violence
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Slums of Vancouver a mere five blocks from the opening ceremony site
The front-page story of Friday's New York Times' sports section, was an article about Vancouver's poverty, drugs, and crime. In the article, writer Greg Bishop, describes the area between Hastings and Main street, located on the eastside of Vancouver, with residents smoking out of crack pipes and urinating in...
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Fenger students who sued Chicago Public Schools may transfer to Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park High School might provide a safe haven for Fenger High School students who sued Chicago Public Schools for the right to be allowed to transfer.According to an article on Chicago Breaking News, a plan was approved in court on Tuesday that would allow the ten Fenger students who...
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The pressures of Michael Scott
My day was saddened when I heard the news of the president of the Chicago School Board. Michael Scott is no longer with us and the speculation on his last moments are rampant. As a business person, mayoral confidant, and school board president, Michael Scott's life was complicated, to say...
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An apology from Elizabeth Lambert, college soccer's latest bully
Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy Check out other Chicago Now blog entries on Elizabeth Lambert: From horse-collaring to pony-tailing [Blogshakalaka] A series of violent outbreaks in a women's soccer game [Previously at Red Stars Confidential]...
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A series of violent outbreaks in a women's soccer game
I'm sure many of you have already heard about New Mexico's Elizabeth Lambert, but in the event that you haven't this video is certainly worth watching. A shirt tug here and there is to be expected in a competitive game of soccer, but what happens when it comes down to...
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American tragedy at Fort Hood
Fort Hood: Alan Henkl Photo/NBC I am saddened to hear of 12 dead and 31 wounded at Fort Hood. My condolences to the families. I will keep a close eye on this horrible occurrence. ...
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Wednesdays with Wendell: What happened to Ghostwriter???
Greetings Chicagoans! As you probably realize, I am not Kyra. My name is Wendell Tucker, and every Wednesday I will be invading this blog on my personal quest to save the world and increase my Twitter following (@theori). Together, we are going to not just complain about problems, but come...
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Here's what happened at the CTA meetings
On Tuesday, "Going Public" attended the last of the community meetings regarding the 2010 CTA budget. More information after the jump.The meeting, held at the South Shore Cultural Center, drew more than 100 residents, community activists and students.For about an hour-and-a-half, dozens of residents voiced their complaints about proposed fare...
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DePaul University student shot to death; community grieves
BY NICOLE HERNANDEZ The Sun-Times reports the DePaul University senior, Francisco Valencia, 21, of the 5100 block of West Strong Street, died from multiple gun shot wounds where a Halloween party was taking place in the 1700 block of North Rockwell Street on Sunday....
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Next Stop: In the K/Now, Former Governor
Thursday, the Chicago History Museum's panel discussion series "In the K/Now" examines the events behind the CNN story "Chicago's Deadly Streets". Journalist Laura Washington leads the discussion, comprised of Father Michael Pfleger, Tio Hardiman, Phillip Hampton, and Floyd Brown. More information here, reservations required. Former governor Jim Edgar comes...
