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…
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…
Native American culture came to life through drumming, dance, art and storytelling at the recent 25th Annual Native American Harvest Pow Wow, held at Naper Settlement.…
Rachel Weaver and her husband Jason Smith said that instead of having a baby, they had a bookstore. The couple opened The Book Table together in…
A farmer’s market in Roger’s Park is looking to sell freshly combed honey and rows of various apples — from Gala to Pink Lady —…
The smell of fresh-baked oatmeal cookies in the air, bagels and cupcakes on display and menu items written on a chalkboard — these are just…