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The James Beard Awards are coming to town – here’s what to look for

The annual James Beard Awards return to Chicago on Monday.

Known as “the Oscars of the food world,” the awards turn Chicago into the culinary capital …

5 hours ago

Republican lawmakers grilled the leader of Chicago Public Schools today [wed] about transgender students, race, abortion and religion.

C-P-S C-E-O Macquline [Mack-UH-lynne] King was testifying at a contentious U-S House education committee hearing. At one point King had an exchan…

20 hours ago

As Airbnbs increase around the Obama Center, housing advocates worry

Four months ago, the organization behind the Obama Presidential Center held a workshop to teach South Side homeowners how to rent out their places on…

1 day, 6 hours ago

Norman Teague’s Obama center benches are pure Chicago

When you go to an art museum, the seating isn’t typically top of mind… especially when you’re surrounded by masterpieces.

But in the Obama Presidenti…

2 days, 2 hours ago

Pokémon GO fans celebrate community at Chicago festival

Pokemon Go fest *fully* returns to Chicago this weekend for the first time in seven years.

Attendees from all around the world are convening in Grant…

3 days ago

Are the Chicago Bears destined for Indiana?

It looks like the Bears may have finally landed on a location for a new stadium, and it’s Hammond, Indiana. The team’s board of directors voted Th…

5 days, 21 hours ago

The star of this year’s Blues Fest: Chicago’s Alligator Records

The Chicago Blues Festival kicks off tonight [THURS]. The fest is celebrating 55 years of Chicago’s own Alligator Records.

Some of the label’s biggest…

1 week ago

Simeon students break a leg, but they aren't playing basketball

Sometimes a star is born on a high school stage.

For others, the stage is a safe place where creativity and courage can blossom.

But at a Chicago high…

1 week ago

Chicago teens taking e-scooters to school, despite the dangers

A lot of teens in Chicago take public transit to school.

Now, some are opting for e-scooters.

Teens say they’re cool, convenient.

But they’re also dang…

1 week, 1 day ago

Hear how a new program brings jazz to CTA Red Line stops all summer

If you happen to be on a Red Line train platform this summer and hear some Jazz music floating through the air, you’re not crazy.

This summer, Jazz b…

1 week, 2 days ago