Author: Barbara Iverson

• Behavioral economics and public policy

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• As Jennifer T. Lacey reports, Santa Claus has arrived in Austin on the West Side, and it was a huge, community-wide event that brought out kids of all ages. The new parade and tradition means a lot…

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• Arphid Watch: RecycleBank | Beyond The Beyond

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• Recession Proof? Chicago Theatre Scene Still Thriving, Good Ticket Prices Can Be Found

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• Defining “Transgender” in Chicago

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• Program Sparks Interests in Health Care in Morgan Park, Other Low-Income Communities

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• New Eco-Friendly North Lawndale School: From Power Plant to Educational Power House

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• Economically, times are tough, but Chicago’s theatre scene is still thriving. There are good deals to be had, and many holiday-themed shows are being staged now, as Carla Pesono reports in this news…

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• As in many low-income neighborhoods nationwide, health care access is a serious problem in Morgan Park on the South Side of Chicago. But a national program, the Health Careers Opportunity Program,…

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• In this video feature, Chicagoans are asked to define what “transgender” means, with an inside perspective from someone who identifies as “trans.” Even within the LGBT community, there can sometimes…

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