The center will now offer all its art classes on a contribution-based model in order to ensure more equitable access to artmaking, education and community engagement.
Stories by Eunice Alpasan
Providers Should Consider Giving Kids 2nd Dose of Measles Vaccine Sooner as Chicago Sees New Cases, Health Officials Say
Measles cases in Chicago account for more than half of reported cases in the U.S. so far this year. More than half of the measles cases in the city were in children ages 4 or younger.
Illinois Sees Lowest Presidential Primary Voter Turnout in Decades: State Election Officials
Voter turnout for the March 19 Illinois primary election was 19.07%, the lowest in at least the last 50 years, according to official vote totals certified Friday by state election officials.
Illinois Now Home to Federally Recognized Tribal Land After Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Given Back Portion of Ancestral Land
A U.S. Department of the Interior decision places portions of Shab-eh-nay Reservation land, which is located in DeKalb County, into trust for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, which gives the tribal nation sovereignty over the land.
Afghan Evacuees’ Resettlement in Chicago Offers Lessons for Caring for Future Humanitarian Arrivals: Report
After the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan, an initial 80,000 Afghans were evacuated to the U.S. in 2021 following America’s botched withdrawal from the country. More than 2,300 Afghan evacuees have since resettled in Illinois, according the Illinois Department of Human Services.
For 25 Years, Guest House Has Provided Temporary Medical Lodging to Patients and Families in Need
The Chicago nonprofit helps patients access advanced care or specialized treatment often only found in major cities at a limited number of hospitals or academic medical centers. A 25th anniversary celebration is planned for Monday.
‘Two Dads Defending Democracy’ Tour Aims to Highlight Importance of Having Conversations Across Political Divides
Joe Walsh, former Republican congressman for Illinois, and Fred Guttenberg, a gun safety advocate whose daughter Jaime Guttenberg was murdered in the Parkland school shooting in 2018, have come together for their ‘Two Dads Defending Democracy' tour.
Traveling This Summer? Avoid Packing These Items in Your Carry-On to Steer Clear of Delays, TSA Says
Get to the airport early and do your research ahead of time about what you can pack, TSA officials said.
28-Year-Old Finnish Conductor Klaus Mäkelä Chosen as New Music Director of Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Klaus Mäkelä has been called “perhaps the fastest-rising conductor of his generation” by The New York Times. He will be the 11th music director in the ensemble’s 133-year history.
Chicago Tribune Reporter’s New Book Explores Lori Lightfoot’s Tumultuous Tenure Leading the City
“The City is Up for Grabs: How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Led and Lost a City in Crisis” by Chicago Tribune reporter Gregory Pratt offers an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look into Lightfoot's tumultuous tenure in office.
Chicago Park District Workers Vote to Authorize Strike as Their Union Calls on Johnson to Intervene in Negotiations
More than 2,200 Chicago Park District workers, represented by the union SEIU Local 73, have been in contract negotiations for nine months, the union said.
Advocates Say Domestic Violence is a Community Safety Issue After Killing of 11-Year-Old Jayden Perkins
“We see a lot with our clients, this cycle of domestic violence, and unfortunately, a cycle of systems failing victims,” said Ashley Olson, associate director of Ascend Justice.
With Around 110K Outstanding Democratic Vote-By-Mail Ballots in Cook County, Race for State’s Attorney Remains Close
The Democratic race between retired judge Eileen O’Neill Burke and former prosecutor Clayton Harris for Cook County state’s attorney remains too close to call.
Here’s Where Chicago Voters Who Need Language Assistance Can Vote in Tuesday’s Primary Election
Select voting locations will have assigned bilingual poll workers and paper ballots in Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Tagalog and Polish, according to the Chicago Board of Elections. Additionally, every precinct polling place in the city will have a touchscreen voting machine and audio ballot in 12 languages.
Common, Fruko y Sus Tesos Announced as Headliners for Millennium Park’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
The special anniversary celebration will take place July 18-21, in addition to the annual film and music events programming offered at Millennium Park.
Chicago Architect John Ronan Selected to Design First National Memorial in D.C. Dedicated to Fallen Journalists
"The role of the journalist has never been more important, and the ideals of a free press never more consequential than it is today," architect John Ronan said.
Illinois DCFS, Other State Agencies to Hold Job Fair Thursday at UIC
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and several other state agencies are holding a job fair Thursday at the UIC Jane Addams College of Social Work.
WTTW News Explains: Why Does Chicago Dye the River Green for St. Patrick’s Day?
There’s no more iconic Chicago St. Patrick’s Day tradition than dyeing the Chicago River green.
Expect Delays: Next Phase of Kennedy Expressway Construction to Begin Monday — With Reversible Express Lanes Closing Until Fall
The construction is part of the second phase of a three-year, $150 million project to rehab the I-90/I-94 Kennedy Expressway from the I-94 Edens Expressway junction to Ohio Street.
Here Are the Top 10 Consumer Complaints in Illinois For 2023
For a third year in a row, complaints regarding home repair and remodeling top the list of written consumer complaints filed to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
First Measles Case in Chicago Resident Since 2019 Confirmed, Health Officials Say
Health officials said they are working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to measles, including at the facilities where the resident sought medical care.
More Than 3,500 Teenagers in Illinois Pre-Register to Vote, As New Law Goes Into Effect: State Election Officials
Some teenagers in Illinois who are too young to vote for this year's primary and general election are already preparing for their first chance to vote in other future elections.
Early Voting Expands Across Chicago for March 19 Illinois Primary
Starting Monday, voters in Chicago will have more places to cast their ballots ahead of the Illinois primary election on March 19.
Students Seek Feedback From Transit Riders on How CTA Can Bring ‘Joy’ to Its Stations: ‘It’s a Pipe Dream, But It Gives Us Hope’
Students at the University of Illinois Chicago are conducting the survey as part of a capstone project, which focuses on getting rider feedback on the UIC Halsted Blue Line station, Roosevelt Red Line station and the Clark/Division Red Line station.
Federal Food Assistance Program for Mothers, Children Faces $1B Shortfall. Here’s How That Could Impact Services in Illinois
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, also known as WIC, is facing a $1 billion budget shortfall, and Congress has until March to secure funding. Illinois would need about $24 million in additional funding for the 2024 fiscal year to serve its eligible population.
Indiana Resident With Measles Visited 3 Chicago Hospitals While Contagious, Health Officials Say
Local health officials are working to notify people who may have been exposed to measles after a northwest Indiana resident sought medical care last week in Chicago while contagious with the infection.
