The Obama Presidential Center hosted a grand opening ceremony complete with a host of musical acts and notable guests.
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Labor Advocates, Teachers and Students Gather for May Day Rally and March
Labor unions, community groups and Chicago Public Schools students are among those gathering Friday afternoon in recognition of May Day.
2025 Chicago Holiday Events Guide
From light shows to plays, sing-alongs and festive pop-ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. We’ve rounded up some of the season’s highlights in Chicago and the suburbs.
2024 Chicago Holiday Events Guide
From light shows to theater, themed bars and dance spectacles, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season. We’ve rounded up some of the season’s highlights in Chicago and the suburbs.
April Fools! Record Warmth Gives Way to Snow as Spring Takes Chicago on Roller-Coaster Weather Ride
In true springtime-in-Chicago fashion, last week’s record-setting summer-like temperatures gave way to a return on winter Monday, as people woke up to snow-covered cars and below-freezing wind chills.
Overcoming Barriers, Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Care in Latino Communities
Mental health professionals are continuing to bridge the gap on mental health care in Latino communities by offering more culturally competent care and normalizing conversations about mental health.
Formerly Incarcerated People Look to Turn Their Experiences Into Positive Change
Tawana Pope and Nicholas Crayton had their own unexpected journeys and challenges, but continue to push for a better life. Pope is the founder of the nonprofit Diamonds In The Making Outreach and previously had been in and out of jail, struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. Crayton was released from prison just last year from the Life Skills Re-Entry Center.
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