4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (376+ words) Over a year after its grand opening June 19, 2025, the Aspire Center for Workforce and Innovation is being recognized for community-led preservation that’s improved development and quality of life in its community. On Wednesday, Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (229+ words) And happy second week of school for Chicago Public Schools! It’s the first year that CPS is implementing a citywide Whole School Safety Plan — one that was, in part, written by West Siders. The effort to provide more socio-emotional and…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (773+ words) Third City Studio welcomed a new art exhibition on Saturday titled Midnight Blooms, featuring the work of nine Chicago artists. About 30 people attended the opening event at 5538 W. North Ave. The exhibition, curated by former Third City Studio artist Jeff Rivers,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (653+ words) Classic cars, music and youth performances filled Ogden Avenue on Sunday as the second annual Lawndale Route 66 Festival celebrated North Lawndale’s connection to the historic highway. The free festival grew from Chicago’s Historic Route 66 Classic Car & Bike Show and now…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (785+ words) The former Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church at 832 N. Leclaire, previously occupied by St. Mark International Christian Church until more than a decade ago, may have a buyer. Commercial real estate agent Fermin Perez of Century 21 Circle said Monday…...