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East Garfield Park

Coverage of East Garfield Park in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 29 · 14:39 UTCMost recent: Jul 31 · 18:59 UTC
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Candace Collinsperson1Cameisha Jacksonperson1Illinois State Policeorganization1GoFundMeorganization1I-57place1Englewoodplace1autismtopic1Chicago Public Schoolsorganization1Local School Councilsorganization1Michele Clark High Schoolplace1Bernard Clayperson1Austinplace1West Garfield Parkplace1North Lawndaleplace1Abdulhafedh H. Abdulhafedhperson1FBIorganization1Chicago Fire Departmentorganization1Cook County medical examiner's officeorganization1Illinois Department of Correctionsorganization13700 block of West Lexington Streetplace1
Recent coverage
  • CRIMEJul 31 · 18:59 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
    Family Of Mother Of 5 Killed In I-57 Hit-and-Run Launches GoFundMe

    Candace Collins, a mother of five, was killed in a hit-and-run on I-57 in Washington Heights. Her family launched a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and support her children, including a 7-year-old with autism. The Illinois State Police are investigating the incident, but no arrests have been made.

  • POLITICSJul 28 · 13:54 UTCBLOCK CLUB CHICAGO
    The Biggest Misconception About Local School Councils? They Don’t Do Anything

    Chicago Public Schools' Local School Councils (LSCs) empower parents, teachers, and community members to influence school decisions, including principal evaluations and budget approvals. The article highlights disparities in school board district sizes, particularly on the West Side, and challenges like limited parent engagement due to meeting times and recruitment efforts. Bernard Clay, a community representative on an LSC, emphasizes resource gaps and accessibility issues.

  • SECURITYMay 29 · 14:39 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMES
    Man on parole for bank robbery dies after FBI agent-involved shooting in East Garfield Park

    A 25-year-old man on parole for a bank robbery died in a shooting involving an FBI agent in East Garfield Park. The FBI is investigating the incident, and authorities have not disclosed the circumstances leading to the shooting.