By TONIA HILL Staff Writer A new research institute at the DuSable Museum of African American, History, 760 E. 56th Place, will open this month. Dr. Charles V. Hamilton, a political scientist, activist and the W.S. Sayre Professor Emeritus of Government and Political Science at Columbia University, established the research institute. Hamilton’s donation represents one […]
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer The Smart Museum of Art this week announced the creation of the Feitler Center for Academic Inquiry, which is named for Joan and Robert Feitler, University of Chicago alums, in recognition of a $5 million gift and decades of service to U. of C. and the arts. The Feitler family’s […]
Jean Eckenfels was born on June 7, 1933 in Atlanta, Georgia. Eckenfels was the youngest of the three children of Walter B. and Blanche Cooley Ratliff. Her father died in 1937 and her mother moved the family to Norman Oklahoma to live with her Great Grand Mother. She attended High School in Norman and later […]
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer The 61st annual commemoration ceremony for Clarence Darrow will take place on Tuesday, March 13, at 10 a.m. This year marks the 80th anniversary of his death. Darrow is remembered for his role as an attorney in controversial cases such as the Scopes Monkey Trial, the Leopold, and Loeb murder […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Staff Writer Vanille Patisserie, 5229 S. Harper Court, is hosting a fundraiser on National Macaron Day, Tuesday, Mar. 20, for Special Olympics Chicago. “We wanted to honor Special Olympics Chicago during their 50th year serving our city and felt National Macaron Day was a great way to show support for our local […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Staff Writer After several months of repair and construction, the Department of Water Management (DWM) today announced the completion and installment of a new water main project in Hyde Park on Monday, Feb. 19. The project helped repair and install new water mains for the areas of South Dorchester Avenue from East […]
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer The University of Chicago’s student action along with the Chicago Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression will host an event on tonight, where victims of police torture will discuss their experiences. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m. and held at the Bartlett Trophy Lounge at University of Chicago, 5640 […]
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer Ald. Leslie Hairston (5th) is hosting a community meeting to discuss Village Eyecare’s relocation from 1621 E. 55th St. to 1645 E. 53rd St. The owner is proposing to add square footage to the existing building which would require a zoning variance. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, at […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Staff Writer The Blackstone Library, 4904 S. Lake Park Ave., will host an event entitled “Knit and Crochet Circle” on Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The group encourages participants to bring a current knit and crochet project with an inspiration to finish. Allowing participants the opportunity to meet […]
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer The Barack Obama Foundation will host a public meeting at the McCormick Center next Tuesday February 27, doors open at 5 pm to discuss its plans and zoning application for the future Obama Presidential Center that will be housed in Jackson Park. Design elements for the Obama Center as well […]
