Mark the third anniversary of the invasion of Eastern Ukraine by learning more about how ordinary Ukrainians are experiencing the turmoil in their country. Lida Nedilsky, North Park University Sociology Professor, spent last summer meeting Ukrainians and documenting their stories.
Edward Newell Ware (1892-1919): A Unique Life of Selfless Service By Gustavo Azevedo In 1930, the first Gold Star pilgrimage took place. Hundreds of American mothers and widows of fallen […]
The northern-most street on the border of Chicago and Evanston is a hidden-away corner of Rogers Park. Lined with mature trees and large backyard gardens, the long block of Juneway Terrace west of busy Sheridan Road offers a tranquil outdoor setting. Our 2024 HouseWalk features eight homes and an additional garden that highlight that street’s historic past and promising future. Homeowner guides will show their homes and share their efforts to make this street a beautiful refuge for life in the 21st Century.
Join Jerry DiMuzio as he reflects on over 50 years as a musician in the Chicago music scene and on the road touring, playing clarinet, sax, and flute. He has […]
Nathan Krevitsky, son of Jewish immigrants, grew up in Rogers Park but became a nationally known art educator and multidisciplinary artist. as well as a valued member of the Tucson Arizona arts and cultural community.
Sam Ozaki and Harue Kawano Ozaki By Hanna Houser Editor’s Note: The forced removal of Japanese immigrants and their American-born children from the West Coast after the Japanese attack on […]
On May 25, 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 tragically crashed near O’Hare Airport in what remains the deadliest aviation accident to have occurred in the United States. Three siblings from […]
As a thank you farewell to the neighborhood, Tawani Hospitality will host a public open house party before its two Rogers Park properties cease operation as event venues and vacation […]
Hear what RefugeeOne and the 49th Ward Aldermanic Office are doing to help recently-arrived refugees in the community.
Did you know there is an archeological dig in at our very own West Ridge Nature Center? Not much is known about the indigenous peoples who occupied modern-day Chicago, and […]