News
Emanuel Unveils Grand Red
Line Remodel; Green Line Coming to McCormick
Place
Mayor also announces an $86
million remodel of the Clark/Division Red Line stop, part of $200 million in
renovations coming to CTA El stops. Video: Conditions poor at some Red Line El stops.
Photo: The Grand Red Line stop underwent its second makeover in 17 years. (Photo by Mike Reilley)
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River North Dance Co. Outreach Program Reaches
Underprivileged Kids
The River North Dance
Company’s education outreach program has partnered with CLASS by Chicago
Lights, which is part of the Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago, for a
10-week outreach program targeting Chicago schools.
(Photo by Alaina Africano)
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New Digs for Irish Film
Festival
After 14 years in Beverly, the Irish Film
Festival has made its way to the Gold Coast. Related:
Photo: Festival founder Jude Blackburn talks to the crowd before the
films begin. (Photo/Milos Markicevic)
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Food Trucks Bring
Dining Curbside
Sliders, barbecue,
cupcakes ... you name it, you can find it with Chicago's food trucks. Owners of
the trucks rely on social media to attract customers and hear feedback on their
food. They also have to deal with strict City of Chicago ordinances on street
food sales. Photo: The Brown Bag Lunch Truck works
areas all over the city, including Chicago Avenue downtown. (Photo
by Tiffany Boncan)
