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Artist Amanda Williams in her studio Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 where she is working on her new multi-platform conceptual project "What black is this, you say?".

Amanda Williams’ latest multi-platform project ‘What Black Is This, You Say?’ examines Blackness in its multitude of variations

August 16, 2020 at 1:43 p.m.

Blackout Tuesday, June 2, was over two months ago — the collective response, an action to racism and police brutality following the killings of George Floyd , Ahmaud Arbery, and...

Designer Virgil Abloh and looks from his Spring 2021 collection for Louis Vuitton.

Five questions with Louis Vuitton’s Virgil Abloh

August 13, 2020 at 3:00 a.m.

Chicago native and Louis Vuitton's men's artistic director Virgil Abloh may be on the brain as of late, given our time outdoors is measured and online buying may have gotten...

Daniel Wearring helps host the Blackwell family reunion from Chicago on Aug. 7, 2020.

Despite the coronavirus, the Blackwell family reunion continues — 112 years and counting

August 11, 2020 at 3:33 p.m.

BBQ and family reunions are to summer as fruitcake and carols are to Christmas. The Blackwell family reunion celebrated its 112th event last weekend. Determined not to let the tradition...

Members of the Lift the Ban Coalition gather at Daley Plaza in Chicago on April 30, 2020, calling for the repeal of the state's ban on rent control.

‘The need remains critical’: Illinois renters can apply for $5,000 grants to cover unpaid rent due to COVID-19 starting Monday — and homeowners are next

August 10, 2020 at 9:43 a.m.

Illinois renters who have been unable to pay their rent due to coronavirus-related financial difficulty can apply for one-time grants of $5,000 through a new state program beginning Monday —...

Carl Von Linne Elementary School, part of Chicago Public Schools, in Chicago on Aug. 5, 2020. CPS announced earlier in the day that the upcoming school year will start with remote learning.

Teen puzzle creator Riya Joshi goes from family game night to working with the world’s top word game author. She hopes her puzzle book helps those feeling isolated these days.

July 29, 2020 at 9:42 a.m.

Riya Joshi loves words. She also loves solving puzzles and playing games with her family — games like Boggle and Scrabble. And she wants to share her love of both...

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Teen puzzle creator Riya Joshi goes from family game night to working with the world’s top word game author. She hopes her puzzle book helps those feeling isolated these days.