The Chicago Reporter is taking time to mull what President-Elect Barack Obama’s historic election means for the nation. Please share your experiences and thoughts with us. Missed your chance to submit? It’s not too late. You have until Dec. 15. > Read Article
Big Money, Few ResultsBy: Jeff Kelly LowensteinIllinois has spent millions to fight HIV and AIDS, but African Americans still struggle to receive needed treatment.
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A Cocktail For DisasterBy: Kelly VirellaHow mismanagement, slothful government and a tight state budget killed a pioneering AIDS fund for Illinois’ black communities.
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Pioneering AIDS Fund In JeopardyBy: Kelly Virella and Jeff Kelly LowensteinAdvocates scramble to recapture $3 million for pioneering AIDS fund before Nov. 21 veto deadline.
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The Power Of GivingBy: Alden K. LourySince 1999, the combined political contributions from energy companies Ameren, Commonwealth Edison, Dominion, Dynegy, Edison International, Exelon, Midwest Generation, and NRG Energy totaled more than $6 million. The highest amounts were donated to some of the companies' political action committees, but several lawmakers received at least $200,000.
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Jan 14CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: Chicago’s Top Ten Visionaries Contest.
Chicago – nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan, an anchor of the Midwest, and increasingly a vital link in the global community. But our success in the world depends on the people who live here. So who is leading the way? Who among us has a vision of Chicago’s future over the next 10, 20 … even 100 years?Jan 5