Archive for December, 2013

Why Are Colleges Getting So Expensive?

Posted on: December 5th, 2013

The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson shares his thoughts in the latest installment of Economics in Plain English.



A night on the streets with Labre

Posted on: December 4th, 2013

Loyola’s homeless ministry serves up food—and friendship.



Remembering Our Lady Of The Angels, 55 Years Later

Posted on: December 4th, 2013

December 1st was the anniversary of a tragic fire at a Catholic school in Humboldt Park.



United Church of Rogers Park hosts ‘community feast’

Posted on: December 4th, 2013

Every Sunday for the last 30 years, the United Church of Rogers Park has made sure that Chicagoans have had a place to go for a hot meal — and the Thursday of Thanksgiving was no different.



Syrians beyond the reach of humanitarian aid

Posted on: December 4th, 2013

Hundreds of thousands of Syrians still do not have access to international aid, and winter is rapidly approaching.



Police Ticket Shoppers Caught Illegally Parking in Spots for the Disabled

Posted on: December 4th, 2013

NBC Chicago reports on efforts to ensure availability of reserved parking spots for people with physical disabilities.