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That the mayor’s proposal, a modest tax that was in place for 40 years before it was eliminated under Rahm Emanuel, is framed as remotely radical or controversial is a sad sign of our times
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Demystifying MLK and a Movement in a West Side Church Still Shaking With History
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A Tale of Two Museums
The Haitian American Museum of Chicago marked its 13th birthday by hosting a fundraiser at the Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago and the experience was eye-opening
Aldermen Vote Against Mayor Johnson’s Proposal to Reimplement Daley-Era Corporate Head Tax
That the mayor’s proposal, a modest tax that was in place for 40 years before it was eliminated under Rahm Emanuel, is framed as remotely radical or controversial is a sad sign of our times
The Quiet Before
Demystifying MLK and a Movement in a West Side Church Still Shaking With History
Westside Health Authority Recognizes Pride Month And Juneteenth
Our Westside community depends on diversity to thrive