People from Chicago, Illinois

Campaigns try to lure in supporters using important topics such as money, jobs and laws, but people forget about other issues that can also affect themselves and their families. There are many campaigns that want to change society and to help the community around them. A controversial topic that has the ability to change the United States is the legalization of drugs. Even now, drugs play big part in the economy and the lives of the targeted audiences. My campaign will attempt to change the…

coal and is a byproduct of refining the oil brought in from Canada. (Chicago Public Health) While no known illnesses of health effects are associated with Petcoke, they can cause breathing issues, which includes “coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.” (Chicago Public Health) Currently, the Illinois Environmental Protection Association Agency is investigating an open-air storage area along the Calumet River (EPA) and Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General, is prosecuting Kcbx. (NPR) In…

As of 2015, there are an estimated 7 deaths a day because of gang violence6. Most of the violence that is happening is between he two gangs, Calle 18 and Mara Salvatrucha, and gangs against the government, claiming that they are “freedom fighters”3 from a government that lets their citizens be among the poorest in Central America8. They convey messages by bombing government buildings, killing government officials, to the point where the government died transportation system had to be shut down…

was staying in Chicago for studying, I found the landscape with grand and full of high beautiful buildings was fascinatingly alluring people including myself. Especially, Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most famous architectural designers. My personal experience with his buildings: Rookery building, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio, and Falling Water. Frank Lloyd Wright, who is the most well-known and the prolific architect, spent the first 20 years of his career in Chicago. Using his…

Chicago's North Shore, Glencoe, Illinois consists mainly of single-family homes, occupied by their owners. The four square mile village is home to approximately 8,762 people, most of whom are professionals who earn over $100,000 per year. From kindergarten to eighth grade, Glencoe's children attend one of the three age-centered schools operated by Glencoe School District 35, followed by attendance at the New Trier Township High School. The high school is known as one of Illinois' premier…

“I have a very strict gun control policy: if there is a gun around, I want to be in control of it” (Clint Eastwood). According to Huffington Post, the deadliest city in the country is Chicago. The endless debates about guns have recently been working in favor of gun proponents. Conversely, some believe that guns should be banned, because banning them will drop the violence rate. However, some civilians believe they are necessary to help stop crime. An interview done by Matt Vespa, a reporter in…

During the 1930’s implementations of what was known as the Chicago Area Project began to take shape. This approached was directed towards juvenile individuals and to reduce those associated with criminal activities. This was attempted by improving the physical appearance of surrounding neighborhoods, recreational activities, and direct member involvement with troubled youth via either school or courtroom. Unfortunately, there was no way of evaluating the effectiveness during its original…

Disparities in financially distressed school districts result from an inequity in taxable property wealth along with a myriad issues including organizational concerns. Agenda: Illinois Senate Bill 4560 would amend the Illinois Municipal Code. Providing that municipalities containing financially distressed school districts with a population of 1,000,000 or more people must calculate and distribute their surplus distressed funds. Further, it provides municipalities…

English II 6 March 2018 Final Draft The Great Chicago Fire was fire that burned from Sunday, October 8, to early Tuesday, October 10, 1871. This fire killed up to 300 people, it also destroyed about 3.3 miles square miles of Chicago Illinois and left more than 100,000 residents homeless. The Great Chicago Fire was a devastating event, but there were some benefits that came after the deadliest fire in the history of the United States of America. Many people are only told about the devastation of…

In the article “Why I Live in a White Neighborhood,” Chris Ladd reflects on why he lives in Elmhurst, Illinois and how social, economic, and political forces nudged his family to the suburbs of Chicago. In the article Ladd blames everyone but himself for moving into a rich neighborhood including organizations, realtors, and the push from society. He highlights how class difference has an effect on where you live and how you live . In the article he addresses how towns like Elmhurst are now…