Chicago Behind Chicago: A Look Inside the Business of Music

The Project Process A Group Effort As a group, we decided to look at the local music industry in Chicago. Right away, we all had ideas of who we could interview. Ann mentioned looking at some data, Nicole and Kay thought of some musicians they could talk to, and Oriette expressed interest in interviewing Chicago’s… Continue reading Chicago Behind Chicago: A Look Inside the Business of Music

Health officials debate opioid crisis cure

Treatment: In late October, President Trump declared the opioid crisis a public health emergency, as the numbers of overdoses and deaths due to addiction continue to rise. “The epidemic is a national health emergency,” President Trump said. “Nobody has seen anything like what is going on now.” For those in the health field, the opioid… Continue reading Health officials debate opioid crisis cure

Chicago Behind Chicago: A Weekend in Chicago’s Most Intriguing Buildings

Take a look into three very different sites of Open House Chicago 2017 across three very different Chicago neighborhoods: the Loop, Edgewater, and Pilsen. What it is: Hosted by the Chicago Architecture Foundation this past weekend, Open House Chicago allows public access to over 200 buildings throughout Chicago, many of which are usually private –… Continue reading Chicago Behind Chicago: A Weekend in Chicago’s Most Intriguing Buildings

Atlantic hurricane season off to a chaotic start

Atlantic hurricane season off to a chaotic start Four major hurricanes so far this season Nicole I. Cash Everyone remembers Hurricane Katrina of 2005, specifically due to its devastation throughout New Orleans. But unfortunately for those in the path of hurricanes, the 2017 hurricane season, led by Harvey, Jose, Irma, and Katia, will also be… Continue reading Atlantic hurricane season off to a chaotic start