South Side Salon Specializes In Community-Based Healing
Residents of the South Side struggle to find access to self-care. The Haji Healing Salon offers new opportunities in the neighborhood.
Race, Class & Communities
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What One Nonprofit Is Doing To Keep Footwork Alive And Kicking In Chicago
Open the Circle is an organization aiming to uphold footwork dance in the Chicago communities where it originated.
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Chinatown Community On Coronavirus Scare: ‘It’s A Domino Effect’
Chinatown is usually bustling on weeknights and weekends. But lately, some restaurants are saying business is down as much as 50%.
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Chinatown Homicides Shake Up Tight-Knit Community
“There is a smaller degree of separation [in Chinatown],” said community activist Debbie Liu. “This feels like it could be anybody.”
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Signs Point To A Successful Census, Says Senior Official
“This is my fourth census. Never have I seen this level of engagement,” said Tim Olson, who leads field operations for the census bureau.
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Residents Demand Bilingual Staff At Pilsen Post Office
An alleged act of discrimination at the Pilsen post office has sparked demands for an investigation and more bilingual staff.
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Chicago Prize Finalist: ‘Now Is The Time: Advancing North Lawndale Together’
Reset sits down with one of the Chicago Prize finalists to hear about their proposal for bettering the lives of West Side residents.
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Discovering The Work Of Carl Cotton At The Field Museum
In honor of Black History Month, Reset takes a look into Carl Cotton — the first African American taxidermist at the Field Museum.
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Chicago Hotels Prepare Workers To Spot Sex Trafficking
Officials say there’s an uptick in human trafficking in cities hosting major sports events. Chicago hosts NBA All-Star weekend in two weeks.
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Nonprofit Lender Offers Alternatives To Predatory Loans In Illinois
Capital Good Fund offering loans in Illinois with more reasonable terms as an alternative to payday loans and other high-interest options.
