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There is More to Being Gluten-Free-Winner of Peter Lisagor Award Video included

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Celiac Disease also known as Gluten intolerance is a condition that damages the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. More>>

Experts Talk About Sexual Assault and How to Defend Yourself Video included

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According to the American Association of University Women, 95% of sexual assault attacks are unreported. It's a "Silent Epidemic" and today on Perspective we will talk with experts about these assaults More>>

Living with ADHD-Winner of the Peter Lisagor Award

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Today we're talking about a four-letter word that many parents don't want to hear, especially when you're talking about their child.  It's ADHD. More>>

The Reality of Domestic Violence

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It was more than two years ago when singers Rihanna and Chris Brown made news for a scuffle that sent her to the hospital. More>>

Veterans Day 2012 Video included

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Today is Veterans Day. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs there are over 22 million veterans in the U.S. More>>

November 2012 Elections Video included

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Election Day is fast approaching. More>>

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Video included

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

According to Breast Cancer.org, there are more than 2.6 million Breast Cancer survivors in the U.S. 
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The Erie Evanston Skokie Health Center Video included

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In recent years due to costs, The City of Evanston experienced a reduction in the availability of primary health care services for the uninsured and the underinsured. More>>

National Hispanic Heritage Month Video included

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Every year National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions Hispanic Americans make to society. More>>

Art, Fashion, and Culture in Chicago Video included

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Summer may be over, but there is still plenty of art and culture to appreciate.Today on Perspective we will tell you about activities going on during Chicago Artists Month, Fashion Focus Week, and an upcoming More>>

National Yoga Month Video included

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The summer is over and that usually means good-bye to fun, outdoor workouts.

Fortunately, September is National Yoga Month, which was created to inspire a relaxing and healthy lifestyle.
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Chronic Grief Caused By Daily Violence in Minority Communities Video included

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Grief is defined as intense and painful emotions experienced when someone or something a person cares about either dies or is lost, according to Healthline.com More>>

Women Who Are the Boss Video included

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Today on Perspective we're celebrating women, specifically women who have decided that they don't want to work for a boss, but they want to be the boss. More>>

Education Changes People's Lives Video included

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Today on "Perspective", we will talk to someone from an organization that empowers people to survive academically, secure economic stability, and lead healthy lives. More>>

Stella Foster Video included

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Today on Perspective we are going to talk to a Chicago icon. After 43 years, Chicago Sun-Times Columnist Stella Foster has officially retired. Stella is a Chicago native who began her career at the Chicago More>>

Nazr Mohammed Video included

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It's not everyday that you hear that a person's dream of playing for the NBA came true.

But for Chicago native Nazr Mohammed, it did.
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One-on-one, Pastor Corey B. Brooks, Sr.

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Today on Perspective we will talk with Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church who made national headlines over the winter when he took up residence in a tent on the roof of abandoned motel. More>>

New Cultural Plan for Chicago Video included

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This past February The City of Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events started the process to develop a cultural plan for The City of Chicago.

The "Black Harvest Film Festival" is in its 18th year and is the Midwest's largest and longest running festival dedicated to telling the stories of the Black experience.
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Project Brotherhood Talks About Health Issues Facing African-American Men

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Tomorrow is the start of Men's Health Week. And to kick things off, we're going to talk about African-American men.  There are about 17.3 million in the U.S. according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. More>>

Food Deserts and Eating Healthy Video included

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Today on Perspective we are going to talk about Food Deserts within inner-city neighborhoods. More>>

Will There Be A Chicago Teachers Strike? Video included

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Tuesday is the 1st day of school for the majority of Chicago Public School students. Year-round schools started on August 13, 2012. Today on Perspective we will talk about the new school year, the right More>>

In Celebration of Father's Day

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Today on Perspective we celebrate Father's Day. We know that parenting isn't always easy- it doesn't come with a book. More>>

Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren

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According to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau about 4.9 million children are being raised by their grandparents, a significant increase since the prior decade. More>>

Fertility Options and Starting a Family

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Today on Perspective we will talk about something that is not often talked about when people are thinking about starting a family. That's infertility. More>>

Programs at The City Colleges of Chicago

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There are an estimated 100,000 jobs in the Chicagoland area that are unfilled, mostly due to companies who can't find workers that have the skills they needed. More>>

Women Overcoming Breast Cancer

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Today on Perspective in honor of Mother's Day, we are celebrating women who have overcome Breast Cancer. More>>

The Rising Cost of College and Student Loans

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Student loans help millions get a college education. More>>

Children in Foster Care

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Today on Perspective we are going to talk about Children in Foster Care. More>>

Approval of New Ward Map for Chicago

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The residents of Chicago will cast ballots on the boundaries in the next municipal election, which won't happen until 2015. More>>

Living with Autism

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Welcome to Perspective.  April is Autism Awareness Month. More>>

Reaction to the Recent Mob Attacks in Chicago

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Flash mobs and youth violence.  Recent events might make you wonder if the Windy City is under attack? More>>

Weight loss, Diet, Exercise, and Liposuction

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Plastic surgery.  It's not just for women anymore and it's not just for the rich. More>>

Celebrating Fabulous Relationships With Mom

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It's Mother's Day. And today we're celebrating mothers and all the fabulous relationships they have with their children. More>>

The threat of Breast Cancer for Black women

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Today we're talking about a dirty word cancer.  Breast Cancer, in particular. More>>

The Latest News on School Reform and School Vouchers

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Some experts say that China could overtake the U.S. as the world superpower by the year 2020. More>>

Upcoming Chicago Aldermanic Run-Off Elections

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The race to become Mayor of Chicago has been over for several weeks now, but the election is still in full swing for several aldermanic candidates. More>>

Black Business Survival

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Homeowners and stock holders weren't the only one battered by the recession, entrepreneurs across the nation took huge hits, and perhaps none more than Black business owners.  More>>

Great Fashion and Health

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Summer is right around the corner and some of you may be wondering what trends look best on you when the temperature finally hits 70. More>>

Reaction to the Arizona Shooting

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Tomorrow, the nation will pay tribute to a man noted for his non-violent approach to justice--Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. More>>

The new you in the New Year

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It's been nearly a month since we've made those New Year's resolutions. And for some of us, we've already given up. We've recognized that those pockets of cellulite aren't going away just by walking More>>

  • More Perspective Stories

  • Sunday, May 5 2013 9:09 PM EDT2013-05-06 01:09:35 GMT
    Celiac Disease also known as Gluten intolerance is a condition that damages the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy.
    Celiac Disease also known as Gluten intolerance is a condition that damages the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy.
  • Sunday, May 5 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-06 00:57:43 GMT
    According to the American Association of University Women, 95% of sexual assault attacks are unreported.
    According to the American Association of University Women, 95% of sexual assault attacks are unreported. It's a "Silent Epidemic" and today on Perspective we will talk with experts about these assaults
  • Sunday, April 21 2013 10:23 PM EDT2013-04-22 02:23:37 GMT
    Today on Perspective we are going to talk about Food Deserts within inner-city neighborhoods.
    Today on Perspective we are going to talk about Food Deserts within inner-city neighborhoods.

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