A 'classy' flash mob

Mar. 19, 2012
Soprano Renee Fleming and cellist Yo-Yo Ma led a chorus of high school students and Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians in a performance at the Thompson Center.

As unemployment rises, Chicagoans protest

Jul. 8, 2011
The U.S. Department of Labor reported today that the nation's unemployment rate rose to a six-month high of 9.2 percent, up from last month's rate of 9.1 percent.

Feminist 'SlutWalk' movement hits Chicago

Jun. 4, 2011
Photos of the rally following the Chicago SlutWalk on Saturday June 4. It was held in Daley Plaza. In an interview with WBEZ about the event, Chief co-organizer Jamie Keiles said, “I would like to see sex entirely removed from the idea of rape. It’s a violent crime.