Who was Johnny “Vietnam” Nguyen?

“Five years ago, we lost a young man from our neighborhood.”

My presence is extracted from the conversation I am having and I give all of my attention to the man at the microphone.

Walking through Chicago

expectations versus reality

This week has been a whirlwind of street names, sidewalks, and smells as my Discover class explored the city of Chicago. We have been up and down, going from the northern neighborhood of Rogers Park to the…

Walking Chicago

Going nowhere and everywhere all at once.

Chicago’s True South Side

When you hear about Chicago's South Side, you may think it is dangerous every where and gangs are running rampant, people are getting mugged and shot, but that is not the case. When I visited the South Side with my class, I was pleasantly surprised to find almost everything I had…

A Week in Chicago

To me, this week in Chicago was about getting myself orientated with a new surrounding. I have lived near Chicago my whole life , but, as most suburban tourists do, have strictly stayed in the loop. Venturing out into the city this week not only meant familiarizing myself with my city, but…