Leo High School choir headed to ‘America’s Got Talent’ quarterfinals in August
Members of Leo High School's choir are taking their fame in stride now that the melodic prowess of the 22 young men from the South Side Catholic school for boys...
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Block party shows UnBlocked Englewood’s progress on repairing South Side homes
UnBlocked Englewood is acquiring vacant lots and repairing dozens of buildings on the South Side. The transformation has far been beyond the neighborhood's expectations.
Pushing forward: Now that girls flag football is an IHSA sport, the work shifts to creating college programs for female athletes
The landscape of girls flag football in Illinois continues shifting as the foundation being built at the high school level now turns to higher education.
Student loan debt is front of mind for one Chicago attorney: ‘If you forgive $40,000 or $50,000, for a middle-class family, that’s life changing’
"If you forgive $40,000 or $50,000, for a middle-class family, that's life-changing," says Rae Kaplan, whose law firm helps with debt refinancing or elimination.
On eve of DNC, a summit that centers racial equity will bring together elected officials and community leaders
The Journey for Justice Alliance will bring together community leaders, elected officials and educators to discuss urban policy reform.
Wealth in Chicago’s Black and brown communities was eroded intentionally by discriminatory policies, study finds
"The Color of Wealth" report shows how race impacts homeownership, access to financial tools and resources, incarceration and debt.
‘Gilded Agility’ at the International Museum of Surgical Science captures Black dancers’ bodies in 14K gold
Local artist D. Lammie-Hanson's exhibit has a series of images created with metalpoint.
Dove’s Nest cabin provides free lakeside respite for patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families
The Wisconsin cabin offers relaxation and recreation, such as a pontoon boat, paddleboarding, kayaking, barbecuing and making s'mores.
New South Side community arts space and its literary festival are ‘remixing the narrative’ on youths and reading
The simple red and white exterior of the BiB Community Arts Space belies the treasure trove found inside. Blue and silver star-shaped balloons cling to a storefront that looks like...
Peoria native Liv Warfield talks past, present and future after Golden Buzzer moment on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Simon Cowell pushed the famous Golden Buzzer after Peoria native Liv Warfield's audition, complete with golden confetti, standing ovation and tears.