Homeless man robbed at 'home'

03/21/2012

A 32-year-old homeless man reported he was robbed at 12:30 p.m., March 13, in the 300 block of West Lower Wacker Drive. The man, who gave his address as the 300 block of Lower Wacker Drive, told police he was at “home” when a silver four-door Acura pulled up and a man got out and asked for a dollar. When the victim refused to provide the dollar, the man pulled out a handgun and demanded his money and jewelry.
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South Loop resident honored by AIDS Foundation

Doctor focuses on preventing AIDS in teens

03/21/2012

Over the years, South Loop resident Dr. Lisa Henry-Reid has won national recognition for her work as HIV and AIDS researcher, community leader and a champion in the ongoing fight against the diseases.
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Looking through the glass

Solstice Stained Glass brings new light to an old art form

03/21/2012

At the first glance, the art of making stained glass windows may seem like something that belongs in another era. But Emily Carlson, owner of the Near West Side-based Solstice Stained Glass, will tell you that even today, the demand is very much there. Stained glass is more common throughout Chicago than most people would think.
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Rescues of the Week

03/21/2012

Dee is a beautiful 2-year-old Manchester Terrier. This affectionate girl has been looking for a loving new home since January, after someone found her wandering the cold Chicago streets as a stray. She is currently about 20 lbs., in excellent health, and ready to start her new life!
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Patricia Van Pelt Watkins ousts Annazette Collins in 5th

Mayoral also-ran credits ‘crack' comment for getting enough recognition to win senate seat

03/21/2012

A year and a half ago, there weren’t many people who knew who Patricia Van Pelt Watkins was. When she decided to get into the race to replace Mayor Richard M. Daley, she was an also-ran, an afterthought.
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Mitchell edges out win in 26th District race

At 25, candidate will be youngest member of general assembly

03/21/2012

Christian Mitchell stood at arm’s length from his former boss, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, as a circle of friends and campaign supporters closed in around the pair, eager for a victory speech. Mitchell’s election night party, held at a hot dog joint in the city’s Grand Boulevard neighborhood, was going on its fourth hour.
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State rep charged with bribery wins primary by landslide

One week after being arrested, Derrick Smith cruises to victory

03/21/2012

Exactly a week after being arrested on charges of accepting a bribe, state Rep. Derrick Smith (10th) kept his hold on the seat, defeating a challenger who had switched parties to run against him. But there are murmurs that Smith may drop out of the race.
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Christian Mitchell edges out win in 26th District race

At 25, candidate will be youngest member of Illinois general assembly

03/21/2012

Christian Mitchell stood at arm’s length from his former boss, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, as a circle of friends and campaign supporters closed in around the pair, eager for a victory speech. Mitchell’s election night party, held at a hot dog joint in the city’s Grand Boulevard neighborhood, was going on its fourth hour.
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Man robs Citibank branch in the Loop

03/14/2012

A man who said he had a gun and threatened to “shoot up the place,” robbed Citibank, 69 W. Washington St., at around 2:30 p.m. on March 12, making off with about $1,500.
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Long view at South Loop still a bit hazy

CPS has few specifics on gifted class cuts at the neighborhood school

03/14/2012

Parents at South Loop Elementary want details on the looming phase-out of the school’s regional gifted program, but so far the school district is short on hard answers.
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