Income disparities seem to appear less distinct when it comes to communicating through social media. “I can always reach my clients by facebook which they keep active even if their phone is inactive,” said Sol Anderson, the regional program manager for LIFT-Chicago, an Uptown-based nonprofit that partners college student volunteers with its low-income clients...
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In Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, Donte Gilliam was walking to his job with the CTA when he was suddenly confronted by a man. On the corner of Lawrence and Kenmore, five guys surrounded him; four of them had guns. Uptown (Photo credit: Alex Barth) “The guy asked me what I was doing. I told him I...
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Singer and actress, Whitney Houston has died at 48. Chicago publications and fans take to social media airwaves sharing memories, condolences, and their pain from news of her untimely death. Whitney Houston Has Died At Age 48 (chicagoist.com) Video: The Most Touching Whitney...
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In his State of the Union speech, President Obama called for states to increase the minimum age at which students can drop out of high school, but people are questioning whether it will actually positively influence teenagers to stay in class. At least one student questions whether it will do much good. “Rather than...
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Charette n.: A focused, short-term workshop engaging diverse disciplines and interest in an effort to explore a range of design opportunities and solutions. The ideas are expressed graphically and supported by text. The Near Northwest Arts Council is putting on a “charette” workshop to discuss the proposed Bronzeville Artist Lofts work/live loft spaces with local artists...
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via YouTube Craig Key, 50, is homeless. He grew up on Chicago’s south side in the Lakefront and Rainbow Beach area. Three weeks ago, after governmental grant money was cut, he was laid off from his job at the Chicago Park District. He was first hired there in December 2009 after being put on...
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Valentine’s Day means big bucks for florists, and this year the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and northern Illinois warns that complaints filed against florists increased 47 percent to 588 complaints in 2011, compared to 2010′s 398. “When buying flowers consumers should be especially careful when making the purchase online or over the phone,” said Steve J....
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Artists and organizations are paying it forward and using skills they’ve learned during tough economic times to teach other artists to get creative about building networks and financing their projects. As a result of a “significant” special grant from the Illinois Arts Council, Executive Director of the Chicago Artists’ Coalition Carolina Jayaram, said her...
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When Felicia Simpson was married to a man who was beating her, she said she took on his habits. “For me to deal with what I went through, I smoked cigarettes and I drank heavily. Not wine, I drunk whisky. just wake up in the morning ,” she recalls. “He woke...
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Since Gov. Pat Quinn refused to sign a bill expanding gambling in Illinois intended to reduce a $15 billion budget deficit, Illinois Sen. Terry Link (D-Vernon Hills) is meeting privately with members of the Gaming Committee to discuss ways of retooling the legislation to meet Quinn’s approval. Link is the sponsor of Senate Bill...
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