Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin warned that delays by the county board in reconsidering a decision to ignore ICE detainers are putting dangerous criminals back on the street.
Neighborhood News
Activists Protest School Closings
Hundreds of protesters called on the Chicago Public School to stop closing neighborhood schools in a rally at Lake View High School this afternoon. Following speeches about school closings, the protesters marched into Old Ravenswood to the home of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The protest advanced on Emanuel’s home silently, with many protesters wearing...
Simeon Wins CPS Hoops Title
Simeon star Jabari Parker had one of the best seats in the house during Friday’s Public League basketball championship game last night at Chicago State. Parker was on the bench for most of the first half after picking up two quick fouls in the title game against Curie (24-2). Simeon overcame the foul situation...
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Time!
Today the students lunch-room of Alexander Graham Bell School was a beehive of Girl Scout activity. The school has 150 students involved in Scouts from the youngest kindergartner, Daisy to upper grade Juniors. These 6 troops managed to sell 900 cases or 10,572 boxes of every assortment of sweet munch-ables. Barbara Hinch the Troop Leader...
North Park Security Says Students Safe Despite Gang Violence
Students are safe in their day-to-day activities and parents should not worry about their kids, the North Park University Director of Campus Security told Medill News Service. The statement comes in the wake of release of a report of gang activity by the 17th Police District and shootings last year on the edge of...
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