Stories by AJ LaTrace
Virtual Adoptions No Apparent Hurdle for Pet-Seeking Chicagoans
| AJ LaTrace
The pandemic has led many cooped-up city dwellers to seek out the companionship of a pet. It’s kept rescue organizations busier than usual — and has led to some unexpected benefits as adoptions go virtual.
Vision for Emmett Till’s Woodlawn Home Goes Beyond Landmark Status
| AJ LaTrace
Exactly 65 years after the brutal killing and shocking open-casket funeral of Emmett Till, the red brick two-flat where he lived with his mother is finally on the path to an official city landmark designation.
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