Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Search results for keyword: Chicago found in 1331 News.

the-watchdogs
  • by david hall
At Illinois’ for-profit colleges, students often end up worse off than when they started

The schools target Black, Brown, low-income students with their recruiting, offering promises of future economic stability that’s rarely fulfilled. Instead, students are left saddled with debt, in low-paying jobs that pay them what high school grads make, a WBEZ investigation has found.

pride
  • by david hall
Friendship, theater and drag in Chicago’s Mexican-American community

How a reporter’s interview turned into a friendship with Esteban Pantoja, actor and creator of one of the most beloved drag characters in the Mexican American community in the South Side of Chicago.

pride
  • by david hall
Sun-Times readers share their Pride stories

"May we all continue to strive to be our true, authentic selves as we continue our life journeys," one wrote.

pride
  • by david hall
How Chicago became a 'safe haven' for the drag queens who call it home

Over the decades, Chicago has become a premier place to practice the art of drag. Recently, the city has also become a safe haven for drag queens.