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Following the Flood

Chicago Public Radio's Adriene Hill is following recent flooding along the Mississippi River. She's tracking residents' efforts to rescue the area from the massive damage the floods have done to homes and the community.

Two Sides of Jesus People USA

Posted 7.3.08 by Eight Forty-Eight

The side yard of JPUSA's main residence, The Friendly Towers (Photo by Beverly Wooding)

In the 1960s, a group of people traveled the country in a bright red bus with the name Jesus on the side. Jesus People USA, or JPUSA, preached the gospel as they went. Legend says their bus broke down in Chicago in 1972. They took it as a sign and never left. Now, more than 300 members live together in a 10-story commune. This weekend they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their famous Christian rock festival, Cornerstone. Shannon Heffernan stayed in their Uptown co-op, Friendly Towers, for four days to try and understand the people behind the music.
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Grease Gets Recycled at Taste of Chicago

All that yellow fat is being put to good use

Posted on 7.5.2008 by Alexandra Salomon

Airline Travel Grows Even More Expensive

United Airlines imposes a new surcharge.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

7th Anniversary Vigil for Missing Bradley Sisters

The family of Diamond and Tionda Bradley are determined to keep searching for the girls.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Diantha Parker

Illinois Governor Pardons 19

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich issued 19 pardons on Wednesday, many long-awaited.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Diantha Parker

City Warns Chicagoans on Sparkler Ban

The handheld firecrackers were banned last year.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Ammad Omar

Chicago Prepares for Downtown July 4th Crowds

Chicago's 911 center keeps watch over July 4th revelers.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Melissa Townsend

Immigration Exhibit Opens

Organizers time new show for the Fourth of July.

Posted on 7.4.2008 by Lynette Kalsnes

Natural Gas Rates Rise in Northwest Indiana

NIPSCO increases the price of natural gas to Northwest Indiana.

Posted on 7.3.2008 by City Room

Chain O' Lakes Open for Holiday

Boaters were forced off the water after flooding last month.

Posted on 7.3.2008 by Ammad Omar

Traffic Tie Ups Likely Around Chicago Holiday Events

July 4th celebrations create trouble with traffic .

Posted on 7.3.2008 by Melissa Townsend

Mosquito Population Up, But Safe For Holiday Weekend

There's an ongoing battle to stall an influx of mosquitoes around Chicago.

Posted on 7.3.2008 by Tony Arnold

Press Conference Turns Into Gubernatorial Meltdown

Illinois Governor Blagojevich's press conference on gas pump inspections disintegrated into a contentious confrontation with reporters asking about the on-going federal investigation of state government.

Posted on 7.3.2008 by Ben Calhoun

Snow Leopard Euthanized

Lincoln Park Zoo loses its only snow leopard.

Posted on 7.3.2008 by Susie An

The Neighborhood That Launched Obama

A closer look at Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, how it launched Barack Obama, and how it feels about him now.

Posted on 7.3.2008 by Ben Calhoun

No Charges Yet in Killing of Chicago Police Officer

Officer Richard Francis was pronounced dead early Wednesday morning.

Posted on 7.3.2008 by Sam Hudzik

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