Local faith leaders, along with representatives from more than 300 social service organizations, headed to…
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Patti Smith Talking Books at Pritzker Auditorium
Patti Smith, the world-renowned writer, musician and visual artist, will discuss and sign copies of…
Medicinal Marijuana Bill Finds Support in Illinois
Lisa has smoked marijuana since 1998 to relieve pain from osteoporosis and two knee replacement…
Innovative STD Treatment OK’ed in Illinois
A new law in Illinois (SB212) allows doctors to provide medication to partners of people…
Artists Brave Cold in Fight for Free Speech
Artist, educator and free speech activist Chris Drew continues to challenge the city of Chicago…
Council Committee Declares Chicago a “Fair Trade City”
The Chicago City Council this week passed a resolution declaring Chicago a Fair Trade city,…
Chicago Boasts First Wind-Powered Car Charging Station in the U.S.
When Hal Emalfarb bought a hybrid Toyota Prius that he converted to an electric plug-in…
Leaders Envision Chicago’s 2016 in “Back to the Future” Panel
City leaders’ dreams that the 2016 Olympics would come to Chicago ended in October, but…