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…
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DePaul Art Museum’s exhibition Learned Objects takes a look at Chicago-centric activism through art. The exhibit, which opened Sept. 9 and runs through Feb. 13,…
Mia, a three-year-old shepherd mix dog, knows that every day when her owner, South Loop resident John Macchione, comes home from work they are going…
After undergoing surgery a few years ago, Jennifer Leach received a call claiming she overpaid her hospital bill and was eligible to receive compensation. It…
Doris Smith said programs like Maywood Youth Mentoring helps her raise her three young grandchildren. “I get a lot of information from the events,” Smith said. “This…
Working for your community is hard work. It is time to relax, and party with R.A.G.E. The 4th Annual celebration of progress and community in Englewood will be…
Some Chicago Public Schools, which fell victim to school closures, are being recommended for re-purposing for low income housing; but arguments suggest this plan won’t benefit these…
The lot across from Velda Brunner’s home on the 300 block of North Lotus Avenue in the Austin neighborhood has been there for years, she…