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Eddie Valenzuela
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UIC Junior studying communications and marketing, first generation college student so everything is scary.
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The South Side Community Art Center is about to undergo a $15 million renovation. Check out our story to see the most anticipated new features and the impact it will leave on the community.

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South Side Community Art Center Undergoes $15 Million Makeover
By Raheeq Yimam and Eddie Valenzuela
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December 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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Excited to share the story I’ve been working on with @yraheeq.bsky.social about the South Side Community Art Center’s future plans to renovate. We’ll share the story tommorow, December 4th at noon.

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December 4, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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AUDIO: Barack Obama talks about gun control and family values at a 2014 speech at Hyde Park High School.

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Barack Obama Speech on Gun Control (2013)
This is the opening minute of Barack Obama’s 2013 speech at Hyde Park High School in Chicago.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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After the recent plans to cut the #CTA budget, residents have been wondering how this would affect their commute. Chicago resident and UIC student, Daisy Romero shares her thoughts on the situation.

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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Take a look at the Top 10 rat infested cities in the US.

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10 Cities with a Rat Problem
Orkin released its Top 50 Rattiest Cities List in October 2023, and for the seventh consecutive time, Chicago takes the top spot. Philadelphia and Denver both moved up one spot in the rankings from th...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Exploring Chicago on a budget?
Check out these 10 amazing spots you can visit for FREE, from iconic staples to hidden gems.

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10 Free Spots to Explore in Chicago
Chicago has a reputation for being an exciting city, but also an expensive one. Between hotel stays, meals, and transportation, the costs…
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September 29, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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MAP: 21 Great cycling cities:
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21 Great Cycling Cities
“21 Great Cycling Cities” is published by Eddie Valenzuela.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Can you spot the difference? Chicago has added almost 50 new speed cameras in the Chicago area since April 2025 with an intent to add more! #chicago #drivers #road #southside

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September 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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A rise in speed cameras have been noticed in #WestLawn and surrounding neighborhoods. Since April 2025, Chicago has added almost 50 new speed cameras in the Chicago area with intent to add more! #drivers #speedcameras #southside

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September 22, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Gov. Pat Quinn warns that the state's pension system is threatening the funding for the #MapGrants programs.

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Quinn: Pensions Threaten MAP Grants
Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org
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August 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM