Give kids the gift of language skills but go soft on the noisy toys
By Colette House It’s hard to know which toy aisle to turn down when so many dolls, robots, and video games stand out. Some beckon louder than others, though, in our quest for toys that foster learning, spark imagination, or inspire creativity. Take a few tips from Judy Roman of Northwestern University’s Center for Audiology, […]
Housing activists to CHA: Keep promise to revamp Lathrop Homes
By Alexis Myers Pastor Bruce Ray of Kimball Avenue Church said recently at a housing protest that it is Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s “duty and moral obligation” to stop the Chicago Housing Authority’s violence against low-income communities. “The CHA has left a trail of suffering and grief as it breaks promises to residents,” Ray said. Ray […]
Palestinian MMA brothers fight negative stereotypes (Video)
By Michael Bacos Askar Askar and his brother Asef were teenagers when they came to the United States from Palestine in 2001 to reunite with their father. They were bullied in school because of their ethnicity. So Askar’s dad enrolled him in tae kwon do in Chicago, while Asef decided to bulk up by lifting weights […]
The most important thing you need to know about the Fed’s October meeting minutes
By Arionne Nettles The minutes of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting last month made one thing very clear: that the Fed is poised to raise interest rates in December. Minutes released Wednesday from its October meeting showed that a majority of Fed officials were nearly ready to vote for an increase in the federal funds […]
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 […]
Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin honored by alma mater
By Alexandra Garfield Game of Thrones author and producer George R. R. Martin is known for killing off many of his main characters in his novels – something that’s a bit hard to do in journalism. But his achievements won him a title in journalism royalty this November. He was inducted into the Medill Hall […]
A museum that moves your appetite
By Ashley Altus Foodseum’s mission is to excite Chicago’s passion for food. Foodseum, a museum on the move, opened its first pop-up exhibit at Block 37 paying homage to the hot dog and encased meats of the world.
Calling all Chicago techies
By Lily Singh Tucked behind a bookstore and talking above the sounds of the restaurant housed above, Chicago’s sports technology leaders zoomed in on the landscape of the town’s tech talent. Panel discussions, classes and events were all part of Made in Chicago week, which ended Tuesday. Sessions aimed at highlighting innovation in town. Wednesday’s […]
Five things you should know about energy in Chicago
By Amanda Koehn Businesses don’t have financial incentives to transition to clean energy, and it’s limiting Illinois’ environmental progress. Last week, The Energy Times held its first major conference here in Chicago, offering insights at a three-day series of speakers, panels and tours of energy efficient attractions. As someone with little knowledge of utilities and […]
Superstar The Weeknd captivates the United Center with staging and songs
By Ariana LaBarrie The Weeknd was back in Chicago with “The Madness” tour at the United Center on Nov. 6. The concert also featured opening acts Travis Scott and Banks. The tour features The Weeknd’s latest album “The Beauty Behind The Madness,” which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart at its Aug. 28 release and spent three consecutive weeks in this position.