A polar plunge, Cubs-inspired garden show, film festivals and live music usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
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March Rent Report Reveals More Renters, ‘Average’ Satisfaction
Mar 1, 2017 | Maya Miller
Nearly 2,000 renters in Chicago gave the city poor marks for weather, quality of schools and safety, but landed more favorably on public transit and job opportunities, according to a survey conducted by Apartment List.
Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards Highlight Progress, Positivity
Feb 28, 2017 | Maya Miller
The 18-year-old founder of a Chicago clothing line will be the youngest recipient of a leadership award at the Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards on Tuesday. Meet Raven Smith and learn about her brand, Straight From The Go.
Chicago Ideas Asks Panel, Audience to ‘Reimagine Prison’
Feb 27, 2017 | Maya Miller
The nation’s prison system was in the spotlight last week at an event hosted by Chicago Ideas and the New York-based Vera Institute of Justice.
‘90 Days, 90 Voices’ Shares Stories of Immigrants, Refugees in Chicago
Feb 24, 2017 | Maya Miller
Inspired by President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration, a team of local journalists launched a website this week to tell the stories of immigrants and refugees living in Chicago.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 23-26
Feb 23, 2017 | Maya Miller
Live blues, a jazz fest and a vintage pop-up show usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
‘Sleep In’ Spotlights Youth Homelessness in Chicago
Feb 23, 2017 | Maya Miller
With nearly 20,000 homeless youth in Chicago, an all-night benefit aims to raise awareness and funds for 13 homeless agencies, shelters and drop-in centers. Learn more.
Neighborhood Project Aims to Grow Chicago’s Public Art Profile
Feb 21, 2017 | Maya Miller
New murals, sculpture and other works of public art are coming to each of Chicago’s 50 wards as part of the city’s Year of Public Art initiative.
‘Positive Vibes’ in North Lawndale an Alternative to Crime Narrative
Feb 21, 2017 | Maya Miller
North Lawndale native Patrick Daniels says his neighborhood is defined by more than violence, and he’s working to change that narrative at UCAN.
Data: Upward Battle for African-American Males in Chicago
Feb 20, 2017 | Maya Miller
Unemployment rates for African-American males in Chicago are nearly three times higher than the national average, according to data released Monday by U.S. Rep. Danny Davis.
Augmented Reality App Sharpens Focus on St. Valentine’s Day Massacre
Feb 17, 2017 | Maya Miller
Last fall, 21st century technology was used to tell the story of a 20th century tragedy: the Eastland Disaster. The team behind that project is set to launch a second installment of its augmented reality app. Learn more.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 16-19
Feb 16, 2017 | Maya Miller
Mavis Staples, a roller skating party and spirited festivals usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
BuzzFeed Editor: How to Live in a World of Misinformation and Fake News
Feb 14, 2017 | Maya Miller
BuzzFeed editor Craig Silverman talks about the consequences of living in a world of misinformation and fake news, and discusses how media platforms, businesses and individuals can begin countering it.
Report: Evictions, Missed Payments Bite into City Budget
Feb 13, 2017 | Maya Miller
Sixty-two percent of Chicago families have less than $2,000 in savings, according to a new report. While this type of financial insecurity can lead to unpaid bills and evictions, it can also directly impact city budgets.
How Social Media is Being Used to Prevent Chicago Violence
Feb 10, 2017 | Maya Miller
Social media has been criticized for inciting violence, but it can also be used to prevent it. How the public and private sectors are using platforms like Twitter as a “tool” for doing just that.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 9-12
Feb 9, 2017 | Maya Miller
Discounted theater tickets, pizza parties and a giant car show and usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Feb. 2-5
Feb 2, 2017 | Maya Miller
An after-hours museum party, ice cream for breakfast and Super Bowl parties usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
Ta-Nehisi Coates: ‘Chicago is the Capital of Black America’
Feb 1, 2017 | Maya Miller
The journalist and author spoke Tuesday night to a crowd of more than 1,000 Northwestern University faculty, staff and students on topics of race, journalism, politics and identity.
Museum Celebrates Black History Month With Annual Art Display
Jan 31, 2017 | Maya Miller
Underway at the Museum of Science and Industry is the longest-running exhibition of African-American art in the country. Learn more about the museum’s program and the origins of Black History Month.
Chicago’s 7-Cent Bag Tax to Start Feb. 1
Jan 31, 2017 | Maya Miller
Shopping trips may become additionally taxing for Chicagoans starting in February as the checkout bag tax is set to go into effect on the first of the month.
Metra Fare Increases Begin Feb. 1
Jan 30, 2017 | Maya Miller
Metra fare increases as of Wednesday include 25-cent increases for one-way tickets and $11.75 more for monthly passes.
‘Radical’ Gallery Exhibition Houses 2 Homeless Chicagoans
Jan 27, 2017 | Maya Miller
A Chicago gallery’s newest exhibition takes an unusual approach to addressing homelessness. Meet the creative team behind the “House” show.
10 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 25-29
Jan 26, 2017 | Maya Miller
Restaurant deals, a polar plunge, the White Sox and a hip-hop festival usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.
‘Lingerie Campaign’ Activist on Changing Saudi Culture
Jan 24, 2017 | Maya Miller
Reem Asaad led the “lingerie campaign” that helped get women into the workforce in Saudi Arabia, and is now using her platform to highlight the ways social media has impacted the changing Saudi culture.
Thousands of Demonstrators Flood Loop for Women’s March on Chicago
Jan 22, 2017 | Maya Miller
Chants of “this is what democracy looks like” echoed Saturday through the streets of downtown Chicago as an estimated 250,000 individuals flooded the area to take part in the Women’s March on Chicago.
Chicago Group Leaves Mark on Sundance Film Festival
Jan 19, 2017 | Maya Miller
Chicago Media Project co-founders Paula Froehle and Steve Cohen are on a mission to put Chicago on the map as the next impact media hub.