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Home » Maria Hadden

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Rogers Park neighbors debate a new men’s shelter

by Debbie-Marie Brown August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

Meanwhile, life goes on for houseless Touhy Park occupants.

Posted inNews & Politics

Mixed reviews

by Aaron Gettinger July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

LGBTQ+ Chicagoans discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s record.

Posted inNews

Deaths of Black trans women rock Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community

by Adam M. Rhodes March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

The deaths once again bring an epidemic of violence against the community close to home.

Posted inNews & Politics

Pride with a price tag

by Adam M. Rhodes June 28, 2021August 18, 2021

A double-digit entrance fee at a Rogers Park pride festival violated city rules—and left many in the queer community feeling exploited and excluded.

Posted inNews & Politics

Here’s what you need to know about participatory budgeting

by Grace Del Vecchio April 30, 2021August 18, 2021

“It sounded like the way I thought democracy was supposed to work.”

Posted inNews & Politics

‘What difference would that make?’

by Kiran Misra April 30, 2021August 18, 2021

A pilot program for participatory budgeting in Chicago Public Schools led to gender-neutral bathrooms, shower curtains in locker rooms, and students feeling empowered to influence change.

Posted inNews & Politics

How suburban influence defeated a resolution to condemn the Indian government

by Kiran Misra April 2, 2021August 18, 2021

The fiery opposition warned of “outside agitators,” but most were weighing in from outside the city themselves.

The New 400 Theater is one of many theaters offering private rentals to keep business going while still adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines.
Posted inFilm

How a theater survives a pandemic (or two)

by Nina Li Coomes March 25, 2021August 18, 2021

Rogers Park’s New 400 Theater pulled out all the stops to not only survive the past year but come out the other side even better.

Posted inNews & Politics

That lockout you witnessed? It didn’t happen.

by Maya Dukmasova September 17, 2020August 18, 2021

Ex-cops attempted to throw out a Rogers Park tenant at gunpoint. The police report tells a different story.

Posted inNews & Politics

Chicago won’t pay ‘hush money’ to prevent police misconduct records release—for now

by Maya Dukmasova July 21, 2020August 18, 2021

A City Council vote on Charles Green’s lawsuit settlement was postponed.

Posted inReader

[Livestream] Mobilize: ‘Power of our Pride’ discussion

by Chicago Reader October 10, 2019August 18, 2021

Presidential forum watch party event live from Sidetrack

Posted inNews & Politics

Just 15 seats hang in the balance

by Maya Dukmasova March 8, 2019August 18, 2021

Runoff season is here, and Chicago may further freshen up the City Council.

Posted inNews & Politics

Chicago’s election signals break from the past — in wards and at City Hall

by Mick Dumke March 4, 2019August 18, 2021

Change is in the air like never before.

Posted inNews & Politics

Hip-hop taught Andre Vasquez about community—and he wants to take those lessons to City Hall

by Leor Galil February 14, 2019August 18, 2021

In the 90s Andre Vasquez rapped as Prime and joined underground collective the Molemen. Now he’s a socialist candidate for 40th Ward alderman, hoping to unseat entrenched incumbent Patrick O’Connor.

Posted inNews & Politics

No more Joe Moore? The 49th Ward prepares to vote . . . or not

by Maya Dukmasova January 18, 2019August 18, 2021

In what could be the 28-year incumbent’s toughest race yet, a changing Rogers Park considers another option.

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