Submitted on Wed, 03/07/2007 – 22:13. Story by Jennifer Nunez Too often, a celebrated artist will release new material, sending scores of devoted fans rushing to pick up the album. But after skimming through the compilation...
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Submitted on Tue, 03/06/2007 – 18:44. Story by Karen Kring Eight architects-in-the-making from eight corners of the globe will unite in an exhibit that presents their unique perspectives on the city of Chicago. The exhibition, at...
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Submitted on Mon, 03/05/2007 – 07:41. Story by Michael Maranda Mr. Hardik Bhatt, Chicago’s Chief Information Officer was the featured speaker at the February 28th luncheon of the Economic Development Council. His speech “Towards Digital Excellence...
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Submitted on Fri, 03/02/2007 – 14:01. Story by Anna Marevska Stephen T. Mather High School will undergo $30 million in renovations over the next several months. The Northside school is one of three in the city’s...
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Submitted on Thu, 03/01/2007 – 17:35. Story by Anna Marevska Patrick O’Connor secured his seventh term as the 40th Ward alderman. One of 10 alderman running unopposed Feb. 27th, O’Connor garnered 5,625 votes. One in four registered...
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Submitted on Thu, 03/01/2007 – 16:45. Story by Silvana Tabares Edward Burke will continue his 37-year reign as alderman of the 14th Ward, after easily defeating the first challenger he’s had in decades. Burke defeated Paloma Andrade,...
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Submitted on 2/28/2007 Story by Lindsey Taylor Lindsey Taylor takes a look at the candidates for alderman in Chicago’s 2nd Ward, with special attention to issues facing students at Columbia College Chicago. Alderman Madeline Haithcock and...
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Submitted on Tue, 02/27/2007 – 03:01. Story by Lourdes G. Vazquez Sacred Art, located at 2040 W. Roscoe St., celebrated its one-year anniversary with a grand reopening featuring an in-store jewelry making session and a trunk...
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Submitted on Mon, 02/26/2007 – 03:59. Story by Keri Lynch Kids Off The Block (KOB) is a 501(c)3 organization that provides positive alternatives to at-risk low income youth to deter them from gangs, drugs, truancy, violence,...
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Submitted on Fri, 02/23/2007 – 23:48. It’s not every day that legislators readily agree on new environmental legislation. But it happened with the Green Governments Illinois Act, a program that could save taxpayers money as...
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Submitted on Fri, 02/23/2007 – 21:57. Story by Jessica Pearce It’s 19 days before the 2007 city elections, and Scott Waguespack is speaking to a room full of supporters. As he faces about 40 Roscoe Village...
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Submitted on Fri, 02/23/2007 – 15:23. Story by Catherine Rigod Alderman Rey Colon, 45, imagines open spaces in his Near West Side ward where residents could jog, bike, roller blade or simply stroll. The alderman, seeking...
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Submitted n Thu, 02/22/2007 – 22:28. Story by Catherine Rigod Editor’s note: Rey Colón is the winner Ward 35 incumbent Rey Colon and former Alderman Vilma Colom will challenge each other in a runoff April 17 to...
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Submitted on Wed, 02/21/2007 – 23:38. Story by Eleanor Murray A high-profile race for control of the 42nd Ward will end this month with an election that may put the second-longest serving alderman in the city...
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Submitted on Wed, 02/21/2007 – 16:24. Story by Jessica Wylie Shirley Newsome shakes her head as she watches children run on the grass, playing on a neighbor’s property and the street corner instead of using the...
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Submitted  on Wed, 02/21/2007 – 14:11. Are young Americans ready to “Barack” the vote? As U.S. Sen. Barack Obama embarks upon his quest for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 presidential race, this demographic may be...
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