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The Journey of Colleen Taylor Sen: A Culinary Authority on Indian Cuisine

The Journey of Colleen Taylor Sen: A Culinary Authority on Indian Cuisine

Culinary luminary Madhur Jaffrey describes the book “Feasts and Fasts: A History of Food in India” as one of the…
Chicago’s Transit System Faces Dire Cuts Without New Funding

Chicago’s Transit System Faces Dire Cuts Without New Funding

Few things in Chicago are quite as iconic as the beloved “L” lines that criss-cross the city, providing rapid transit…
Chicago Small Business Owners Brace for Impact of Tariffs

Chicago Small Business Owners Brace for Impact of Tariffs

At Mad Mike’s Barber Shop in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, Ismael Acuña Jaimez puts the finishing touches on a customer’s…
4/20 Celebrations Bloom with Cannabis Events and Promotions in Chicago

4/20 Celebrations Bloom with Cannabis Events and Promotions in Chicago

April is a vibrant month for cannabis enthusiasts, especially with 4/20 just around the corner. Many dispensaries, smoke lounges, and…
Chicago Man Charged with First-Degree Murder After Stabbing Wife in Front of Children

Chicago Man Charged with First-Degree Murder After Stabbing Wife in Front of Children

A man from Chicago has been charged with first-degree murder following the alleged fatal stabbing of his wife in their…
Frustration Grows Among Black Cannabis Dispensary Owners Over Hemp Regulation in Illinois

Frustration Grows Among Black Cannabis Dispensary Owners Over Hemp Regulation in Illinois

Akele Parnell is among the many Black owners of cannabis dispensaries who are frustrated by the lack of hemp regulation…
Chicago Alderman Negotiates New Teen Curfew Amid Summer Violence Concerns

Chicago Alderman Negotiates New Teen Curfew Amid Summer Violence Concerns

Good afternoon, Chicago. A downtown alderman announced today that he is in negotiations with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration regarding a…
Chicago Inspector General Uncovers Ongoing Corruption in City Government

Chicago Inspector General Uncovers Ongoing Corruption in City Government

In a recent quarterly report, Chicago’s Inspector General Deborah Witzburg detailed alarming instances of misconduct within city government, including a…
Ayana Evans’ Performance Invites Audience to Embrace Freedom and Connection at Ralph Arnold Gallery

Ayana Evans’ Performance Invites Audience to Embrace Freedom and Connection at Ralph Arnold Gallery

What does the window of the Ralph Arnold Gallery taste like? Ask performance artist Ayana Evans. A week after the…
Chicago’s Comic and Entertainment Expo Brings Fandom to Life

Chicago’s Comic and Entertainment Expo Brings Fandom to Life

A dancing Mrs. Doubtfire, live eBay auctions and wrapping lines for Connie’s pizza — what more could one crave from…
Exciting New Performances in Chicago: April 2023 Highlights

Exciting New Performances in Chicago: April 2023 Highlights

Chicago’s vibrant arts scene is bustling with a variety of performances and events this April, ranging from theatre and dance…
Uptown and Edgewater’s Broadway Upzoning Proposal Gains Momentum Amid Controversy

Uptown and Edgewater’s Broadway Upzoning Proposal Gains Momentum Amid Controversy

In January, A City That Works writer and Streetsblog Chicago contributor Richard S. Day discussed the benefits of a potential…