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Back to SearchHow Chicago Families Can Enjoy the End of Summer Break
The first day of school is coming up, but there is still plenty to do for kids in Chicago. Jenny LeFlore aka Mama Fresh says the August gap between t…
2 years, 7 months ago
Why Is Largest Black Parade Called the Bud Billiken?
For the last 94 years, the Bud Billiken Parade has been Chicago’s ultimate back to school bat signal. It’s the largest Black parade in the country an…
2 years, 7 months ago
COVID Cases Rise, What’s a ‘Midwest Vibe?’ and Chicago’s Animal Superstars
Chicago’s Department of Public Health warns that COVID cases and hospitalizations have been going up in recent weeks. Lead producer Simone Alicea and…
2 years, 7 months ago
What’s Next for Chicago Film Industry as Strike Continues?
Local TV and film actors held another rally downtown last week as they strike along with writers, shutting down production in Chicago. Freelance TV a…
2 years, 7 months ago
Northwestern’s Failing Grade, Bunny Virus Hits Chicago, and Midwest Camping
Northwestern University has struggled to manage the fallout from the hazing scandal rocking its athletic department as lawsuits continue to emerge. M…
2 years, 8 months ago
Why the Southwest Side is a Dog Park 'Desert' No More
The vast majority of Chicago’s dog parks are on the North Side. But among all of the city’s equity issues, why should we pay attention to this one? T…
2 years, 8 months ago
What Every Chicagoan Needs to Know About Making a Budget
The rent is due, new college students are setting out into the world, and now is a great time to get your finances in order before the reality of fal…
2 years, 8 months ago
Chicago's 'Mansion Tax,' Airport Pickup Tips, and Who's Our Rap GOAT?
Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies in City Council want to put the Bring Chicago Home ordinance on the March 2024 ballot. The measure would increas…
2 years, 8 months ago
What Chicago Can Learn From Evanston’s Reparations Fight
Mayor Brandon Johnson wants to create an exploratory committee on reparations for descendants of Black formerly enslaved people who have resided in C…
2 years, 8 months ago
More Migrant Shelters Open, Chi Steakhouses are Back, and Still Recovering from Beyoncé
As more temporary housing facilities open for migrants and asylum-seekers, neighborhood resistance grows to the city’s rollout. During this week’s Im…
2 years, 8 months ago