In response to skyrocketing statistics of gun deaths and injuries, the “American Epidemic: Guns in the United States” exhibition encourages attendees to slow down and…
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It all began with an email. In early September, 82 volunteers for the Art Institute of Chicago received notice that their services would no longer be needed. After 60 years, the…
Shelves made from a year-and-a-half’s worth of coffee grounds, bricks made out of bacteria, and wood made from newspaper are just a few of the…
Refugees and immigrants often face many obstacles. Torn apart from the only home they have ever known, they must start over. “My America:Immigrant and Refugee…
A wall facing an empty grass plot along 19th Street and Blue Island Avenue in the Pilsen neighborhood, once riddled with unwanted graffiti, now has…
When the city of Joliet invested in creating more than two dozen vibrant murals reflecting the diverse community, the works of art were the pride…
In March 2020 the stage lights went down at performance venues across the country, including at the Joffrey Ballet. Although the Joffrey, like other theaters,…
The American Writers Museum, located on 180 N. Michigan Ave., is currently closed to the public due to the pandemic. However, it is still available…