With the bright lights of the marquee shining onto Halsted Street, this appears to be a unique place to check out a show or film. That’s true about Ramova Theatre, but there is so much more to this venue in the Bridgeport neighborhood where it resides just south of 35th Street. Emily and Tyler Nievus wanted it
They are shirts that have been seen all across Chicagoland and the country. Their clever sayings have made them a favorite of the common fan and the big-time athletes – especially those who take to the professional diamond. That’s what makes the story of how Joe Johnson started “Obvious Shirts” came to be even more interesting
The goal of any restaurant is to make sure that those who visit feel like they are at home. It’s safe to say that Billy and Jamie Alvarez have been successful with their establishment in Chicago – and the proof are the people who are big fans of their food. “Mima’s Taste of Cuba” opened in
There are many people in Chicago who have their way to show affection for the city that they love. Barry Butler does so through a great passion in his life: Photography – and he’s done a pretty good job. The Chicagoan has built a tremendous following on social media with his stunning photographs of different venues
Once again, the best in all of stock car racing gathered in Chicago to test their skills of the 2.2 miles of roads that surround Grant Park over Fourth of July weekend. It’s a unique opportunity for many of NASCAR’s drivers to test their skills on a street circuit, including a graduate of the University
The soundtrack of a professional sporting event in the “Windy City” is a symphony containing many different instruments. One element is the sounds from the competition field or court, with those action eliciting cheers, boos, or other reactions from the gallery. Sometimes music is pumped in to set a particular mood for the moment. But
There is a new center in the North Lawndale neighborhood in Chicago that’s going to help young people as they restart their lives. That’s exactly what the person its named after would have wanted. The Dr. Dennis Deer Community Justice Center was officially dedicated on April 27th at 1441 S. Keeler Avenue on the west
His voice is one of the most well-known in all of Chicagoland – especially to sports fans. Many a time over the past 40 years has Wayne Messmer stepped onto the field, court or ice to serenade fans with “The Star Spangled Banner” before a contest. From Chicago Stadium to Wrigley Field, north side and south, the
For years, she was someone who enjoyed a brew in one of the many establishments in Chicago. But when Mickey Bryant wanted to see a more diverse crowd in the craft brewing space, she decided to blend her passion with her profession. An instructional design & technology consultant by trade, this Chicagoan decided to begin “Black and
An organization in Chicago is doing what it can do to end homelessness in a unique way. Red Line Service is using art to reach out to those who are unhoused in the city, with Executive Director Rhoda Rosen leading that effort. Through various projects and partnerships, the organization is taking steps to aid those
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