Supporters of candidates running for several political offices in the February primaries used dozens of boarded-up homes and businesses on the South Side to display their political signs.
Carlos Hernandez Gomez, an unforgettable reporter
To remember Carlos Hernandez Gomez is to smile.
Carlos was one of those people who brought you joy just by walking through the door. You knew that he'd make you laugh. It might be funny, witty or outrageous, but Carlos was sure to say something that would bring a smile to your face.
Remembering Carlos Hernandez Gomez
To remember Carlos Hernandez Gomez is to smile.
Carlos was one of those people who brought you joy just by walking through the door. You knew that he'd make you laugh. It might be funny, witty or outrageous, but Carlos was sure to say something that would bring a smile to your face.
Feds finally investigate safety issues at Uptown nursing home
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Federal investigators have joined the fray over a troubled Uptown nursing home, according to a recent Chicago Tribune report.
Rev. Jeremiah Wright vs. Rev. Steven Anderson: Did we give too much attention to Wright or too little to ... what's his name?
You may be asking, who's Rev. Steven Anderson?
Why are taxpayers supporting high salaries for a company that's losing money?
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Was it racism? 2009
The staff at The Chicago Reporter sat down and picked what we thought were some of the most bizarre happenings involving race this year. Much of what we chose involved President Barack Obama. So we decided to expand our thinking and include "head-scratching" moments both here in Chicago and from across the nation. We whittled the list to our top 10 and here they are.
Do you feed your kids chicken with bones and salmonella?
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Fewer black people incarcerated
