German Market Lights Up Chicago’s Daley Center
A look at an afternoon at the Christkindle market in downtown Chicago through a collection of Vine and Instagram videos captured by journalism students @CCCJournalism.
Chicagoans Speak Out About Shopping on Thanksgiving
From Christkindlemarket in Chicago, we see what people are thinking about Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and rushing the season.
Columbus Day Parade: Cold Air, Excited Crowd
The fall breeze is finally showing off among these Italian flags. This year’s Columbus Day Parade in Chicago had a crowd, despite the cold. So, what’s on spectators’ and participants’ minds? You can find the answers from those cheerful voices. Columbus Day Parade 2013
Are Your Political Opinions Fact-Based? Test Yourself and See
Celebrate Constitution Day, September 16, with some new educational games, videos, and activities for people of all ages, and classroom lessons for teachers across the country. See if you are ready for a fact-based battle of the wits about the Bill of Rights and Constitution of the United States of America. The Bill of Rights Institute’s […]
Historic Prairie District Neighborhood Event to Feature 6000 Eggs
The Prairie District Neighborhood Alliance will host its Annual Easter Egg Hunt, at Chicago’s Women’s Park and Gardens, featuring a variety of family activities, on Saturday, April 23 from 12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m. This popular holiday event is expected to draw over a 1000 people from the South Loop and surrounding communities. The Easter Egg […]
Toy Parade Brings Christmas to Needy Children
Families lined up along the streets and children stood there bearing the cold Chicago winds on Dec. 11, waiting, hoping they could maybe get one glimpse of Santa on his way through the streets of Bridgeport and Canaryville on the city’s South Side. Sirens could be heard off in the distance and children grew more […]
Recession Proof? Chicago Theatre Scene Still Thriving, Good Ticket Prices Can Be Found
Economically, times are tough, but Chicago’s theatre scene is still thriving. There are good deals to be had, and many holiday-themed shows are being staged now, as Carla Pesono reports in this news video: Chicago Theatre Beat: Holiday shows on a tight budget
