The series has completed a look at the development of the major intersections along Lake Park Avenue, and turned to stories of interest within the Hyde Park and Kenwood communities. The articles are all of varying topics, but relate to the residences that, currently or in the past have defined the urban fabric. By Susan […]
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer Mothers Against Senseless Killings (MASK), an Englewood based organization is one of seven organizations that were recently awarded capacity building grants from University of Chicago (U. of C.) Medicine. Tamar Manasseh, president and founder of MASK, an organization that seeks to prevent and disrupt violence in targeted communities by promoting […]
By JOSEPH PHILLIPS Staff Writer Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss was the guest speaker at Indivisible Chicago – South Side’s monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 11, at First Unitarian Church, 5650 S. Woodlawn Ave. Indivisible Chicago – South Side is the local arm of the national Indivisible movement. The mission of Indivisible Chicago – South Side, according […]
The Chosen Few Picnic The 2017 Chosen Few DJs Picnic and Music Festival took place in Jackson Park near 63rd Street and Hayes Drive on Saturday, July 1, and Sunday, July 2. The DuSable Arts and Crafts Festival The DuSable Museum of African American History hosted its 43rd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival Saturday, July […]
The 26th annual 4th on 53rd Parade took place Tuesday, July 4. The parade culminated with a picnic in Nichols Park, 1355 E. 53rd St.
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer A University of Chicago (U. of C.), alumna, was elected to join the universities board of trustees. Rika Mansueto started in her five-year role at a board meeting in May. Mansueto is currently a member of the advisory board of Teach for America of Chicago-Northwest Indiana; she also serves on […]
By JAMIE A. COOLEY Herald Intern Chicago Police Department (CPD) Superintendent Eddie Johnson spoke out against the violence that plagued the city during the holiday weekend as the department began its rollout of new patrol vehicles at the Wentworth Police District, 5101 S. Wentworth Ave., on Thursday, July 6. Locally, a 24-year-old woman was wounded […]
By TONIA HILL Staff Writer People near and far came in droves to experience the DuSable Museum of African American History, 740 E. 56th Pl., annual arts and crafts festival last Saturday and Sunday. This year, marked the 43rd year for the two-day festival that featured live entertainment, more than 150 fine/craft artists, educational seminars, […]
By JAMIE A. COOLEY Herald Intern Hyde Park resident and baseball enthusiast Ethan Blumenthal decided to take a swing at comedy, using his natural improv comedy abilities to create a business. Before learning that comedy was something that he was passionate about Blumenthal, who grew up and still resides in the Hyde Park neighborhood, was […]
By M.L. RANTALA Classical Music Critic One hundred years ago, the United States entered World War I. To mark this anniversary, Chicago Folks Operetta has mounted “Johnny Johnson,” a musical anti-war piece by Kurt Weill with libretto by Paul Green. CFO, previously known for staging bouncy, bubbly operettas not widely known to most Chicagoans, has […]