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Chicago Sun-Times journalism wins 8 top honors from Chicago Headline Club

The Peter Lisagor Awards for Exemplary Journalism given by the Chicago affiliate of the Society of Professional Journalists recognized a wide range of work.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 15, 2023

Social Justice in Chicago: The new wave of immigrants

Event moderator and Sun-Times social justice and wage gap reporter, Elvia Malagón, was joined by special guests Dr. Evelyn Figueroa, Frank Sandoval and Karina Ayala-Bermejo on April 26 at the Coleman Public Library.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

Villegas fights to hold onto ward called both ‘snake’ and ‘noodle’ against challenge from CTU-backed Torres Whitt

The 36th Ward was redrawn to include more than a handful of communities in a nearly eight-mile stretch of Chicago that includes parts of the West Town, Humboldt Park, Belmont Cragin and Montclare neighborhoods.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 19, 2023

Third wave of immigrants arrives in Chicago from Texas

For the third time in a week, Texas officials sent individuals arriving at the southern U.S. border to Chicago. City officials are providing refuge for the newly arrived immigrants at a Humboldt Park shelter.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

Chicago Public Media at Printers Row Lit Fest

Join the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ at the Printers Row Lit Fest for four Chicago Public Media panels on Saturday, September 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. CT.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

Social Justice in Chicago: The Mexican community’s fight to stay in the city

Join host Elvia Malagón, Sun-Times social justice and wage gap reporter and author Mike Amezcua at the Printers Row Lit Fest for this in-person discussion on September 10 at 2:30 p.m. CT.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

Elevator woes at condo building strand Southwest Side woman at home for days: ‘Like in prison, like in house arrest’

Kazimiera Ptak, 84, and her family are frustrated with the Ford City Condominium Association, which has been cited by the city for code violations over failing to maintain electric elevator equipment.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 14, 2022

Social Justice in Chicago: The Push for Better Living Conditions

Our event moderator, Elvia Malagón, Sun-Times social justice and wage gap reporter, was joined by special guests Brenda Duncan, JoLondon Jamerson and Eric Sirota on May 25.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2022

Social Justice in Chicago: The Demand for Refugee Resettlement

Join our event moderator, Elvia Malagón, Sun-Times social justice and wage gap reporter and special guests on April 13 at 6:00 p.m. CT.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 8, 2022