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Apr 29, 2021

Little Village Gentrification Process Risks Community Legacy

By Margarita Torres and Marci Ponce “Full of potential, vibrant, rich with culture” were the words used to describe the community of Little Village by Yesenia Barrera, 27, an ESL teacher at a not-for-profit organization who has lived in Little Village her whole life. Little Village is also known as…

Little Village

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Little Village Gentrification Process Risks Community Legacy
Little Village Gentrification Process Risks Community Legacy
Little Village

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Apr 28, 2021

How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Restaurant Industry

By Gaby Rios and Margarita Torres — The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry and has been a game-changer for food health inspectors here in Chicago. When the pandemic started, many began focusing on the effect of mandated shutdowns on restaurants: in-person dining closures and employee layoffs. According to the National Restaurant Association, more…

Restaurant

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How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Restaurant Industry
How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Restaurant Industry
Restaurant

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Mar 11, 2021

COVID-19 Illinois Statistics

The pandemic has impacted people all over the world; however, this graphic depicts various visual statistics regarding COVID-19 in Illinois from Dec. 15, 2020, to March 9, 2021. The data focuses on several datasets including Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccines, etc. COVID-19 Illinois Statistics Edit descriptionvenngage.net Illinois Demographics Illinois is a Midwest state with a population of 12,741,080, as of 2021.

Covid-19

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COVID-19 Illinois Statistics
COVID-19 Illinois Statistics
Covid-19

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Mar 6, 2021

Collection of Chicago Mural Locations

Chicago is a city full of diversity. Its residents and architecture bring an expression of culture all over the city. Furthermore, the architecture is elevated with its display of artwork. Murals, in particular, are plastered all over the city’s walls. …

Chicago

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Chicago

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Mar 1, 2021

Chicago Cubs Wrigley Field Attendance Over Two Decades (2000–2020)

Weeghman Park was the original name given to what we now know as Wrigley Field, which got its new name in the late 20s, home of the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs team was founded in the 1870s but did not gain popularity until the 1900s. In fact, the…

Chicago Cubs

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Chicago Cubs

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Feb 12, 2021

Chicago’s Pride Parade Attendance Increased Throughout the Years (1985–2014)

The LGBTQ+ community has been a close-knit community; however, the community struggled for years, and still do, to be accepted in society. Being able to have pride in themselves for being who they are is important; the pride parade’s significance is more profound than what meets the eye. Above…

LGBTQ

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LGBTQ

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Jan 22, 2021

Analysis: America’s Most Searched Streaming Services and George Floyd Search Sparks Movement

YouTube Dominates Streaming Services in Google Search 2020 was a bizarre year for many Americans. On March 1st, America was mandated to a stay at home order for at least a month. …

YouTube

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Analysis: America’s Most Searched Streaming Services and George Floyd Search Sparks Movement
Analysis: America’s Most Searched Streaming Services and George Floyd Search Sparks Movement
YouTube

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Jan 13, 2021

Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants

Pension reform arises conflict due to its hinderance for future college students’ MAP grant eligibility. Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org By Bob Smith Gov. Pat Quinn visited DePaul University’s Loop campus on Wednesday to discuss how pension reform is…

Quinn

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Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants
Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants
Quinn

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Margarita Torres

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UIC junior majoring in communications with a passion for the media.

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