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THE SOUTH SIDE ARTIST TAKES CENTER STAGE AS THE FREE COMMUNITY SERIES CONTINUES TO PUT CHICAGO’S NEXT VOICES IN THE...
We proudly present the 2026 Artists to Watch List, a curated selection of 25 Chicago artists we believe are actively...
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A new proposal could transform Chicago’s South Side, with renderings envisioning a domed Chicago Bears stadium replacing Rate Field, the...
A former employee of a Chicago community center is facing felony charges after prosecutors allege he posed as a basketball...
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Heavy Crownz transformed Lincoln Hall into a full immersive experience centered around growth, community, and redefining the trenches. From the...
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Family members have identified 17-year-old Pedro Ramirez as the teen who was shot and killed Tuesday morning while on the...
The Brief: Black Girl Wellness Fest, powered by Black Girl Vitamins, is bringing a two-day wellness experience to Chicago June...
The Brief Chicago saw a historic Memorial Day weekend after police reported zero homicides during the holiday period — the...
For 21 years, Lachris Watson lay in a hospital bed in California, in a coma, alive but unreachable, while her...
The North Lawndale College Prep Boys Track & Field team is heading to the 2026 IHSA Class 1A State Finals...
You already know what it is. You pull up to the pump, you look at that number on the screen,...
A video circulating online has sparked widespread concern after it appears to show a Carver Early College employee involved in...
