In 2006 Danica Polanski came to the United States from Berlin, Germany, after graduating high school, in search of a new experience — and was…
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First-generation Greek American Stelios Valanis remembers going to a Greek school attached to a Greek Orthodox church growing up. Now a father, Valanis sends his…
“America’s Sweetest Race,” the AllState Hot Chocolate 15k/5k, returned to the streets of Chicago Sunday. Organized by RAM Racing, the AllState Hot Chocolate 15k/5k is…
Out of the Closet looks like any other thrift store from the outside. The shop in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood displays clothes on mannequins and books…
The people of Pilsen celebrated the 40th Annual Muertos De La Risa, a celebration for Día de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead.” Día de…
The floor is normally full of people, the stage alive with movement and sound. But right now, it’s empty. No crowds, no music — just Richard Clark…
Now in its 10th day, the 2019 Chicago Public Schools strike has entered historical territory — as of Monday, this is officially the longest public…
Tasha Young did not want to go on strike. The 46-year-old counselor from Lakeview High School stood with a group of teachers and staff at…