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Chicagoan of the Year Faces Deportation

Chicagoan of the Year Faces Deportation

By: Ashmar Mandou Outside of the Chicago Immigration Court Wednesday morning, a pool of activities held a press conference ahead of immigration hearing in the deportation case of immigrant rights… Read more »

Live Nation Launches ‘National Concert Week’

Live Nation Launches ‘National Concert Week’

Live Nation announced ‘National Concert Week’ will take place April 30 through May 8 with an exclusive $20 all-in ticket offer for fans to celebrate the kickoff to its biggest… Read more »

Ford Urges Illinois Supreme Court to Require Racial and Discrimination Training

Ford Urges Illinois Supreme Court to Require Racial and Discrimination Training

Seeking to limit discriminatory practices in the courtroom, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, passed a resolution out of a House committee Wednesday that urges the Illinois Supreme Court… Read more »

Friendly Tap Announces Friendly Folk Fest 6

Friendly Tap Announces Friendly Folk Fest 6

All Friendly folks are welcome to the sixth annual two-day festival.  Friendly Folk Fest will take place on June 1 and June 2.  Friday music starts at 6pm ($20 admission); Saturday music… Read more »

Free Street Welcomes FEMelanin as Guest Artists-in-Residency

Free Street Welcomes FEMelanin as Guest Artists-in-Residency

This Spring, Free Street welcomes the performance collective FEMelanin to present “Epic Tales from the Land of Melanin,” a joyful and participatory performance aimed at audiences ages 5 and up…. Read more »

Cicero Signs Agreement to Make Enhanced Medical Services Available in Emergencies

Cicero Signs Agreement to Make Enhanced Medical Services Available in Emergencies

Cicero Town President Larry Dominick signed an agreement this week that grants access to Rush University Medical Center to make a specialized Mobile Stroke Unit available to assist in responding… Read more »

Chicago Park District’s Summer Registration Now Open

Chicago Park District’s Summer Registration Now Open

Chicago Park District’s online registration for its popular summer day camp and park programs is now open. This year, the summer day camp curriculum will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of… Read more »

City Launches ‘#ThatsHarassment’ Campaign

City Launches ‘#ThatsHarassment’ Campaign

The City of Chicago and actor and producer David Schwimmer launched ‘#ThatsHarassment’ in Chicago, a citywide campaign to empower victims and bystanders to speak out and provide tools for employers… Read more »

Residente de Chicago del Año Enfrenta la Deportación

Residente de Chicago del Año Enfrenta la Deportación

Por: Ashmar Mandou Fuera de la Corte de Inmigración de Chicago, el miércoles por la mañana, un grupo de activistas sostuvieron una conferencia de prensa sobre la audiencia de inmigración… Read more »

Ford Exhorta a la Corte Suprema de Illinois a que Pida Entrenamiento Sobre Perfiles Raciales y Discriminación

Ford Exhorta a la Corte Suprema de Illinois a que Pida Entrenamiento Sobre Perfiles Raciales y Discriminación

Buscando limitar las prácticas discriminatorias en los juzgados, la Rep. estatal, LaShawn K. Ford, (D-Chicago) aprobó el miércoles una resolución en el Comité de la Cámara, que exhorta a la… Read more »