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I Am Adam Lanza’s Mother

Date: 
12/24/2012

From the Editor: Reports on the tragedy in the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, were heart wrenching. Everyone with and without kids was numbed, unable to imagine how anyone could get through such an ordeal.

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Stump Connolly turns to the Democrats starting this week

Date: 
09/04/2012

Stump Connolly finished his coverage of the Republican National Convention 2012 in Tampa, FL, with his report on Paul Ryan's speech  "If You Want To Be A Badger" and the final night of speeches in "When the Wind-Up Is Better Than the Pitch."

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Ann Romney Falls Flat

By: 
Stump Connolly
Date: 
08/29/2012

Note: This is Stumps 3rd report from Republican Convention 2012 in Tampa, FL.

Just as the clouds lifted and sunlight finally broke through onto the Republican convention, Ann Romney appeared on stage –– like a dandelion in the crack of a sidewalk.

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We are governed as if we live in a kingdom

By: 
Jim Drew
Date: 
01/27/2012

"Chicago is a city of neighborhoods" is one of the phrases that captures the essence of the city. One does not need to live in the city very long to understand and appreciate what it means. The real vibrant areas of Chicago are in vastly different neighborhoods such as Wicker Park, Pilsen and Bronzeville. Nearly every area has its own culture, own traditions and brings a special uniqueness that only Chicago can offer.

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City and Ward challenges: Proco "Joe" Moreno, 1st Ward Alderman

By: 
Guest Editor
Date: 
02/15/2011

Three of the major issues that I see facing the City and impacting our Ward are Education, Safety and Jobs.

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Position on 2011 race: Walter Burnett, 27th Ward Alderman

By: 
Guest Editor
Date: 
02/14/2011

The city will be facing several major issues, including how to fund the pensions, how to manage the deficit, and how to deliver basic services every taxpayer deserves and expects. As a result the impact of these problems services in every ward will be effected. Everyone is looking to come up with some type of innovative solution.

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1st Ward Alderman Manny Flores

By: 
Guest Editor
Date: 
12/10/2009

Technology can be a wonderful tool. Over the last decade, advances in communication technology have enabled us to send messages across enormous distances instantly, stay informed on the latest breaking news, post our thoughts on personal blogs and share pictures and videos with friends and family all over the world.  Websites like MySpace, Twitter and Facebook have led to the development of online communities that can exchange information at any time of day, regardless of physical location.  As long as you have a computer and Internet access, you can remain constantly connected.

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