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Tag: Friends of the Parks

Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

What’s next for the Army Corps’ lakefront dump?

by Curtis Black August 21, 2020August 21, 2020

A U.S. Army Corps plan to expand a toxic dump on Lake Michigan’s shoreline in South Chicago is getting increased attention because it rejected community concerns over the project and dismisses alternatives promoted by environmental groups.

Posted inPerspectives

South Chicago lakeshore dump raises environmental justice and climate crisis concerns

by Curtis Black February 7, 2020February 19, 2020
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

‘Green gentrification’ and lessons of the 606

by Curtis Black January 30, 2020January 30, 2020
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Nike’s Obama Center donation raises questions about corporate branding, public resources

by Curtis Black January 17, 2020January 17, 2020
Posted inHousing, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

The real scandal behind Leon Finney’s downfall

by Curtis Black September 12, 2019January 29, 2020
Posted inGovernment and Politics

Report: Chicago’s wealthy, white communities most likely to have park projects approved

by Josh McGhee December 13, 2018April 12, 2019
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

In selling out the lakefront, misinformation is key for Emanuel administration

by Curtis Black June 30, 2016May 15, 2017
Posted inChild and Family, Cover Story, Government and Politics

Leveling the playing field

by Angela Caputo July 29, 2014July 29, 2014

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