Honoring Harold

February 5th, 2008


“The history of the world is but the biography of great men.” Local journalist Salim Muwakkil takes this quote from Thomas Carlyle to set the tone of his latest book, “Harold! Photographs from the Harold Washington Years.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Empy Plates: What Does It Take to Feed Chicago’s Hungry

February 5th, 2008



Nationwide, food pantries are facing shortages. Reports from Vermont to Los Angeles cite low levels of supply and increased demand. Although holiday season food drives eased some of the strain, pantries continue to struggle feeding their hungry. Read the rest of this entry »

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