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Read more of the article: "Downtown crime: the perception vs. the reality "

Downtown crime: the perception vs. the reality

Posted 2 years ago in Trending

4 MIN READ – When it comes to crime in Chicago, the media often plays a large role in shaping the narrative of our city as unsafe, with the Loop/downtown area…

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Read more of the article: "Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce $10M in Grant Support to 77 Nonprofit Arts Organizations"

Mayor Lightfoot and DCASE Announce $10M in Grant Support to 77 Nonprofit Arts Organizations

Posted 2 years ago

4 MIN READ – Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announced 77 “Chicago Arts Recovery Program” grantees, providing $10 million in project grant…

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Read more of the article: "Enjoy a spring day in the Loop "

Enjoy a spring day in the Loop

Posted 2 years ago in Trending, springtime, Fun events

3 MIN READ – The weather is getting warmer, the flowers are starting to bloom, and everyday there is more to do here in the Loop. Here are our favorite…

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Read more of the article: "Monroe Building: Inside Chicago’s Prime Loop Location"

Monroe Building: Inside Chicago’s Prime Loop Location

Posted 2 years ago in Guest Blog

1 MIN READ -- Chicago is known for a lot of things - hot dogs, deep dish pizza, the Cubs and Sox, and Al Capone to name a few. But did…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady enters its 30th season"

Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady enters its 30th season

Posted 2 years ago in Trending, River Cruises, Chicago Architecture

5 MIN READ – This year marks the 30th anniversary of the tour, operated in partnership by Chicago's First Lady Cruises and the Chicago Architecture Center (CAC). The CAC River Cruise…

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Read more of the article: "Art Institute of Chicago announces summer exhibition, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde"

Art Institute of Chicago announces summer exhibition, Van Gogh and the Avant-Garde

Posted 2 years ago in Trending, Arts & Culture

During an intensely creative period between 1882 and 1890, Vincent van Gogh and other notable Post-Impressionists found new inspiration in the changing landscape just outside of Paris. On view at…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago isn’t the crime thunderdome the media says"

Chicago isn’t the crime thunderdome the media says

Posted 2 years ago in Trending, Guest Blog, Op-ed

5 MIN READ – “I hate what’s happening to Chicago.” It’s something a relative of mine who moved out of state over 20 years ago said to me once when I…

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Read more of the article: "Central Area Plan involves community in envisioning downtown"

Central Area Plan involves community in envisioning downtown

Posted 2 years ago in Trending

2 MIN READ -- A two-year planning process to update the City’s 2003 “Central Area Plan” with contemporary, community-driven objectives will create a more equitable and resilient downtown on behalf…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announces 2023-24 jazz season"

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association announces 2023-24 jazz season

Posted 2 years ago in Trending

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association (CSOA) announces the 2023/24 Symphony Center Presents (SCP) Jazz series programming. Established in 1994, the eight-concert series celebrates its 30th season, continuing its commitment to…

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Read more of the article: "Honor Earth Day in the Loop"

Honor Earth Day in the Loop

Posted 2 years ago in Trending, earth day

3 MIN READ – Caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Loop? Take some time this Earth day, April 22, to pause and smell the spring flowers, and move…

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