Alexandria Bursiek

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Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood

Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood

Gwen Moore, LaTonya Johnson and David Crowley do doors, hoping to increase turnout.

500 New Community Gardens

500 New Community Gardens

All built in May by Victory Garden Initiative, bringing its total to 3,500.

A Voice for the Voiceless

A Voice for the Voiceless

Artist uses poetry to connect to students, promote change.

Roadside Memorials Mark Killings

Roadside Memorials Mark Killings

Many on North Side honor victims of shootings or car accidents.

Millennials Offer Vision for West Side

Millennials Offer Vision for West Side

Diversity, safety, need for community center among the concerns.

How to Rehab the Near South Side

How to Rehab the Near South Side

Since 2012, non-profit program gave $239,000 in grants to 232 homeowners.

Celebrating Black History Month With Art

Celebrating Black History Month With Art

Works by winning young artists will be shown at U.S. Cellular stores.

Drug House Becomes Community Garden

Drug House Becomes Community Garden

Clarke Square area changed by Journey House community garden project.

The Man Who Combats Violence

The Man Who Combats Violence

Problem impacts everyone, says Reggie Moore, who runs Office of Violence Prevention.