Cancer survivors lose out in remap

02/01/2012

Every single member of every minority group in this city has been playing the race card for years. Sometimes it is played effectively, other times not. The race card was played again in the remap process.
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Working together to improve the South Loop

02/01/2012

I was pleased to speak recently with 2nd Ward Ald. Bob Fioretti and am glad to hear he remains committed to improving the infrastructure of the South Loop. Because our wards are so close to one another, Bob and I have had the opportunity to work together since 2007 on many of these projects.
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Crane decision prejudiced

Letter to the editor

12/14/2011

In the Dec. 7 article "Fight for Crane begins" by Ben Meyerson, CPS' Chief Education Officer Noemi Donoso stated: "The overall culture and climate is something we look at all of these schools, and unfortunately, I think the data shows that there are very low expectations for students at Crane..."
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Come pray for World AIDS day

Letter to the editor

11/30/2011

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for our City and Church to pause and remember those who live with, and have died of AIDS. It is also a time to be thankful for the many healthcare providers, community organizations, research entities, and the dynamic pharmaceutical research programs that are providing new drugs therapies to combat the disease.
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Speed enforcement cameras will make Chicago streets safer

Letter to the editor

10/26/2011

As pedestrian and cyclist safety advocates, the Active Transportation Alliance supports state legislation that would allow the city of Chicago to use cameras to enforce speed limits in safety zones around schools and parks. This initiative is a way to make our streets safer, particularly for vulnerable road users like pedestrians and bicyclists who do not have the protection of an air bag, seat belt or steel frame.
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Faith in Mercy Hospital

Letter to the editor

10/12/2011

As a long time South Loop resident and the healthcare consultant quoted in last week’s article on Mercy Hospital’s plans to merge with Trinity Health [ed. note: now two weeks ago, entitled “Mercy might merge” published Sept. 28], I would like to add the following, which did not appear in the article: Should I call 911 with symptoms of a stroke or heart attack, the Fire Department EMS will take me to Mercy Hospital.
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New bike lanes a boon for Chicago

Letter to the editor

10/05/2011

A week ago this past Sunday, I participated in Alderman Danny Solis' second annual Bike the 25th Ward ride. The event was great - hot chocolate and a leisurely 5-mile bike ride starting and ending at Harrison Park and passing through Pilsen, Chinatown and Little Italy.
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Cheer marathon runners this weekend in Chicago

Letter to the editor

10/05/2011

The Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9 is among the world's premiere running races. Its 45,000 entrants, from 100 countries, deserve all the support we can get out there to give them. It is possibly the only international sporting event in which ardent, inexperienced athletes can participate, and compete, in the same setting as do the world famous, elite racers.
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Grant Park facelift's price tag hilarious

Letter to the editor

08/10/2011

LOL! $30 million is not enough to cover renovation of the field house also? Good lord.
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Goodbye, Goose Island

Letter to the editor

08/10/2011

Loved you, Goose Island when were on a first name, neighborly basis of 312, but somehow 212 doesn’t have the same cache.
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