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    May 20, 2013 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  1. 52% of low-income, minority CTA riders paying more

    As South Side and south suburban <b>Chicago Transit Authority</b> riders figure out the best way to get to work and other activities Monday without <b>Red Line Dan Ryan service</b>, a new analysis shows that the CTA's fare increases for one-day and seven-day passes have hit minority and low-income customers hardest.
    As South Side and south suburban Chicago Transit Authority riders figure out the best way to get to work and other activities Monday without Red Line Dan Ryan service, a new analysis shows that the CTA's fare increases for one-day and seven-day passes...

    Tags: Railway Transportation, Personal Income, Poverty, Minority Groups, Michigan Avenue

    2. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. Quilting bee members meet to socialize, contribute to causes

    An ice storm is slowing morning commuters, but there's no stopping the 10 members of the Sewing Circle who convene at a Geneva church for their quilting bee.
    An ice storm is slowing morning commuters, but there's no stopping the 10 members of the Sewing Circle who convene at a Geneva church for their quilting bee. "When I was out of town, I missed them," said Joanne Wagner. "When I'm in town, I'm here...

    Tags: Customs and Tradition, Grayslake, Religion and Belief, Social Issues, Arts and Culture

    3. Mar 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Sword used during sex assault, River Forest police say

    A River Forest woman called 911 after being physically and sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance with a sword, River Forest police announced Friday.
    Tribune reporter
    A River Forest woman called 911 after being physically and sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance with a sword, River Forest police announced Friday. According to a press release, a 43-year-old woman called police early Thursday and reported that...

    Tags: River Forest, Sex Crimes, Abusive Behavior, Trials

    4. Mar 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. Alma Mater to miss 2013 Illinois graduation

    Restoration work on the University of Illinois' Alma Mater sculpture is taking longer than expected, and the landmark statue won't be back on campus until the 2014 academic year.
    Restoration work on the University of Illinois' Alma Mater sculpture is taking longer than expected, and the landmark statue won't be back on campus until the 2014 academic year. According to a story on the university web site, the 5-ton work by...

    Tags: Arts, Renovation, Arts and Culture, Sculpture

    5. Feb 18, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. West Cook County news briefs: Feb. 18

    News briefs from Oak Park, La Grange and Forest Park. Oak Park Nominations sought to honor health leaders Oak Park's Department of Public Health is seeking nominations for people who made "exceptional contributions" to improving the health of...

    Tags: La Grange, Health, Oak Park, Cook County Government

    6. Feb 6, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. State grant to support streetscaping on Madison

    Forest Park and River Forest have received a $1.34 million state grant to extend streetscaping on Madison Street west about 3 1/2 blocks from Desplaines Avenue to Van Buren Street.
    Forest Park and River Forest have received a $1.34 million state grant to extend streetscaping on Madison Street west about 3 1/2 blocks from Desplaines Avenue to Van Buren Street. Administrators from both villages say they hope to copy the success...

    Tags: River Forest, Economic Policy, Agriculture

    7. Jan 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  7. Man fatally shot at gas station on West Side

    A Forest Park man was shot at a gas station near the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side this morning, officials said.
    Tribune reporter
    A Forest Park man was shot at a gas station near the Eisenhower Expressway on the West Side this morning, officials said. The shooting occurred around 4:30 a.m. after the victim,  Gregory Bady, 28, got into an argument with another person at the gas...

    Tags: Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Shootings

    8. Jul 21, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  8. Man apparently electrocuted on Blue Line third rail

    A West Side man was apparently electrocuted this evening in Forest Park when he made contact with the electrified third rail in a CTA train yard.
    A West Side man was apparently electrocuted this evening in Forest Park when he made contact with the electrified third rail in a CTA train yard. Ray Lynch, 66, of the 3500 block of West Van Buren Street, was found on the electrified rail in the 700...

    Tags: Des Plaines, Chicago Transit Authority

    9. Jun 28, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. TribLocal guide to suburban farmers markets

    If you're looking to add the freshest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses and flowers to your dinner table, look no further than in your own backyard. Don't see a farmers market near your town listed below?
    Tribune reporter
    If you're looking to add the freshest fruits, vegetables, baked goods, cheeses and flowers to your dinner table, look no further than in your own backyard. Don't see a farmers market near your town listed below? Check out the Illinois Department of...

    Tags: Metra, La Grange, Geneva (Kane, Illinois), Homer Glen, Arlington Heights

    10. Aug 26, 2011 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Illinois Medicaid's managed care effort stumbles

    It can take years for people with cerebral palsy, autism, schizophrenia or Down syndrome to find trusted physicians to oversee their health. Now, families and advocates say, those medical relationships are being threatened as Illinois rolls out a new program of HMO-style care for people with serious disabilities.
    It can take years for people with cerebral palsy, autism, schizophrenia or Down syndrome to find trusted physicians to oversee their health. Now, families and advocates say, those medical relationships are being threatened as Illinois rolls out a new...

    Tags: Health, Amerigroup Corp., Spina Bifida, Brookfield (Cook, Illinois), Aetna Inc.

    11. Jan 7, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Two held after cops search for armed man on West Side

    The Chicago Transit Authority shut off power between the Pulaski Road and Forest Park Blue Line stops as police searched for an armed man on the West Side tonight, authorities said.
    Tribune reporter
    The Chicago Transit Authority shut off power between the Pulaski Road and Forest Park Blue Line stops as police searched for an armed man on the West Side tonight, authorities said. Two people were arrested but it's unclear if a weapon was recovered,...

    Tags: Chicago, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Transit Authority

    12. Feb 6, 2012 |Story| WGN-AM

  12. Mardi Gras Auction Dinner Dance

    Come out to the Mardi Gras Auction Dinner Dance February 18, 2012 from 6-11 pm at School Hall.
    Staff reporter
    Come out to the Mardi Gras Auction Dinner Dance February 18, 2012 from 6-11 pm at School Hall. Live entertainment provided by West End Jazz band Followed by DJ music Great Auction items Raffle baskets Food catered by Shanahans in Forest Park. This is an...

    Tags: Mardi Gras, Berwyn, Auction Service

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