Chicago the Resilient City
4 MIN READ - Chicago has weathered many difficult moments in its history and, each time, it has emerged stronger. With the city under a stay-at-home order for the foreseeable future...
Craft at home with the Design Museum of Chicago
1 MIN READ – Kids and adults alike who are looking for fun arts and crafts activities need look no further: The Design Museum of Chicago presents Playing With Words—Experimental...
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Best options for Easter dinner at home
3 MIN READ – While dining out for an Easter meal won’t be an option this year because of Illinois’ stay at home order to prevent the spread of COVID-19,...
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Being a “non-essential business” makes us feel a little small
2 MIN READ - When COVID-19 lockdowns started closing businesses and obliging everyone to shelter in place in their homes, Organic Headshots watched our studio’s appointment calendar almost completely clear out....
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Then and Now: A Brief History of the Chicago ‘L’
3 MIN READ - If you are missing your commute, "ride the rails" with the CTA and read up on the iconic mode of transportation for any Chicagoan.
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How to access arts and culture during COVID-19
11 MIN READ – While Chicagoans stay at home to slow the spread of COVID-19, it is becoming increasingly clear that while physical distancing is necessary, social connection is more...
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Resources for the unemployed during COVID-19
1 MIN READ - During COVID-19-related closures and cancellations, a growing number of Chicagoans are out of work. But some companies providing essential services during this time are hiring. Learn...
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April Loop Employee of the Month: Marc Prince
3 MIN READ - Marc Prince’s official title is office manager at Newsy, a source for concise, unbiased video news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world....
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Chicago Loop Alliance disinfects State Street amid COVID-19
2 MIN READ - Part of Chicago Loop Alliance’s (CLA) responsibility in managing State Street from Ida B. Wells to Wacker drives is scheduling weekly power washings of the sidewalks. Now that the spread...
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Ida B. Wells Drive: A Prominent Street Honoring a Bold Civil Rights Leader
In the summer of 2018, Chicago City Council passed an ordinance to rename Congress Parkway after Ida B. Wells Drive to honor the civil rights leader’s remarkable legacy of social...