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obituaries
  • by david hall
The Rev. James Lawson Jr., civil rights leader who preached nonviolent protest, dies at 95

James Lawson iintroduced Gandhian principles to American civil rights workers, showing how direct action could expose the immorality and fragility of racist white power structures.

movies-and-tv
  • by david hall
Oscar-winning director William Friedkin honored with street-naming near Senn High School

The director of "The Exorcist" and "The French Connection" graduated from the North Side school in 1953, but the rhythms and stories of Chicago fueled his film tales long after he left the city for Hollywood.

lgbtq
  • by david hall
New initiative to expand gender-affirming care across Illinois

The Illinois Department of Human Services announced Monday that the new Transgender and Gender Diverse Wellness and Equity Program will provide organizations with comprehensive and medical care for transgender, gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ people.

food-and-restaurants
  • by david hall
Lula Cafe is the lone Chicago winner at the 2024 James Beard Awards

The awards, considered the Oscars of the culinary world, were presented Monday night at the Lyric Opera House.