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‘I got you’: Illinois educators help undocumented students find path to college
For undocumented students with college dreams, Illinois is one of the better states to be. It’s one of 19 where they can get state funding and pay…
1 year, 5 months ago
Chicago psychedelic soul singer Manasseh dishes on his distinct personal style
Psychedelic soul and R-and-B singer Manasseh is known for his breathtaking vocals and myriad collaborations. But the Chicagoan has also earned a r…
1 year, 5 months ago
It’s no secret that the Democratic party holds a great deal of political power in Illinois.
Democrats hold every statewide constitutional office - from the Governor to the Comptroller. And the House and Senate at the state capitol are ove…
1 year, 5 months ago
Lyric Opera’s new leader John Mangum on taking Chicago's company into the future
Chicago’s Lyric Opera has a new general director. John Mangum took the reins earlier this month. He’s only the fifth person to run the internatio…
1 year, 5 months ago
Jurors begin to hear wiretaps of how ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his power
The federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan finally got underway this week. Jurors heard witnesses describe how …
1 year, 5 months ago
Big pharma is throwing a lot of cash at IL congressional members
Big pharma is throwing a lot of campaign money at IL congressional members as we approach the election. All 17 Illinois incumbents are up for re-…
1 year, 5 months ago
Coronation, a new play in Chicago, imagines a United States with a female queen.
Refracted Theater moved from New York City to Chicago during the COVID-19 pandemic…. and has since made its name as a theater that challenges conv…
1 year, 5 months ago
How does seemingly popular legislation die at the Illinois capitol? Many ways -- here's one of them.
Illinois lawmakers introduce thousands of bills every year – and sometimes one of them seems really popular. People flood the capitol in support c…
1 year, 5 months ago
Chicago’s rental crisis: Is an algorithm rigging the system?
Landlords in the Chicago area are using real estate software made by RealPage, a tech company that may be engaging in an illegal price-fixing scheme …
1 year, 5 months ago
Meet the Chicago weaver making art that goes to the grave with you
Death is the great equalizer …. AND it can be a taboo topic. One Chicago artist wants to bring conversations about death and dying out of the shadows…
1 year, 5 months ago