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Chicago Starts Demo on Gropius Buildings

The first of several buildings here by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius bites the dust.
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Michael Orlove Keeps Chicago Alive with Music

Michael Orlove is using the power of city government to build Chicago's musical culture.

Posted on 10.6.2009 by Alison Cuddy
Chicago Brazilians Celebrate Rio's Victory

Group says games will lift South American city's image.

Posted on 10.2.2009 by Michael Puente
Olympic Supporters in Chicago Shocked

A report from the rally in downtown Chicago.

Posted on 10.2.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Chicago Program Helps Iraqis Save Their Cultural Heritage

Flaking paint on mummies, basket weaving, radar, part of the project.

Posted on 9.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Fame School Comes to Chicago

City gets its first city-wide public high school for the arts.

Posted on 9.9.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Daley Defends Closing Street for Oprah

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Tuesday defended the city's partial closing of Michigan Avenue so that talk show powerhouse Oprah Winfrey can film her 24th anniversary episode.

Posted on 9.2.2009 by Alex Keefe
Closing of Catholic Girls School Symbolic of Shrinking Nun Population

The number of nuns has dropped by two-thirds since the 1960s, and that's making it more expensive to staff Catholic schools.

Posted on 8.31.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Illinois Agency Details How Cuts Will Hit Artists

Illinois Arts Council says cuts of more than $8 million will affect arts across the state.

Posted on 8.21.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Israeli, Palestinian Teens Try to Find Common Ground on North Shore

A Glenview program hopes to eventually help Israelis and Palestinians co-exist by reaching out to teens.

Posted on 8.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Adventures in Eating at the Farmer's Market

Nina Barrett visits the local farmer's market to explore new ways to cook and eat some summertime favorites.

Posted on 8.17.2009 by Nina Barrett
Preservation Group Offers Alternate Plan for Reese Campus

Group says its plan would save some buildings by a famous architect, while leaving room for the Olympic Village.

Posted on 8.13.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Guitar Legend and Inventor Les Paul Dies at 94

Les Paul had Chicago ties early in his career.

Posted on 8.13.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Preserving the Culture and Faith with Butter

A church that's home to some famous Armenian pastries hopes to pass on tradition.

Posted on 8.10.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
John Hughes' Role in Cultivating Chicago Film Industry

Hughes boosted the local filmmaking community and Chicago's profile in film.

Posted on 8.7.2009 by Lea Coon
Bud Billiken Parade Celebrates 80 Years

South Side parade goes down King Drive.

Posted on 8.7.2009 by Natalie Moore
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