Chicago bike culture 101

May. 17, 2013
The best places for Chicago cyclists to meet up, tune up and ride like the wind. 

Violence in the streets can start in the home

May. 17, 2013
Chicago experts say children who witness or experience domestic violence are more likely to join gangs.

Latin dance company Luna Negra closes

May. 15, 2013
Luna Negra Dance Theatre’s reputation for exciting, cutting edge Latin dance extended around the world. But their financial troubles and lack of audience support did them in.

Sweatshop-free clothing 'Made in Chicago'

May. 15, 2013
Cheap disposable clothing is like the ‘mystery meat’ of fashion. Now a group of designers, retailers and manufacturers are working together to create quality ‘Made in Chicago’ clothing.

Demolition for World's Fair-era building

May. 13, 2013
A building dating back to the 1893 World's Fair is now being demolished by the city.

Poems for my father(s)

May. 11, 2013
Chicago-born poet Edward Hirsch explores bittersweet childhood memories of the two men who had a hand in raising him.  

What makes Chicago the 'best food city'

May. 10, 2013
Big Star is a love letter to Chicago, a testament to our city’s endless capacity for invention.

Thomas Dyja discusses his book "The Third Coast"

May. 8, 2013
Thomas Dyja discusses his book The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American Dream. Much of what defined the nation as it grew into a superpower was produced in Chicago. The flow of people and commodities made it America’s central clearinghouse, laboratory and factory.

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