I kinda love my block, but sometimes it feels like a sundown town.
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A quaint but active stretch of commerce and residences along Chicago Avenue can expect a major facelift soon thanks to a large investment from the city’s INVEST South/West initiative.
Margaux Mays applies her creativity through digital communication, teaching other artists, and creating decorative art. Mays also holds workshops that foster self-confidence through creativity.
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Chicago isn’t done with snowfall just yet!
According to the National Weather Service Chicago, there is “potential for accumulating snow area-wide Sunday and Sunday night.”
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The Chicago Democratic Socialists of America (CDSA) held a virtual event regarding their latest efforts which are calling for the municipalization and democratization of Commonwealth Eddison (ComEd).
Ladies of Virtue mentor Jamila Trimuel, 39, grew up on the Southeast side of Chicago in the South Shore community. She remembers how her father would always tell her, "You're an African girl, you could do anything you set your mind to."
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In the days leading up to the statewide shelter-in-place order a few West Side elected officials issued statements and provided resources for their respective constituencies.
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On December 16, Injustice Watch held a discussion in West Englewood about their report about this recent court decision. At the event, there was also a screening of Second Chance Kids, a documentary which examines three juvenile murder cases in Massachusetts.
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Urban farming has long been touted by agriculture advocates and enthusiasts as the future of the food and produce industry. However, as Chicago’s urban agriculture ecosystem has evolved and expanded, so have the complications associated with their operation.
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If you’re on the West Side of the city anytime during this year’s holiday season, the Garfield Park Conservatory may be a good place to go to see the visual motifs of the holiday season expressed in a new and interesting way.
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Leaked private campaign strategy documents from Rep. Dan Lipinksi’s office last week shed light on the most contested Democratic primary in the state.
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Back in October, waves of marching teachers and supporters of the Chicago Teachers Union’s strike donned red shirts and held signs to advocate for a new contract with better work conditions and resources for Chicago Public School students. The two week strike began Oct. 17 and ended on Nov. 1. It was during these eleven day the lives of teachers both in and outside the classroom was put under a spotlight .
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