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…
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The summer of 2020 was filled with civil unrest including the repeated vandalization of Christopher Columbus statues in Chicago. In response, Mayor Lori Lightfoot removed…
Traditionally, Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. As we begin the reopening process, this summer kickoff is especially significant. Soon enough we’ll be…
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,…
Since beginning her career in journalism, Candi Meriwether has always been immersed in conversations surrounding diversity. Now, she is passing down her experience to Columbia…
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…
When Zack Alper found out that the Christkindlmarket had canceled it’s in-person experience and moved to a virtual platform due to the pandemic, he was…