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From Squishmallows to fundraising: Support for Highland Park community continues in creative ways

From Squishmallows to fundraising: Support for Highland Park community continues in creative ways

By Abra Richardson and Kamy Smelser
August 4, 2022
Along the intersection of Blue Island Avenue and West Cullerton Street, a section marking the start of the first Fiesta del Sol festival in the 70s is honored.

Pilsen celebrates the 50th anniversary of Fiesta del Sol with honorary new name for part of Blue Island Avenue

By Irvin Ibarra, Staff Reporter
July 30, 2022
A little girl looks down at notes and flowers left at a memorial in downtown Highland Park.

‘We’re strong together’: Highland Park residents grieve, demand legislative change

By K'Von Jackson and Abra Richardson
July 15, 2022
Dozens gather at one of the Taste of Chicago stages to enjoy the free live music.

Long lines and exotic treats return to Grant Park for Taste of Chicago

By Kamy Smelser, News Editor
July 14, 2022
Protesters fill State Street holding signs demanding justice for Jayland Walker and for the implementation of community-controlled police initiatives.

‘Say his name’: Protesters demand justice for police killing of Jayland Walker

By Irvin Ibarra, Staff Reporter
July 11, 2022
Thousands gathered at Federal Plaza on Friday after Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court.

After Roe v. Wade struck down, thousands of Chicagoans took to the streets

By Robin Sluzas, Staff Reporter
June 27, 2022

Local Black creatives gather to celebrate Juneteenth

By K'Von Jackson, Director of Photography
June 23, 2022
Viviana Ramirez, a Pride Fest attendee, shows off a Chicago flag designed with the pansexual pride colors.

Chicago’s Pride Fest returns as a safe space for LGBTQ+ community to express itself

By Bianca Kreusel, Deputy Director of Photography
June 22, 2022
The 40+ Double Dutch Club performs multiple step and double dutch routines for attendees.

Juneteenth Freedom Market celebrates Black creativity

By Anna Busalacchi, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 21, 2022
Milagros Burgos and her husband Rafael Burgos hold candles in a moment of silence to remember those who have died from gun violence in Chicago and in the United States.

‘Enough is enough’: Vigil held in Union Park honors the 21 Robb Elementary School shooting victims

By Irvin Ibarra, Staff Reporter
June 3, 2022
At Casa Mateos booth in Mole de Mayo, a Colombian restaurant located at 4001 S. Cicero Ave., meat is cooked in a traditional way using a Colombian llanera.

Pilsen’s annual Mole de Mayo Festival returns after two years of the pandemic

By Irvin Ibarra, Staff Reporter
June 2, 2022
A protester attends the abortion-rights rally dressed in a Handmaid’s Tale red robe and bonnet as a symbol of women’s rights.

‘Even when your voice shakes, speak the truth’: Abortion-rights demonstrations encompass downtown in wake of SCOTUS draft leak

By Olivia Cohen, Managing Editor
May 17, 2022
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