The recently released movie “Chi-Raq,” directed by Spike Lee, has caused an uproar among some Chicagoans who say it will offer an unrealistic depiction of the city. …
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The Black Star Project, located at the corner of 35th and King Drive, is a nonprofit organization serving the Bronzeville community by offering mentoring and…
In 2000, 15-year-old Mohammed Chyad was a member of Iraq’s National Badminton Team and translator. Then, after the U.S. Invasion of Iraq in 2003, everything…
What’s the secret to becoming powHERful? For an increasing number of women on the North Side, the answer is pizza and beer. Pizzeria Serio, known…
A day after Republicans wrested control of the U.S. Senate from Democratic hands, proponents of immigration reform, including U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Chicago), called on President Barack…
Carmichael Pusateri, the owner of Cycle Bike Shop, has been around to see all of the recent trends in Chicago cycling, including its recent spike…
President Barack Obama addressed the U.N. General Assembly Wednesday morning just days after the United States and Arab partners launched airstrikes in Syria and Iraq.…
A coalition of Illinois activist groups met in front of Federal Plaza Wednesday and called on U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (D-Ill.) to eliminate big business’ involvement…