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From Crain’s Chicago Business — September 21, 2018 I am a mom. Every day I sit on the same street corner in Englewood. I do it to make sure that the neighborhood kids get not only a hot meal, but a childhood—one complete with running, jumping, and playing. One without any concern of getting shot. …
From WBEZ — September 18, 2018 The Trump administration announced this week a proposal to further limit the number of refugees allowed to enter the U.S. Starting this upcoming fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, only 30,000 refugees will be admitted into the U.S. The announcement is another blow to resettlement agencies, including groups in …
From Nature — September 4, 2018 In the middle of the day on 11 April 2014, a hooded gunman ambushed Gakirah Barnes on the streets of Chicago’s South Side. A volley of bullets struck her in the chest, jaw and neck. The 17-year-old died in a hospital bed two hours later. To many, her death …
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