The Independent Voice of the University of Chicago
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House Keeping - As the lingering foreclosure crisis pushes residents out of their homes, a campaign moves in
The Anti-Eviction Campaign scouts out abandoned homes and arranges for people to live in them, matching “homeless people with peopleless homes.” "It's not necessarily about what’s right or what ought to happen, but fundamental human dignity.”
Fame - "I feel it coming together"
In many ways, Libby looks like other troubled schools in Englewood. But for the past four years, all students have had the opportunity to be part of the spring musical, the annual culmination of the school’s extensive arts program.
In Transit - The CTA plans for bus rapid transit on Ashland Avenue
A proposal to build a bus rapid transit line on Ashland Avenue might prove to be the kind of transit project the city needs, functioning as an effective conduit between the North and South Sides.
Birth of the Cool
Jazz redefines the violin family. From outside the performance space at the Washington Park Arts Incubator, you might have easily mistook the instruments if you hadn't known they were kicking off the first-ever Jazz String Summit that Friday night.
Mythic Craft
Jackalope Coffee is an ode to Bridgeport’s craft-makers—it’s a twee utopia, a Raggedy Ann hodgepodge of Etsy purchases, original artwork, and old-time neighborhood artifacts.
The Woman Behind the Lens
Vivian Maier took more than 100,000 photographs of Chicago’s streets when she wasn't working as a nanny. To label her as a street photographer, however, oversimplifies her massively varied body of work.
Come Summer, a Sweet Escape - The Sugar Shack in Bridgeport
The Sugar Shack, Bridgeport’s only spot for ice cream and funnel cake, is like a carnival without the rides.
A Matter of Fact
George Packer, author of "The Unwinding," is a living statement of the phrase "matter-of-fact."
A Little Bit of Soul - Luversia's in Chatham
Luversia’s Soul Food Restaurant offers an array of Southern classics without the need for fanciful fixings.
Track Changes - The Red Line looks ahead to shorter travel times—and a proposed extension
A five-month, $425 million project, the Dan Ryan Red Line closure has shut down nine stations, from 95th Street to Chinatown, with the promise of improving commute times by up to twenty minutes round-trip.
Common Law - Confronting crime with the Guardian Angels
When the Guardian Angels are not putting their lives at risk on the streets, they are holding self-defense workshops to teach others how to protect themselves.
Red, White, and Green
Although Bridgeport has a reputation as one of Chicago's great Irish American neighborhoods, the neighborhood now supports a diverse and integrated cultural community.
Banking Small - The University of Chicago invests in local banks
Last spring, the University of Chicago distributed $1 million to banks and community development financial institutions on the South Side in an ongoing effort to extend the university's mission beyond pure academics.
Pizza for Tourists - Anti–deep-dish on the South Side
For three South Side pizzerias, thin crust is the only choice.
Taking Chances - Chance the Rapper's "Acid Rap"
“Acid Rap,” the new mixtape from Chatham-raised artist Chance the Rapper, is triumphant. This is in line with Chancelor Bennet’s trajectory, which has been marked by a fair share of triumph.
A Renaissance for Realism - The L.A. Rebellion Comes to Chicago
The films of the twelve-part retrospective series “L.A. Rebellion: Creating a New Black Cinema” evoke the sense that the Rebellion, in and of itself, is a living tradition.
Chicago on the Defensive - Thomas Dyja's "The Third Coast"
Thomas Dyja's "The Third Coast" portrays a Chicago rich in history, rife with both struggles and successes.
Korea Comes To Chinatown - Ahjoomah's Apron in Chinatown
Ahjoomah’s Apron, which opened this past March, boldly declares itself to be “the only authentic Korean restaurant” in Chinatown.
Conference of Curiosity
Gladii and nuclear codes and magic oh my. A Conference of Curiosity in the South Loop's Glessner House.
Common Law - Confronting crime with the Guardian Angels
Sporting their trademark red berets and white hoodies, Miguel "3rd Rail" Fuentes and his fellow members of the Chicago chapter of the Guardian Angels risk their lives attempting to deter crime and save the lives of strangers.