As Jennifer T. Lacey reports, Santa Claus has arrived in Austin on the West Side,…
New Eco-Friendly North Lawndale School: From Power Plant to Educational Power House
The massive brick building at 931 S. Homan Ave. once housed a power plant to…
Program Sparks Interests in Health Care in Morgan Park, Other Low-Income Communities
As in many low-income neighborhoods nationwide, health care access is a serious problem in Morgan…
Defining “Transgender” in Chicago
In this video feature, Chicagoans are asked to define what “transgender” means, with an inside…
Recession Proof? Chicago Theatre Scene Still Thriving, Good Ticket Prices Can Be Found
Economically, times are tough, but Chicago’s theatre scene is still thriving. There are good deals…
DIY Hack Your Way to a Better Government
The local group OpenGovChicago is having a Hackathon on December 13 at Columbia College. The details…
Residents Rally to Save Lathrop Homes
Residents of the Lathrop Homes public housing project ramped up their campaign to save the…
Protesters March on Federal Plaza, Push For Alternative Energy and Climate Justice
About 100 activists gathered at Federal Plaza on Monday to protest carbon trading and promote…