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07-20-2025 Vol 2027

Category: Chicago

Goodman Theatre Revives ‘The Color Purple’ with Stellar Performances

Goodman Theatre Revives ‘The Color Purple’ with Stellar Performances

The Goodman Theatre is celebrating its 99th season with a revival of the acclaimed musical ‘The Color Purple.’ This production…
Mona and Polsky Center Support Entrepreneurs with Zero-Interest Loans in Chicago

Mona and Polsky Center Support Entrepreneurs with Zero-Interest Loans in Chicago

Mona, a social venture focused on aiding underserved entrepreneurs, along with the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and…
Chicago Public Schools Faces Financial Crisis with 161 Layoffs Amid $734 Million Deficit

Chicago Public Schools Faces Financial Crisis with 161 Layoffs Amid $734 Million Deficit

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has laid off 161 employees in a move anticipated to precede more budget cuts worth addressing…
Addressing Violence and Poverty: Chicago’s Community Initiatives

Addressing Violence and Poverty: Chicago’s Community Initiatives

On a recent Tuesday, a long line of individuals gathered outside a food pantry located in the same building as…
Federal Trials for Chicago Gang Leaders to Be Re-Trialed Due to Misconduct Claims

Federal Trials for Chicago Gang Leaders to Be Re-Trialed Due to Misconduct Claims

Two significant federal gang trials in Chicago are facing re-trials this fall following serious claims of prosecutorial misconduct. These cases…
Gas Prices Drop Ahead of July 4 Weekend in Chicago

Gas Prices Drop Ahead of July 4 Weekend in Chicago

As Chicagoans prepare for the long July 4 holiday weekend, they will find some relief at the gas pump, with…
Chicago City Officials Scramble for Accountability in Police Involvement in Immigration Arrests

Chicago City Officials Scramble for Accountability in Police Involvement in Immigration Arrests

Nearly a month has passed since federal immigration agents conducted surprise check-ins in the South Loop, resulting in the arrest…
Goodman Theatre to Celebrate 100 Years with Free Performances Across Chicago

Goodman Theatre to Celebrate 100 Years with Free Performances Across Chicago

The Goodman Theatre, a historic landmark in Chicago, is set to mark its 100th anniversary by providing free theatrical performances…
Chef Toni Roberts Prepares for U.S. Pastry Team Competition

Chef Toni Roberts Prepares for U.S. Pastry Team Competition

On the ninth floor of the University Club of Chicago, chef Toni Roberts artfully plates a chocolate-peanut butter pudding on…
A New Wave of Protests Planned for July 4 Across the United States

A New Wave of Protests Planned for July 4 Across the United States

A coalition of activist groups, led by Indivisible, is preparing for a series of protests and boycotts this July 4,…
Exploring the Flourishing Filipino Culinary Scene in Chicago

Exploring the Flourishing Filipino Culinary Scene in Chicago

In recent years, Chicago has seen a remarkable growth in contemporary Filipino restaurants, building upon the foundation laid by family-owned…
New PBS Documentary ‘Becoming Thurgood’ Explores Life of Justice Thurgood Marshall

New PBS Documentary ‘Becoming Thurgood’ Explores Life of Justice Thurgood Marshall

This fall, audiences will have the opportunity to delve deep into the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the trailblazing…