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Chicago native Kairol Rosenthal addresses living with cancer as young adult in new book set to release Feb. 17
Feb. 5, 2009 Story by Kelley Hecker Chicagoan Kairol Rosenthal’s passion for choreography took her…
CONGO/WOMEN loom large
According to Jane Saks, director of theInst. for the Study of Women and Gender in…
“Congo/Women” loom large at multimedia meeting of arts, culture, and social action
Come to see the exhibit. Learn how to stand with these remarkable, yet ordinary, women….
Saturday in school no drag for Reavis Elementary students
Story by Richard Muhammad of LISC/Chicago Feb. 3, 2009 – Saturday and school could be…
Homelessness on the rise in Illinois
Feb. 2, 2009 – Homeless shelters around the state are facing increased demand, according to…
Bronzeville residents discuss safety concerns, learn about new communication program
Jan. 30, 2008 – Problems with prostitution, improving the neighborhood’s quality of life and a…
Parents and activists continue to protest Mayor Daley’s CPS CEO appointment
Jan. 29, 2009 – Newly-appointed Chicago Public Schools’ CEO Ron Huberman faced a litany of…