In Chicago’s nightlife scene, where performance and identity blur into one, Mats Dahlberg is carving…
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‘Hanoi is the city where the past and present sit next to each other’
I’m an international student, and I didn’t grow up here in the States. My hometown is Hanoi, Vietnam, and…
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Culturally rich Little Village is home to vibrant business and close-knit neighbors
I grew up in Little Village for the first nine years of my life, but…
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Marie Parie Boutique owner puts a whimsical spin on fashion and vintage treasures
Heidi Giammarese’s passion for French boutique clothing was sparked when she traveled to France with her grandmother as a child. Her interest grew when she visited France again in her early 20s and explored independent shops that specialized in vibrant fabrics and various designs. “I had visited beautiful shops that I loved and was inspired to change the direction of my store,” said Giammarese, now the owner…
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When everyone in your tiny hometown knows your business, it’s time to go
I grew up in northern Minnesota, in a suburb of Duluth called Esko. It sits…
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From dorm room to mainstage, Phat Dragon built a comedy cult following
Before they were packing houses or booking professional stages, the members of Phat Dragon were squeezing nine people into a dorm room and…
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Great Ideas of Humanity exhibit showcases famous quotes made visual
The “Great Ideas of Humanity: One of a Series” exhibit, a collaboration between the Chicago Cultural Center and the Chicago Design Museum, is…
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Two friends’ passing comes with a painful lesson: ‘Loss is unavoidable, grief is not linear’
A few Mondays ago, while doom scrolling Facebook, I stumbled upon a photo of my friend…