Rogers Park Residents Urge Police to Crack Down on Gang and Drug Houses
Everytime Luana McIntosh relocates to a new residence to get away from gangs in her Rogers Park neighborhood, she finds the same turf wars , the same issues of violence at her new home. “It’s still the same nonsense,” said McIntosh, who is 62. McIntosh is among the residents in this North Chicago neighborhood who […]
The Chicago Comic: Present and Future
Dressed in a green floral skirt, with a long gray sweater, and no taller than 4’11, Katie McVay, 25, walks into the Gallery Cabaret bar in Bucktown that’s as big as a garage. McVay waves to Johnny the bartender who looks like a cowboy from head-to-toe in his blue denim jeans and Stetson hat. McVay […]
Chicago Bears Wheelchair Rugby Puts Football to Shame
The smell of rubber wafts up from the basketball court inside the gymnasium. Silence reigns until Dan Krell, No. 9, yells “Nice wheels” to his teammate Joe Gerardi, No. 4. The wheels that he’s referring to are not affiliated with a new automobile, because Gerardi has cerebral palsy and he is in a wheelchair. Krell […]
Families question support after loved ones’ killings
When Donna Howard’s 18-year-old son was shot to death more than a year and a half ago, she didn’t know where to turn for support. “We were exhausted, crying and speaking on Facebook,” says Howard. Her son Delvonta Porter was killed Oct. 24, 2011, in the South Shore neighborhood, just blocks from home. Howard found […]
The Seldoms: Ten years of dancing in the windy city
2012 marked the 10 year anniversary for The Seldoms, a small contemporary dance theater company based in Chicago. In their decade working in the city, artistic director Carrie Hanson and her band of loyal dancers have diligently sustained the relevance of their art in the windy city. The Seldoms, a non-profit company, labels itself as […]
Fashion vloggers get their turn in the spotlight
Fashion bloggers are enjoying their moment in the spotlight, and bloggers like BryanBoy, The Sartorialist, and Rumi Neely of FashionToast aremaking major waves in the fashion world. But some fashionistas are pioneering a new style of fashion commentary, called ”vlogging,” which combines blogging and videos, mostly posted on YouTube. Many young women are now vlogging their outfits of the […]
Up Against the “WHAL” The Graph Master Cuts it Up
A crowd of hundreds gathered on a cool, Sunday evening at the Double Tree Hotel in Alsip, Ill., for the 3rd WAHL National Cutting Competition this fall, to witness barbers, cosmetologists, and highly skilled hair stylist compete for the title of the best. The well-light room was filled with young barbers, veterans, and rising stars, the contestants came from states […]
Opinion: Rebel Diaz Raps in Support of Striking Chicago Teachers
Chicagoan Rebel Diaz, a product of Chicago public schools, has produced a video, “Salute to the CTU (Chicago Teachers Union)” supporting the teachers he credits with teaching him how to be an artist. This is an innovative way for a former student to signal support for the Chicago Teachers Union and the striking Chicago teachers. […]
Gardening Galore from U of I Extension Site
Whether you have a green thumb, or have never watered a plant you didn’t kill, this site will connect you with your inner gardener. From houseplants to perennial gardens, from composting to water gardens, the extension service provides simple, clear advice and directions on how to get started or how to make your established garden […]
Ald. Rick Munoz’ Free Speech and Protection of Press Ordinance
On Feb. 13, Ald. Rick Munoz of the 22nd Ward introduced the Free Speech and Protection of the Press ordinance at city council. It prohibits police from blocking access to social media and cell phone networks during the G8 and NATO summits in May. He is putting his ideas, and suggestions from voters and constituents into […]
Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival Returns
The 6th Annual Auburn Gresham 79th Street Renaissance Festival is this Saturday, 9.10.11. There will be lots of food, fun, and entertainment for all ages. Where is the center of the action? At the intersection of 79th Street and Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. New this year to the […]
Grassroots Documentary Could Bring You $2,000
Thom Clark, CMW Image by biverson via Flickr The Community Media Workshop (CMW) is raring to give $2,000 to a student with the best grassroots class project at the Studs Terkel Community Media Awards. If you aren’t sure exactly what a “grassroots project” for the Studs Terkel Community Media Awards should be, check out the […]
