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Human Rights and Why They Matter: An Interview With Loyola’s Amnesty International Co-President
Photo from Amnesty International website
By Katherine Weir
Some think Amnesty International only focuses on human rights abuses in other countries.
But they work to protect citizens...
LEGO @ The Library: A Community Event For Your Young Ones
By: Ellen Svehla, Lily Hummel, and Katherine Weir
LEGO @ The Library is one of the most popular events offered at The Rogers Park branch...
What to do When Someone Illegally Parks in a Handicapped-Only Parking Spot
In July of 2017, the Pew Research center published an article about Americans with disabilities.
The common type of disability involves difficulty with walking or...
Less Traditional Workouts: Getting Out Of A Winter Rut
By: Katherine Weir
Physical activity has many proven benefits :
improving mood
boosting energy
maintaining a healthy weight
It can be hard to get motivated in winter weather. A...
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Redwood Literacy Offers Specialized Teaching at a Reasonable Cost
Dyslexia and other disabilities can make learning to read hard enough. But the cost of specialized teaching programs can present an even high barrier,...
Robert J. Herguth, Veteran Chicago Newsman and Edgewater Native, Dead at 93
Robert J. Herguth, a veteran Chicago Sun-Times and Daily News reporter known for his gentle humor, masterful writing style and a personality that put...
Welcome Ald. Maria Hadden (49th)
We're on a brief break here at RogersEdgeReporter, as we prepare for our summer program. But we thought we'd take a moment to recognize...
14-year-old Boy Charged in Argyle Shooting
A 14-year-old has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with an afternoon shooting earlier this week on the Argyle Red Line platform.
The...
Senn Grad, Edgewater Resident, to Speak at Loyola Commencement
Senn graduate and Edgewater resident Almudena Rincon will deliver the commencement address for Loyola University Chicago’s School of Communications Thursday.
Rincon, who grew up in...
