Work hard. Get ahead? A generation rethinks the American Dream
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 4, Columbia students facing rising costs and uncertain career paths are redefining what success looks like.
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Breaking: College lays off 5 instructional specialists
The college currently has no plans to replace the staff who helped managed spaces such as the print center and photo studio.
Inside the Obama Presidential Center, visitors reflect on democracy ahead of nation’s 250th birthday
As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to release another round of museum tickets next week, visitors describe an experience that blends history, emotion and lessons about democracy.
Breaking: Chicago police investigate break-in at ShopColumbia
The incident occurred on Monday, June 29 at the store on South Wabash, which sells Columbia College merchandise and student and alumni art work.
‘Free to Be Proud’: Chicago Pride Parade celebrates joy, resilience, transgender visibility
Thousands gathered for Chicago's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, celebrating queer joy.
Breaking: Chief of Staff Adriel Hilton leaves Columbia after less than a year
The college declined to discuss the circumstances surrounding Hilton’s departure. The move comes two weeks after longtime executive assistant Yvonne Sode was terminated after more than two decades at the college.
Crowds fill Northalsted for opening day of PrideFest
What began as a weekend celebration also became a conversation about community, visibility and the future of LGBTQ+ advocacy. The festival runs through Sunday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Why some World Cup songs last long after the final whistle
Fans can still sing along to "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" and "Wavin' Flag" years after those tournaments ended. As FIFA rolls out an 18-song soundtrack for the 2026 World Cup, some wonder whether a global sports anthem is harder to create in the streaming era.
Visitors celebrate freedom, unity at Obama Center opening
As hundreds gathered for the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side, many said the day's significance extended beyond the new landmark and toward the meaning of Juneteenth.
In pictures: A historic day for the South Side as the Obama Presidential Center opens
The long-awaited civic and cultural campus opened Thursday, June 18 with a ceremony and festivities. The Chronicle’s Kameron Clepper was at a viewing party at the Midway Plaisance, where thousands gathered to watch on big screens.
Chicago welcomes the Obama Presidential Center after years of planning
The long-awaited center will open to the public on Friday, June 19, creating a community hub and opportunities on Chicago’s South Side.
World Cup kicks off as Chicago Futsal Academy hosts watch party in Edgewater
Mexico won the opening World Cup match against South Africa on Thursday, June 11 in Mexico City. The United States will play against Paraguay on Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles.