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By: Jarrod Horton Staff Writer Tonight Larry Yellen of Fox News Chicago will uncover the true story of Marlon Horton, who was gunned down by a Chicago Police officer and a security guard last year. The
Read more“250,000 dead in Somalia from starvation equals 10,000 dying a month, 300 or more dying a day on average.” by Thomas C. Mountain Article Reprint When award winning journalist Jeremy Scahill landed at Mogadishu’s International
Read moreGrassley blasts DHS for releasing immigrants with criminal records awaiting deportation. By Lauren Fox Article Reprint U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released 169 immigrants convicted of homicide-related crimes from detention facilities between October 2012 and
Read moreBy Becky Vevea Article Submission Having a school library with a full-time librarian is becoming something of a luxury in Chicago’s 600-plus public schools. Two years ago, Chicago Public School budgeted for 454 librarians. Last
Read moreStates can request another year to adjust to new tests before tying results to teacher evaluations. By Allie Bidwell Article Reprint Concerns about standardized testing, long a point of contention in public schools, from parents
Read moreRousing ovation for Teacher’s Union prez at LEADER’s Network event By: Michael Romain Article Reprint Chicago Teachers’ Union President Karen Lewis stoked more talk about a possible mayoral candidacy after receiving a rousing ovation from
Read moreReuters Article Reprint CAIRO— Egypt on Tuesday urged U.S. authorities to exercise restraint in dealing with racially charged demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri – echoing language Washington used to caution Egypt as it cracked down on
Read moreReuters Article Reprint The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has barred all American airlines from flying over Syria, saying the ongoing conflict poses a “serious potential threat.”
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