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Igor Studenkov is a winner of multiple Illinois Press Association awards for local government and business reporting. He has been contributing to Growing Community Media newspapers in 2012, then from 2015 onward. His work appeared in Austin Weekly News, Wednesday Journal and Forest Park Review, as well as Streetsblog Chicago and various community newspapers throughout the Chicagoland region.

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CTA expands homeless outreach to Blue Line’s Forest Park branch

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov November 28, 2023November 28, 2023

Outreach workers will be riding the trains and hanging out at stations on the section of the Blue ‘L’ line that serves the Chicago West Side, Oak Park and Forest Park. The Chicago Transit Board extended the existing contract with Chicago Department of Family and Support Services in November, doubling the amount of money nonprofits […]

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Most Metra ticket fares will decrease in February

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov November 16, 2023November 16, 2023
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Murals are coming to North Avenue

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov November 10, 2023November 11, 2023
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Former Obama campaign staffer running for Danny Davis’ seat

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Congressional run for Melissa Conyears-Ervin in question

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov September 8, 2023September 11, 2023
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Third annual Galewoodstock music fest looks to build on last year’s success

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How to apply for FEMA flood assistance

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Stacey Sheridan and Igor Studenkov August 22, 2023August 23, 2023
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Ups and downs of taking the train to New York

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Forest Park cigar lounge moves to Maywood

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Blue Line renovations on Near West Side to increase travel times until October

Avatar photo by Igor Studenkov July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

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