1. Three separate shootings yesterday, February 19, left a 24-year-old man dead in Washington Heights…
Category: Community
When schools close forever
Beyond the school closings, what happens when a school closes and the property must be…
Five things worth Chicagotalking about today, Feb. 15
1. President Barack Obama is coming to Chicago this afternoon as part of his post-State…
Women Dance in Chicago to ‘Break the Chain’
The campaign known as One Billion Rising celebrates Valentine’s Day with a flash mob, poetry and performances. This celebration focuses on inspiring women to stand up and speak out against gender based violence. About 200 women and men danced in the Loop for the global event.
Women Dance in Chicago Together To End Violence
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Nerds at Heart Sixth Annual Love Fest
Trade chalky hearts for sexy smarts at a cheesy-on-purpose Valentine’s celebration. Couple up with other brainy…
West Side residents fight to keep neighborhood schools open
Last week, hundreds of West Side residents packed Friendship Baptist Church to tell Chicago Public…
Logan Square theatre offers retro look, beer
Even as Orlando Torres casually leans against the arm of the tall, deep red squishy…