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Francine Knowles

<small><strong>Journeyman plumber Cristina Barillas (right) teaches student Dewanna Smalley at the Chicago Woman in Trades workshop.</strong></small>
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Women at work: Plumbers a rare breed, one told ‘not what girls do’
<p>Hispanic female, former makeup artist with a gag reflex issue — that’s not what comes to mind when one thinks of a plumber.</p>
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Dow above 18,000 as economy grows, fueling Chicago companies
<p>On the eve of the Christmas holiday season, news of a revved-up U.S. economy was cause for cheer, and Chicago entrepreneurs have been participating
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Garcia collects endorsements from black leaders
<p>Chicago mayoral candidate Jesus “Chuy” Garcia landed support from more than 100 African-American leaders at a news conference Tuesday,
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Cardinal George dropped from drug trial to treat cancer
<p>Cardinal Francis George ended 2014 with some bad news: He was dropped from the clinical drug trial to treat his cancer because recent scans showed
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Boosting diversity at tech firms to be a focus at Rainbow PUSH summit
<p>The Rev. Jesse Jackson will focus in part on increasing diversity at the world’s biggest technology companies at the 18th annual Rainbow PUSH
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Chicago anti-terrorism rally held in support of France, free expression
<p>Lighting candles and chanting, “We are not afraid,” hundreds of people gathered at Daley Plaza Sunday to show solidarity with the millions who
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Women at work: Mechanics enjoy being on the road less traveled
<p>Tiffany Thomas wasn’t thinking about being a trailblazer. She just wanted her car fixed.</p>
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Archbishop Cupich addresses City Club, talks about immigration reform, safety net
<p>As Gov. Bruce Rauner prepares his state budget, Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich cautioned Wednesday that cuts in social services would put more
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Companies charge forward with electrified vehicles at Chicago Auto Show
<p>Automakers will be looking to spark interest in their latest lineup of electrified vehicles at this year’s Chicago Auto Show and say lower gas
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