West Loop residents may see changes soon to one of the area’s well known streets.
The West Central Association (WCA) and others are proposing a West Loop Madison Street safety plan as part of the Madison Streetscape Project, which may feature speed bumps on Madison Street along with pedestrian upgrades, but no bike lanes
The fate of the city’s Christopher Columbus statues removed from public view and now in storage for almost two years is unclear, as supporters and opponents remain steadfast in their beliefs about the voyager’s place in history.
The year 2020 stands out as one of the most significant in “the long, startling saga of political and public corruption” in Chicago and across Illinois, according to a new report published by political scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC).
Plans for the future of the St. Adalbert Church property at 1650 W. 17th St. in Pilsen have led to at least one verbal confrontation between Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez (25th).
“There’s nothing like summer in the city,” said Aaron Burr in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s blockbuster Hamilton. Indeed, there is nothing comparable to summertime and nothing like summer theatre, especially in Chicago.
Thalia Avila, a fifth grade Embers Academy student, won $200 for her first place essay and poster about her grandfather, Frank Avila, which Thalia submitted to the Arab American Association for Engineers and Architects, Illinois Chapter, an organization encouraging young people’s interest in engineering.
During summertime in Chicago, a variety of events provide fun for kids and adults alike. Take advantage of the season through Gazette Chicago’s annual Summer in the City guide, which will help you enjoy unique activities and events.
Looking for fun and educational activities for your kids and teens this summer? Several organizations can provide an answer
