Inspired by the historic Grange movement of the 1800s, City Grange aims to empower individuals to take up urban gardening and contribute to the social and economic needs of the community it is a part of....

For Chicagoans, the Handmade Market is a one-stop shop for handmade and ethically-sourced goods.The market is held at The Empty Bottle,   1035 N. Western Ave., which is generally a live-music venue, organizer Hea...

A sweet floral scent lingers in the 2 E. 8th St. building’s marble and bronze-plated lobby, inviting Columbia back for five more years of cheaper hospitality in its soon-to-be refurbished dorm rooms.Mark Kelly, vice president of Student Affairs, signed the $21 million lease Feb. 29, locking in 14 floors for on-campus student housing. The lease period is from fall 2012 through spring 2017, and will replace the current co...

A long line snaked around the historic Dank Haus German Cultural Center, 4740 N. Western Ave., on Feb. 27 in great anticipation of the first market in Chicago dedicated to selling everything from a mid-century mahogany chest to an ’80s neon frock.However, those who waited in line for what’s referred to as a “pop-up modern flea market” only waited about 20 minutes before arriving at the fifth floor ballroom, which w...