Four girls stood in the front of the room chanting, “I am brilliant, I am…
Category: Community
The Night Ministry to Open Emergency Shelter for Homeless Youth
A shortage of shelter beds makes winter a difficult time for Lakeview’s homeless lesbian, gay,…
Down Times for the Uptown Theater
With 48th Ward Ald. Mary Ann Smith about to retire, and an owner who is…
Food Pantries Must Compensate to Aid More Families
More young children and families living in Illinois have had to seek assistance with food…
River North Residents Deal With Halsted Bridge Closure
In many cities in the U.S., public transportation is not a reliable way to get…
Sprawl, Climate Change, Carp Control Hinder Chicago Sewer Overflow Solution
The city is aggressively looking for ways to keep rainwater from entering the sanitary sewer…
Chicago Shelter Takes a New Approach on Dog Adoption
CHICAGO – In the middle of a crowded, Christmas shopping-infested mall in downtown Chicago, volunteers…
Logan Square Shared-Use Kitchen Wins Appeal Against City
When you walk into Logan Square Kitchen, near Milwaukee and California avenues, you won’t see…