The artistic community is not just in museums or art installations but in the streets of Chicago. New pieces pop up all over the city or are restored to their natural beauty. Today the street art scene is embedded in Chicago as iconic sculptures and landmarks that have thrived over…

By Jean Serrano and Monse Mora Yarine Velez and Jeimmy Ramirez are among 34,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in Illinois. Velez immigrated with her family when she was only 6 years old. Before DACA, she was living in The United States illegally and with the constant fear of…

More than a thousand protests have been peaceful over the past year, yet some have developed into violence. Protest has swept across America due to the death of George Floyd, as a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee to his neck for nine minutes while Floyd was handcuffed and lying…

The Children’s Safety Zone Program protects children and pedestrians by reminding motorists to obey speed limits — especially in areas near schools. In addition, the program uses automated safety cameras to identify and ticket drivers who are breaking the law by exceeding the speed limit. School Zones: Monday through Friday …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents monitored their children’s online classes waiting for schools to reopen. Then vaccines happened, schools reopened, and teachers returned, but many students did not. Many experts suggest that in-person instruction is the best way to academic recovery for those who have fallen behind. …

Major League Baseball had a growing problem that pitchers were slathering their hands with a foreign substance to help with their pitches at a higher and more precise rate. In June 2021, the batting average was lower than any season in history due to the MLB crackdown. The spin rate…

By: Monse Mora Craft beer is difficult to define, as it can be a personal experience — the U.S. has various beer styles, brands, and flavors to choose from. Yet, with modern technology and associations’ support, people can make their beer with the Independent Craft Brewer Seal. …

Education: College Tuition Program Editor’s note: This story was originally posted on Dec. 12, 2012 and is housed at RedLineProject.org By Bob Smith Gov. Pat Quinn visited DePaul University’s Loop campus on Wednesday to discuss how pension reform is harming the Monetary Award Program (MAP) college scholarships and access to…