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Tag: City Life

A Poem for Our Times
By José Olivarez
A poet reacts to the immigration crackdown in his hometown the way he knows best: through verse. Read more
What Is the Oldest Town in Illinois?
Answered by Edward McClelland
We need to head back to the year 1703, when the French controlled the Illinois Country. Read more
“We Won’t Survive If You Don’t Support Us”
By Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu
ICE presence in Chicago has hurt the local economies in immigrant communities — which could in turn put a financial strain on the city at large. Read more
Chuy García's Guide to Little Village
By Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu
The U.S. representative recommends these four spots in his hood. Read more
Hear Us Out: 5 Ways to Close Chicago’s $1.5 Billion Deficit
By Edward McClelland
A designated, double-fare smoking car on the CTA?? Read more
A Bakery Owner’s Guide to Albany Park
By Judy Sutton Taylor
Bon Vivant Cakes owner Emily Nejad recommends these four spots. Read more
We’re the Great Pumpkin State, Charlie Brown
By Edward McClelland
Not only are we No. 1 in production, but we're about three times as big as other producing states. Read more
Has Chicago Ever Had a Republican Mayor?
Answered by Edward McClelland
We have: The GOP was the party of Lincoln, after all — but it’s been nearly a century since the last. Read more
The Tragedy of Lil Durk
By David Bernstein
The Englewood native rose to stardom rapping about the violence of the streets. Now he’s accused of conspiring to kill a rival. Read more
Is Pipe Smoking Making a Comeback?
By Edward McClelland
Maybe it’s the young people, maybe it’s the need to de-stress, but Chicago’s (and America’s) oldest tobacconist is doing more business in pipes these days. Read more
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