Protesters block Mag Mile stores – ‘No justice, no shopping’ (Video)

By Jasmine Cen Additional reporting by Max Greenwood. Thousands of people packed Chicago’s Magnificent Mile on  Black Friday to voice their outrage and mourning over for the death of Laquan McDonald. “We come down here to shut it down and you ain’t gonna shop today,” protesters sang. Laquan McDonald, a 17-year-old black teenager, was shot 16 times […]

“16 shots” echoed as protestors took to Chicago’s streets (video)

By Jasmine Cen About two hundred protestors took over the streets in downtown Chicago after the release of police shooting video of Laquan McDonald. “Sixteen times”, the crowd chanted, as they started the march from Halsted and Roosevelt. The protest initially started with about a hundred participants. As the group marched north, more joined in. According […]

Thousands rally for Chicago teachers and protest budget cuts

By Ziyuan Jasmine Cen Thousands of people dressed in union red packed Grant Park Monday night to support Chicago public school teachers and to rally against the state budget cuts that might result in mass layoffs. “CT-who?” “CTU,” the crowd chanted. Monday’s rally was a signal to Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the state Gov. Rauner […]

CPS parents rallied against the state budget cuts (VIDEO)

By Ziyuan Jasmine Cen The rain did not stop Chicago Public Schools parents from gathering Tuesday to voice their opposition to proposed state budget cuts impacting CPS. Chicago public schools need about $500 million to make up a $1.1 billion operating deficit, according to Forrest Claypool, CEO of CPS. Failure to get the state aid […]

Chicago kicks off holiday season with the Millennium Park Christmas Tree

By Ziyuan Jasmine Cen The city kicked off the holiday season as Chicago’s Christmas tree arrived in Millennium Park on Tuesday. Snap. Snap. The tree posed for dozens of photos. Tourists filling the park said Chicago would be one of the holiday destinations that they would consider again for holiday celebrations.

Video: Chicago’s Fashion Week “Made in Chicago”

By Jasmine Cen The Art of Fashion 2015 highlighted Chicago’s fashion week with local designers, slick looks and a push for neighborhood boutiques. StyleChicago.com organized the runway show to present work created by 11 Chicago-based designers included Borris Powell, Shernett Swaby, La Nisay, J.Toor, Alyce Paris and others.