Deadline Set For Park District To Replace Unsafe Pool Drains

1 year ago |

Weekend Plans: Prints, Girl Food And Antique Jewelry

1 year ago |

Chicagoans Get Active In The 99% Spring

1 year ago |

Chicago native writes play about hip-hop music

Inspired by music he heard growing up in public housing, artist writes play that reminds his generation about their culture. "It's about falling back in love with yourself," he says.

4 years ago | Megan Cottrell

City reaches 'critical mass' of green vehicles

Chicago officials are pushing for more hybrid vehicles for city workers. They just rolled out the city's first hybrid medium-duty truck, and plan to purchase more as technology improves

over 4 years ago | Marian Wang

Cabrini Connections links public housing kids and professionals

The program matches kids from Cabrini Green with volunteer professionals. The kids get help with their homework and also connect with caring adults. The adults learn about the challenges of growing up in public housing.

over 4 years ago | Megan Cottrell

Teatro Luna paints unvarnished portrait of Latina life

Teatro Luna, born out of its founders frustration at finding too few good roles for Latina actresses, specializes in sketches pulled from real life. Their approach is connecting with audiences in new ways.

5 years ago | Cassandra Harlan