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Photo by Mark Mullis On January 1 a new law takes effect which will make non-bomb-related threats of destruction or violence by students against schools, students or personnel a Class 4 felony reports WBBM. These acts which are currently classified as misdemeanors could now be considered felony obstruction of... continue reading on Chicagoist

Photo by rjseg1 A new study led by a UIC researcher - performed in conjunction with the University of Michigan - shows that "racial residential segregation in the Chicago area may be perpetuated by a lack of knowledge of communities across racial lines." In 2005, researchers surveyed more than... continue reading on Chicagoist

We never intend to be all gloom and doom but when we have to be, we try to provide a little tonic for the soul to bring things back into balance. Take for example, a video of a frolicking baby otter to save you from being a complete pessimist after... continue reading on Chicagoist

Last month, the City Council passed an ordinance that requires anti-abortion activists to stay at least 50 feet from clinics and medical facilities that perform abortions, and 8 feet from anyone entering the clinics. In the 8 foot protective "bubble zone" anyone passing out materials, displaying signs, protesting or... continue reading on Chicagoist

Garden pumpkin by liz_noise In 2000, the University of Chicago granted area residents access to a two-acre plot of land on 61st and Dorchester to develop a community garden. Over nearly ten years time, the garden has taken on a life of its own under the loving care of... continue reading on Chicagoist