Family’s racial history comes into focus
On a warm late September evening in one of the nicer high-rises on Chicago's Marine Drive, Brenda Fredericks peered over her glasses and surveyed a large group of relatives from...
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Family’s racial history comes into focus
On a warm late September evening in one of the nicer high-rises on Chicago's Marine Drive, Brenda Fredericks peered over her glasses and surveyed a large group of relatives from...
A lot of years down the tubes for ‘Blue Man Group’ drummer Jeff Quay
It's Friday night, and Jeff Quay is spending his evening doing what he has done on most Friday nights since Bill Clinton was in the White House. Shortly after 7:30...
A lot of years down the tubes for ‘Blue Man Group’ drummer Jeff Quay
It's Friday night, and Jeff Quay is spending his evening doing what he has done on most Friday nights since Bill Clinton was in the White House. Shortly after 7:30...
Move under way to get Bill Veeck’s father into Hall of Fame
Mary Frances Veeck fondly remembers the occasions when her late husband, Bill, would reminisce about his father, William Veeck. "I always loved hearing Bill talk about his father, and he...
Move under way to get Bill Veeck’s father into Hall of Fame
Mary Frances Veeck fondly remembers the occasions when her late husband, Bill, would reminisce about his father, William Veeck. "I always loved hearing Bill talk about his father, and he...
Move under way to get Bill Veeck’s father into Hall of Fame
Mary Frances Veeck fondly remembers the occasions when her late husband, Bill, would reminisce about his father, William Veeck. "I always loved hearing Bill talk about his father, and he...
Studio pioneer may once again get its closeup
At first glance, the Essanay Studio buildings in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood may seem fairly unremarkable. The two red brick structures, located on the 1300 block of West Argyle Street, look...
Studio pioneer may once again get its closeup
At first glance, the Essanay Studio buildings in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood may seem fairly unremarkable. The two red brick structures, located on the 1300 block of West Argyle Street, look...
After years, woman gets political asylum after citing domestic violence
For 15 years, Aruna Vallabhaneni lived under the threat that she may be forced to return home to an abusive marriage. Vallabhaneni, 48, came to Chicago in March 1997 from...