From nail polish to meat, Barrington couple offers products and services in a Muslim-friendly manner February 22, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The Chicagoland entrepreneurs seek to make everyday items more accessible for America's growing Muslim population.
Couple who found love later in life had different journeys before their paths converged on the dance floor February 14, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Their mutual love for dance brought together Sanna Longden and Clint Seely. Now, their relationship is what keeps them both going strong.
On Muhammad Ali Day, Chicago Muslim Boxing Club shows more than just the way around the ring January 22, 2025 at 11:44 a.m. The club was formed as a more active way for people to hang out. It aims to teach life skills while bringing boxing to a new community.
‘A misunderstood psychology job’: Chicago DJs say reading a crowd is key to setting the vibe for any event January 11, 2025 at 6:10 p.m. At Chicago Bulls basketball games, for example, DJs are considered key to "driving the energy in the building and creating home court advantage."
South Loop’s FAME Center seeks to expand its footprint and its arts programming for kids across the city January 4, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. The nonprofit is raising funds to buy a large brick building on State Street for what would become The South Loop Center for the Arts.
Chicago taking submissions for snowplow-naming contest December 17, 2024 at 7:46 a.m. Chicago's "name a snowplow" contest is back for its third year and open for 2025 submissions, the city announced Monday.
Man tied to Washington Federal embezzlement scheme sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison December 16, 2024 at 6:14 p.m. A man who was found guilty in 2023 for his role in a decadelong, $31 million embezzlement scheme that brought down Washington Federal Bank for Savings in 2017 was sentenced...
Stressed students at UIC can look to a new club inspired by a course on coping and resilience December 14, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. Senior Kayla Daley is starting the Behavioral Health Student Alliance as a parting gift to UIC and students who may face struggles like hers.
Zakat Chicago and partner groups to give out over 5,000 halal turkeys ahead of holiday November 23, 2024 at 5:00 a.m. The turkey drive, "Feasting with Dignity," will be held through Sunday with the goal of making interfaith and intercultural connections.
Chicago artists of color see a bit of support but want more inclusivity and opportunity in American institutions November 16, 2024 at 8:28 a.m. While there is more support for artists of color around Chicago, some feel there is much more work to be done to widen the scope of American art.