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Nirmal Mulaikal

Contributor

Nirmal Mulaikal is a former Chicago Sun-Times intern.

PAWS Chicago volunteers unload two rescue vans and bring the homeless animals to the group’s medical center for treatment.
Chicago
PAWS Chicago welcomes animals affected by Oklahoma storms
The animals will undergo examinations and treatment at PAWS Chicago’s medical center so they can be put up for adoption.
By Nirmal Mulaikal
 
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News
Community garden in Albany Park aims to protect environment, indigenous culture
The First Nations Garden currently includes a traditional garden for the community’s use. Part of the space — a prairie and soil restoration project and land specifically used for indigenous practices and traditions — remains in development.
By Nirmal Mulaikal
 
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News
UIC full-time faculty reach tentative contract deal with school, averting strike
About 93 percent of UIC United Faculty members voted to authorize a strike earlier this month after nearly a year of contract negotiations.
By Nirmal Mulaikal
 
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Chicago
Historic Chicago cemetery reopens in time for Mother’s Day weekend
Oak Woods Cemetery has been closed since May 1 due to severe flooding and infrastructure concerns.
By Nirmal Mulaikal
 
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Obituaries
Anthony Golden, Chicago Marathon’s first race director, dies at 90
Golden served as race director of the Chicago Marathon for its first 15 years. The event began in 1977 as the Mayor Daley Marathon.
By Nirmal Mulaikal
 
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News
45% of Chicago’s young black men are out of school and jobless, new report says
“Its tough,” said one CPS student who can’t find a job. The high jobless rate contributes to violence, students said at a rally Friday.
By Nirmal Mulaikal and Nader Issa
 
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Art
Art Institute puts off exhibition over depiction of indigenous peoples
Exhibition slated to open in late May is now postponed amid concerns that the art poorly depicts the cultures and traditions of indigenous peoples.
By Nirmal Mulaikal
 
Marijuana grown at the Cresco Labs in Joliet Illinois.
Marijuana
Chicago’s Cresco Labs buys Canadian cannabis chain for $823 million
Cresco Labs will gain the rights to 50 brands and more than 500 dispensaries from Origin House, which primarily operates in California.
By Nirmal Mulaikal
 
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Chicago
Shedd’s sea otter program sells out through end of August
Participants are able to interact with the otters outside of the exhibit while walking through their food preparation, feeding and other activities.
By Nirmal Mulaikal