Many north-side buildings have been repurposed, but most buildings in low-income south- and west-side communities remain empty.
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School closings: The latest blow to neighborhoods already reeling from disinvestment
What’s the cost of pulling the plug on public services in neighborhoods desperately in need of them?
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Blight, politics, and hope on the west side
The story behind a vacant building turned into public art
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Mayor Emanuel to solve foreclosure crisis! (Or maybe just do a little something to help a few people, which is cool too)
Every evening the mayor’s press office sends out an e-mail announcing the mayor’s public schedule for the following day. The description of each event usually promises a dramatic new development that you won’t want to miss—while actually saying nothing about what’s going to happen. Last night’s e-mail once again forecast something big for today: “Mayor […]