Darcel Rockett

‘Everyday Edisons’ returns for a 5th season on Crackle with local innovators in the mix

May 1, 2020 at 10:03 a.m.

We're all sitting indoors trying to figure out how to stay engaged with the outside world, are we not? One way might be brainstorming ideas on what needs the populace...

Take your mind off the coronavirus and celebrate National Pet Month with these top dog breeds for apartment residents

May 8, 2020 at 11:34 a.m.

Looking for avenues to make staying at home more fun? As the number of known COVID-19 cases increases, we can make our homes a bit more comforting by adopting a...

Viral video of Chicago house party reveals disconnect between black youth and media during coronavirus. ‘Dialogue needs to happen about what we’re going to do to keep black Americans alive.’

May 5, 2020 at 1:37 p.m.

House parties are meant to be a thing of the past now that COVID-19 has turned into a pandemic. But on April 25, a viral video showed a gathering of...

After 15 seasons, how does one say goodbye to ‘Supernatural’? A superhero therapist says by admitting the grief is real.

April 29, 2020 at 9:51 p.m.

It's funny to think of things pre- and post-. We can recall living in a world pre-coronavirus and now we're trying to imagine a world post-COVID-19 (when public gatherings are...

Chicago artists and Threadless do their part with custom-designed masks for charity

June 10, 2020 at 12:17 p.m.

Whether they are made from T-shirts, scarves or bandanas, it would appear that masks may be here to stay, even after curves are flattened and people break free from their...

Ledgure Herron Jr., 51, is on self-quarantine at his home in South Holland on Monday, April 20, 2020. He is recovering after being diagnosed with COVID-19, along with this mother.

Coronavirus victims tell their stories to dispel fear, stigma. Experts warn that some minority patients are being blamed for getting sick.

April 27, 2020 at 7:08 p.m.

South Holland resident Ledgure Herron Jr. got out of COVID-19 quarantine Wednesday. The 51-year-old pastor said he was admitted to University of Chicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey the...

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by buying a gallon of recycled paint. It’s reasonably priced, offers one-coat coverage, and you’ll be supporting special-needs employees.

April 22, 2020 at 1:00 a.m.

Matt Molenkamp, 24, had been looking for work for a year before Earth Paint came into his life. "Having a disability and getting employed can be hard," said the Wood...

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