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2006

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January, 2006Power Suits One of the city’s most powerful Latino organizations has figured out how to get a seat at the table.
March, 2006Tug of War With greater needs, school districts serving mostly poor students often can’t provide more than the basics.
May, 200651 cents an hour More human trafficking cases are originating within the U.S., but the plight of victims often goes unheard.
July, 2006Rest in Peace As the Robert Taylor Homes nears its end, many residents and former residents deeply miss the development despite its notorious image.
September, 2006Danger Zones The migration of drugs and problem tenants are chasing
public housing residents from their homes.
November, 2006$10 Billion Hole Illinois lost nearly $10 billion in 2005 from the “social costs” of high school dropouts. Some argue that boosting school funding will lower those costs, but others are not convinced.