The Shriver Center on Poverty Law in Chicago is shutting its doors after years of financial struggles, the advocacy organization announced Tuesday. The Shriver Center, which has spent more than 50 years advocating for economic, health care and racial justice, plans to close at the end of this year, it said in an email announcement. The organization has been running at a … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Shriver Center on Poverty Law closing at the end of the year
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Analyst gives D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai fantasy managers a kick in the teeth
Fantasy managers who are navigating the Chicago Bears' running back committee of D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai don't want to hear this. … [Read more...] about Analyst gives D’Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai fantasy managers a kick in the teeth
Babette “Babs” Rosenthal, former Lake Bluff Village clerk and active community member is remembered
Family and friends are remembering the resiliency and leadership of Babette “Babs” Rosenthal, who overcame tremendous tragedy yet persevered to raise four children while becoming an active and respected member of the Lake Bluff community. Rosenthal, 84, died Nov. 19th of ovarian cancer. “Her life was really good. It was not always easy, obviously, but she lived a very good … [Read more...] about Babette “Babs” Rosenthal, former Lake Bluff Village clerk and active community member is remembered
Daywatch: Chicago officials ease capacity limit for Christkindlmarket
Good morning, Chicago. After pushback from organizers and vendors, city officials have decided to let up — to a degree — on the contentious capacity limit at Daley Plaza’s 29th annual Christkindlmarket, a development organizers say is a step in the right direction but still not sustainable for the beloved holiday tradition. The city yesterday agreed to increase the event’s … [Read more...] about Daywatch: Chicago officials ease capacity limit for Christkindlmarket
Neuqua Valley’s Lorraine Wieshuber beats the odds. Playing after reconstructive surgeries is ‘astonishing.’
Neuqua Valley’s Lorraine Wieshuber grew nearly a foot from the start of fifth grade to the end of sixth grade. That massive growth spurt made her the tallest girl in her class, a boost for someone who aspired to play college basketball. But it also nearly derailed that dream. “I was born with a really narrow groove in my kneecap,” Wieshuber said. “The growth spurt caused my … [Read more...] about Neuqua Valley’s Lorraine Wieshuber beats the odds. Playing after reconstructive surgeries is ‘astonishing.’