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Talking with author Sapphire about writing Push, Precious, and The Kid

Talking with author Sapphire about writing Push, Precious, and The Kid

The character Precious was ever-present at the Author Talks program Monday evening featuring Sapphire. It was through the...

Trib Nation education essay contest

Trib Nation education essay contest

What makes a public schools education succeed or fail? What would you ask the heads of the Chicago Public Schools or Chicago Teachers Union?

Covering recall elections in Wisconsin

Covering recall elections in Wisconsin

It’s State Fair time in Wisconsin, but the real blue ribbon competition may be in getting voters to the ballot box on Tuesday where...

Mr. Murray, journalism camp, and a future in the news business

Mr. Murray, journalism camp, and a future in the news business

[ED's note: Over the summer, many students go to camps and explore specialty interests. We're pleased to report that some Chicago area...

Love-Hate for Monday, Aug. 8th, 2011

Love-Hate for Monday, Aug. 8th, 2011

Love-Hate makes its home on Trib Nation each Monday. Here are the submissions from our readers...

How we found out about lead levels in Chicago water

How we found out about lead levels in Chicago water

Friday’s story about lead found in Chicago drinking water has been in the works for awhile.  At first glance, it wasn’t...

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