Tina Fey's Chicago love affair

Jan. 31, 2013
Tina Fey's love affair with Chicago is well documented. As 30 Rock wraps up tonight, here's a look back at the show's Chicago connections.

West Chicago's 'Queer Explosion'

Jan. 31, 2013
This Wednesday, Logan Square’s Subject to Change dance party celebrated a milestone. January 31 marked one full year for the queer gathering, which takes place at the Burlington Bar on the last Wednesday of every month.

There's no crying in roller derby

Jan. 28, 2013
The Windy City Rollers return for another season of grand slams and girl power. 

Illinois flu death toll at 58

Jan. 25, 2013
State health officials say Illinois flu activity continues to be high in a season where the virus struck earlier than usual.

A Home Denied: Struggling Against Displacement From Chicago to Palestine

Jan. 23, 2013
How the housing justice movement in Chicago is connected to the Palestinian struggle against displacement and home demolitions.

Chicago to get $15M for aging pipelines

Jan. 16, 2013
The city of Chicago is getting a $15 million low-interest loan to help replace aging drinking-water mains and pipes.

Chief Keef facing jail for parole violation

Jan. 16, 2013
Chicago rapper Chief Keef has been taken into custody after a juvenile court judge decided a video of him firing a semiautomatic rifle at a New York gun range was a violation of probation.

Fresh tips: Race, gender and nail art

Jan. 15, 2013
How internal cultural prejudices kept me away from a love of nail art.

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