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The former presidential residence 1258 N. LaSalle sold for $2.3 million. During the historic part-time faculty strike, union members and students protested outside the residence on Nov. 10, 2023.
Exclusive: Columbia sells controversial presidential residence for $2.3 million
The buyer, Chicago resident Sylvia Ramsay, of Hyde Park, told the Chronicle the house would be a private residence.
By Allison Shelton, Reporter • June 27, 2025
CAMPUS
Columbia library holds free summer sewing workshops for students
Columbia library holds free summer sewing workshops for students
By Lee Overton, Reporter
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Recent graduate, Chase Lowry, and senior Mora Forkapa work on their fashion project for NASCAR in the fashion lab in 623 S. Wabash on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Columbia students rev up race weekend with NASCAR fashion show
Martin Bernstein, an adjunct professor in the School of Film and Television, sits aboard one of the boats he charters, the Alexa, while docked at Belmont Harbor in Chicago on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
On land or water, Columbia film instructor Martin Bernstein still finds new stories to tell
Columbia College Chicago went through a second round of layoffs as the college's financial crisis continues. The 33 E. Ida B Wells building is seen on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Columbia moves to cover fall courses following latest round of layoffs
As Columbia College Chicago is celebrating its 135 year anniversary since it's founding in 1890, a second round of layoffs has been announced amidst the college's financial crisis. 135 year banners can be seen on Wabash Ave. outside the Student Center on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Breaking: Columbia lays off 20 more full-time faculty in surprise summer round of cuts
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ARTS & CULTURE
Performer of Pride Fest's Drag Show struts down the crowd on their way to the stage on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
Chicago’s 24th Pride Fest draws crowds despite sweltering heat
By Uriel Reyes and Allison Shelton
The Stefan Hillesheim Band performs on the Rosa's Lounge stage on the northern end of Millennium Park for the Chicago Blues Festival on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
What is blues in 2025? Chicago Blues Festival answers the question
By Lee Overton, Reporter
METRO
Magnets featuring CTA train and bus stops are displayed at Transit Tees, a Chicago-inspired shop located at 1371 N. Milwaukee Ave., on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
New EL Tracker app helps Chicago riders track their commute
By Marc Balbarin, Reporter
Protestors gather in Federal Plaza to protest against the war in Iran on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Protesters rally in Chicago against U.S. strikes on Iran
By Matt Brady, Uriel Reyes, and Allison Shelton
Balbo Drive is closed from Columbus Drive to DuSable Lake Shore Drive as preparations for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race begin on Thursday, June 19, 2025.
NASCAR heats up in Chicago with international flair, uncertain future
By Benjamin Sherman, NASCAR Reporter
LA CRÓNICA
Don Omar mira a la audiencia de su actuación como el artista principal del segundo día del Festival de Música Sueños el domingo, 25 de mayo de 2025.
“La gente quiere escuchar música latina y para eso estamos aquí”
By Uriel Reyes and Manuel Nocera
Bailarinas del Ballet Folklórico de Chicago realizan un baile tradicional mexicano en pareja en la intersección de Balbo y Columbus Drive en el Sueños Music Festival el sábado 24 de mayo de 2025.
En Sueños Music Festival, la moda y la cultura brillan a pesar del frío
By Uriel Reyes and Manuel Nocera
Event tents are set up for El Mercadito in Grant Park ahead of the Sueños Music Festival on May 21, 2025. The festival runs from May 24 to May 25.
El Festival de Música Sueños se apoderará del Grant Park este fin de semana
By Manuel Nocera
PODCASTS
Chronversations with Stella Huang: Columbia Students Reimagine NASCAR Fashion
Chronversations with Stella Huang: Columbia Students Reimagine NASCAR Fashion
Chronversations with Stella Huang: Inside Chicago’s Juneteenth Freedom Market
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PHOTO OF THE DAY
Pamela Alanis, 22, runs on the track near 31st Street and Lawndale Avenue on Friday, June 27, 2025.
June 27, 2025
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