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This Week In StreetWise Magazine

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Septemeber 1st, 2010

  • Homelessness is against the law
  • Exploring unemployment at Labor Day
  • Obama recognizes Chicagoans' work
  • Chicago Jazz Festival Preview

2009 Neighborhoods Featured in StreetWise

Andersonville
www.andersonville.org

Roscoe Village
www.rvcc.biz

Hyde Park
www.hydeparkchamberchicago.org

Northcenter
www.northcenterchamber.com

Lincoln Square
www.lincolnsquare.org


Previous Issues

View 2009 issues here.

August 2010
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August 25th, 2010

  • Supporting a mom with pediatric AIDS
  • 'Good Design' at smart museum
  • New Study: Chemical Insecurity
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August 18th, 2010

  • StreetWise hosts NASNA conference - US, Canadian street papers gather to share strengths
  • StreetWise wins "Best Feature" award.
  • "Put Illinois to Work" program could lose funding.
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August 11th, 2010

  • Featuring Naperville's Lima Lima Flight Team Air Water Show
  • Back to School Fashion
  • New Guide for Chicago's carless
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August 4th, 2010

  • Bringing Back Bronzeville
  • A rundown of this weekend's festivals
  • REEL FILM: Black Harvest Fest abounds with local films
  • MacArthur panel: Deficit forces hard policy choices
July 2010
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July 28th, 2010

  • Riding with the Salvation Army
  • Soup line with a helpful twist
  • 'Hearts for Homeless Families' raises $140K
  • Wise Pick: Bughouse Square Debates
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July 21st, 2010

  • Disablilty Pride - Celebrating 20 years of ADA empowerment through employment
  • Retro soul
  • Sweet Home Chicago advocates TIF fund for affordable housing
  • Vendor essay on humilty
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July 14th, 2010

  • Is Walmart good for Chicago?
  • Get Away to Give
  • 'Climate Change' exhibit addresses violent storms
  • DineWise: Hot Dog Quest
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July 7th, 2010

  • Where's the outrage?
  • Homeless people targeted: Hate Crimes
  • Neighborhood Guide: West Town
  • Vendor earns degree
  • Flying high with AMEBA Dance Troupe
June 2010
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June 30th, 2010

  • INSP Australia: Global voice against poverty
  • StreetWise and other papers put a face on homelessness
  • DtWT Challenge: Youth tell how to end violence
  • Oriental Institute panel: Who owns history?
  • Goodman Theatre's Latino Theatre Festival
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June 23rd, 2010

  • Taste of Chicago
  • In depth: Taste's Local Bands
  • Taste Map and Booth Guide
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June 16th, 2010

  • Celebrating 'Fathers'
  • Initiative offers support to youths and families.
  • Neighborhood Giude: Old Town
  • Capturing Chicago Theater at Harold Washington Library
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June 9th, 2010

  • Special Issue produced by Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism
  • Tweets from the Streets
  • See the beta site here
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June 2nd, 2010

  • U.S. - The history of Homelessness. 1640 to present.
  • MIKE-E, AfroFlow Tour for Positive Change.
  • Blues on the North Shore Highlights.
  • New Poverty Report Findings.
May 2010
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May 19th, 2010

  • Volunteers of America Illinois take on Chicago Veteran's Issues
  • Fix your mortgage at free event
  • New study on community issues
  • Special section: Local wedding gown designers
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May 12th, 2010

  • Focus on Education: Bright lights in unexpected places.
  • Massive engines installed at Art Institute Modern Wing.
  • StreetWise vendor celebrates 1 year of sobriety.
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May 5th, 2010

  • Celebrating Mother's Day
  • Persecution of homosexuals rampant across Africa
  • Celtic Fest line up and schedule
  • Upcoming volunteer opportunities
April 2010
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April 28th, 2010

  • The Pet Issue
  • Resources for pet owners in hard times
  • Dining out with your dog
  • New pet laws
  • Atropolis comes to Merchandise Mart
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April 21st, 2010

  • Paging Dr. Groove
  • Groups protest nursing home conditions
  • Vendor Poetry Spotlight
  • Mother's Day Dining Guide
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April 14th, 2010

  • The Green Issue
  • Q & A with Environment Illinois
  • Upcoming eco-friendly events
  • Chicago Latino Film Festival preview
  • Pathways and Portals at Thompson Center
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April 7th, 2010

  • Messenger to Chicago, Traveler Across the World... Bicycle Diaries
  • Dick Gregory and Mort Saul at Lakeshore Theatre
  • Roche Moche: Band discusses politics, creativity
March 2010
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March 31st, 2010

  • From foreclosures to affordable housing
  • Strategies to prevent chronic kidney disease
  • Sanfilipo estate sale proceeds to benefit Chicagoland homeless
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March 24th, 2010

  • Illinois Budget Showdown
  • Paradeless South Side
  • St. Patrick's Festivities
  • Worldwise: The New Poor
  • Easter Events around Chicago
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March 17th, 2010

  • Chicago Foundation for Women - Impact Awards
  • The Soul of Bronzville at DuSable Museum
  • CNN's Dr. Steve Perry speaks out about Chicago violence
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March 10th, 2010

  • United States Census 2010 - Stand up and be counted
  • Windy City Stroy Slam Champ Alex Bonner
  • Tips to spring back into fitness
  • Worldwise: Unjust laws target youth job
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March 3rd, 2010

  • Growing up Undocumented
  • St. Patrick's Day Chicago-Style
  • WorldWise: Life as a Day Laborer
  • CDNA Awards: Chicago Lags
February 2010
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February 24th, 2010

  • 2010 StreetWise Annual Report: Staking our claim to be a Brighter Future
  • Meet Our Board, Junior Board & Staff
  • WorldWise: Sexual politics ruffle Africa
  • Wise Questions: Ted Oppenheimer
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February 17th, 2010

  • CTA Cuts: How are you getting home?
  • Post Black explores shifting dynamics
  • Local Theater Spotlight
  • Vendor Spotlight: Arnold Donaldson
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February 10th, 2010

  • Dance Marathon Evanston
  • 30 Hours of dance benefit homeless youth
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February 3rd, 2010

  • Homelessness: Here & Haiti
  • Chicago Auto Show
  • Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, First Lady of France
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January 27th, 2010

  • 2010 Primary Election Guide
  • Sir Paul McCartney: "I'll Never Retire"
January 2010
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January 20th, 2010

  • Sexual expression and other rights in assisted living
  • The Age of Consent?
  • Introducing TechWise: What Would Dr. King say?
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January 13th, 2010

  • Our Guide to Chicago Non-Profits
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January 6th, 2010

  • Our Mission