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Harris (center) ends her speech with Stratton (left) and Pritzker by her side quoting Coretta Scott King.

Vice President Kamala Harris visits UIC supporting Pritzker’s reelection, abortion rights

By Elizabeth Rymut , Staff Reporter
September 23, 2022
Revelers gather on Harrison Street, waving flags, playing instruments, dancing and singing together in celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

‘Viva México!’: Streets of Chicago fill for three days of celebration

By Elizabeth Rymut, Staff Reporter
September 22, 2022
Douglass Park is fenced off in order to begin preparations for Riot Fest. Photo courtesy of Denise Ferguson.

After years of damage and disruption, Douglass Park residents want Riot Fest to relocate

By Amina Sergazina, Staff Reporter
September 16, 2022
The Blue Angels perform a show pass, closing out the final day of the Chicago Air and Water Show.

Soaring high above the sky, the US Navy Blue Angels roar over Chicago again

By K'Von Jackson, Director of Photography
August 25, 2022
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
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