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Rogers Park residents are excited to take part in their local government. Their input may decide which improvement projects the ward will undertake this year.


Chicago residents speak and the government listens

by Lisa Owad
April 15, 2010


Residents of Chicago's 49th Ward are coming together to improve their community. Lisa Owad tells us how a special election may make a big difference in their lives.