Stocks edge lower on disappointing earnings, political uncertainty
By Shen Lu Stocks fell slightly on Thursday as political risks and higher-than-expected inflation at the wholesale level weighed on investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average initially fell by as much as 144 points after major department stores reported disappointing earnings, but it later rebounded.
“Odysseo” combines equestrian and acrobatic skills in Chicago run
By Peter Jones Sam Alvarez is one of 48 human cast members in the world’s largest touring production. A trained aerialist and coach, Alvarez works alongside 65 horses in “Odysseo,” which has been produced by the Montreal-based company Cavalia since 2011. More than two million people in Canada, the United States and Mexico have seen […]
Chicago Mosaic School pieces together art and students
By Beixi(Bessie) Xu and Wenjing Yang The Chicago Mosaic School is the first non-profit mosaic arts school in the U.S. CMS gives artists, teachers and students a place to explore all facets of the craft. The school has graduated more than 3,000 students and lets participants collaborate and create sustainable Mosaic Art for public […]
