The last thing Illinois politics are known for are “ethical standards.” That, however, is the reason Gov. Pat Quinn decided to veto a gambling bill that “would have added casinos in Chicago, Lake County, Rockford, Danville and the south suburbs,...
Hockey is a very involved sport, and it becomes even more convoluted when it is played in Chicago. The Chicago Blackhawks have one of the biggest and most loyal followings in all sports, let alone hockey. The conundrum comes out in the acceptance of new...
I think it’s safe to say most Chicago Bulls fans have been pleasantly surprised with the 30-22 record the Bulls currently have coming out of the All-Star break, especially without former MVP Derrick Rose. The Bulls are second in the central division...
This weekend is really putting the “jam” in pajamas. On Friday and Saturday, rock out in your PJs at two different music venues in northern Illinois. Pillow Fight at the House First up, the Cabin Fever Artist Showcase Superjam starts at 8 p.m. Friday...
I am always going to think that teachers should be more respected and revered than they are. With all the help some of my teachers have given me throughout my life, that will never change. By now I’m sure that many of you are aware of the teacher’s...
I spent a beautiful Saturday afternoon in Chicago eating great food. What makes me any different from 2.7 million other Chicagoans? I learned where my food came from, how it was raised and how the farmers took care of the livestock. The second annual...
No plans for the weekend? There’s plenty going on in DeKalb, but if you want a change of scenery, take a trip to Lincoln Park in Chicago for the Chipotle Cultivate Festival from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. The festival will play host to live music throughout...
New York-based creative think tank COLLECTIVE BODY | DANCELAB breezes back to Chicago next week to kick off its third season of dance and performance.Founded by NIU’s own Brian Carey Chung, assistant professor of ballet, COLLECTIVE BODY | DANCELAB came...
Summer brings all sorts of things to the DeKalb area - sunshine, jean shorts and new releases from DeKalb musicians. Who: Matt Evert, drummer of DeKalb-bred group Light Pollution Title: Barber Greene Label: Yes Club Records Release Date: May 30 “Barber...
Looking for its third consecutive win, NIU softball took on the UIC Flames in Chicago Wednesday. The Huskies (18-24, 6-6 MAC) came up short and fell to the Flames 6-1. “UIC did a great job today,” said NIU coach Lindsay Chouinard. “Their pitchers...
Bruce Wayne: Tamer of hearts, commander of street justice, sniffer of butts. He’s not quite the suave, hyper-vigilant master of mixed martial arts most of us grew up with. He’s my dog, and he’s a pit bull. Holy heartworm, Batman! From the moment...
At least once in their academic lives, students have had a class in DuSable Hall. Many, however, do not know this is a building named for an African-French trader who aided in the Revolutionary War. “DuSable Hall was named after Jean Baptiste Paul Dessables,”...
