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This Memorial Day comes amid a difficult time: Americans trying to come to grips with a hot button presidential election, our country’s role in overseas conflict and war being questioned.
He was a "miracle worker" at helping make the dreams of young playwrights and directors come true, according to a friend and former colleague.
Clarence Johnson of Bellwood faces a first-degree murder charge in Wednesday's stabbing death of Francois H. Reed-Swain in the West Loop restaurant. No motive was given.
Onlookers observed the water rescue drill, organized to inform beachgoers on water safety ahead of the scheduled Friday opening of Chicago beaches. “I didn’t know if it was real or not,” one observer said. “It was a good display.”