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Dance, steel, and spirit: The story of Chicago’s ‘Movement’ sculpture
A new 13-foot-tall stainless steel sculpture lives on the south side of Chicago. Pastor John F. Hannah of New Life Covenant Southeast commissioned renowned African artist Abiola Akintola to create the sculpture known as “Movement” that will live on the campus of New Life at 7621 South Greenwood Ave. Rolling out spoke to Pastor Hannah about what inspired the idea, what the sculpture means for the city and how art can heal.
Wellness West Forum Tackles Food Insecurity
State Rep. Camille Lilly (Photos Provided). Nearly 150 people gathered at the Garfield Park Conservatory on Oct. 10 for “Bridging the Equity Gap: Food Insecurity on the West Side” to discuss one of the most critical issues facing Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods. Wellness West, a coalition of West...
Runway Latinx Holds Fashion Show for a Cause
This weekend, Runway Latinx is bringing a fusion of fashion designers together to close out Chicago Fashion Week. Arabel Rosales, founder of the event, started the fashion show to give back to her community through her organization Pivoting in Heels, which offers professional development and internships for women. They year...
Dancer redefines movement and advocates for inclusion
Robby Williams, a Chicago man who was left paralyzed from the waist down after being shot in 2018, is redefining what it means to be a dancer by creating choreography and techniques for all types of bodies and abilities, and advocating for other artists through a fellowship with 3 Arts Bodies of Work.
Author John Pelissero on book ‘Voting For Ethics’
A Chicago professor is helping Americans find the ethical qualities in a candidate, from your local school board to the national stage. Dr. John Pelissero joins WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about his new book “Voting For Ethics: A Guide For U.S. Voters.” To buy his book, go to: amazon.com
Sticky Rice Closing After 20 Years In North Center
NORTH CENTER — A popular restaurant specializing in northern Thai cuisine will close its longtime North Center home Sunday to the dismay of its many regulars. The owners of Sticky Rice, 4018 N. Western Ave., made the announcement via an Instagram post Wednesday. “After 20 incredible years of serving...
Lincoln Square restaurant seeks to end 117-year old local ban on liquor sales
CHICAGO (CBS) -- For 117 years, a tiny part of the Lincoln Square neighborhood has banned alcohol sales, meaning stores and restaurants can't get liquor licenses, but voters next month could change that.A Lincoln Square restaurant owner has led the push to eliminate a 1907 law that has kept the 9th Precinct in the 47th Ward "dry" while neighboring parts of the ward have remained wet.Lucia Herrejon sets the tables ahead of the lunch rush at XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant in Lincoln Square, but there's one thing she can't bring out just yet – booze. "We've had guests walk out when...
A Pair of Knockout Restaurants
This one is a teaser brought over from France. The first of these Chicago knockouts was founded by a chef/owner who left his native Hungary for the United States with a dollar, a dime, five words of English, and a load of personality. Chef Louis Szathmáry. His name was...
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