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Roller skating enthusiasts are turning an old TJ Maxx into a South Loop 'skate rave'
Sports · Illinois

Roller skating enthusiasts are turning an old TJ Maxx into a South Loop 'skate rave'

100% Left coverage: 2 sources
South Loop resident Lynn Cox has been roller skating since she was a child on the South Side of Chicago.She recalls how roller skating brought her community together every weekend. But Chicago has far fewer rinks than it used to, according to the organizers of an occasional “Skate Rave” that is popping up in an old TJ Maxx at 1008 S. Canal St. The next event is June 19; tickets are available via Eventbrite.On a recent Thursday, Cox attended the …See the Story

What happened to Chicago’s Japanese neighborhood?

100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Lake View once had a thriving Japanese community, but it fell victim to a push for assimilation.Illinois · IllinoisRead Article

Aldermen to consider $62 million in settlements for latest Chicago police misconduct lawsuits

50% Left coverage: 4 sources
City Hall attorneys are recommending Chicago pay another $62 million to settle a series of police misconduct lawsuits this month. If aldermen approve the deals in a bid to avoid likely more costly court decisions, $48 million will be paid to a group of three men who spent three decades behind bars after they were convicted for a September 1986 arson that killed two people. John Galvan, Arthur Almendarez and Francisco Nanez were released from pri…Brandon Johnson · ChicagoSee the Story

Rahm Emanuel teases potential presidential bid: ‘I am in training’

50% Right coverage: 8 sources
Former White House chief of staff and Democratic politician Rahm Emanuel teased a potential presidential bid on ABC’s “The View” Wednesday. Rahm Emanuel · United StatesSee the Story

Canceled CSO recital signals bigger brewing visa crisis for musicians in Trump era

100% Left coverage: 2 sources
After performing in Chicago in February, the esteemed German violinist Christian Tetzlaff decided: He’s not coming back to the United States. At least not anytime soon.That boycott will include a show that was scheduled for Chicago in October, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra announced Tuesday.Tetzlaff told the New York Times in February the canceled shows are due to anger over actions taken by the Trump administration, like embracing Russian lead…Chicago, IL · ChicagoSee the Story

The Second City performers earn pay boost in new deal that averts strike

100% Left coverage: 2 sources
The Second City performers and stage managers have reached a new contract deal with New York private equity owners ZMC and will avoid a strike.Last week, Second City performers announced they could move to strike if negotiations between the Actors Equity Union and Second City management didn’t make progress. Lawyers finalized details of a contract deal Friday. Green Room Newsletter You’re subscribed!Please check your inbox for your confirmation.…Chicago, IL · ChicagoSee the Story

Oklahoma students celebrate papal conclave with excitement

50% Left coverage: 4 sources
Students in Oklahoma Catholic schools experienced an unforgettable week as they celebrated the election of the first American-born pope, with activities and lessons centered around the papal conclave.Pope FrancisSee the Story

2 US citizen children deported to Mexico along with their mother, attorney says

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Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

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