City Room - Arts / Culture

Evolving Faith: Meaning, Ethics, and Ideas Presented Live

Listen in as Interfaith Youth Core founder Eboo Patel sits down for a conversation with Krista Tippett, the host of public radio's Speaking of Faith.

Posted on 11.16.2009 by Breeze Richardson

Clergy, Community Fear Important Ritual is Losing its Religion

Parents and church leaders are working to make sure a Latina's 15th birthday keeps its cultural and religious meaning.

Posted on 11.11.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Chicago Starts Demo on Gropius Buildings

The first of several buildings here by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius bites the dust.

Posted on 10.28.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Michael Orlove Keeps Chicago Alive with Music

Michael Orlove is using the power of city government to build Chicago's musical culture.

Posted on 10.6.2009 by Alison Cuddy

Chicago Brazilians Celebrate Rio's Victory

Group says games will lift South American city's image.

Posted on 10.2.2009 by Michael Puente

Olympic Supporters in Chicago Shocked

A report from the rally in downtown Chicago.

Posted on 10.2.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Chicago Program Helps Iraqis Save Their Cultural Heritage

Flaking paint on mummies, basket weaving, radar, part of the project.

Posted on 9.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Fame School Comes to Chicago

City gets its first city-wide public high school for the arts.

Posted on 9.9.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Daley Defends Closing Street for Oprah

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley on Tuesday defended the city's partial closing of Michigan Avenue so that talk show powerhouse Oprah Winfrey can film her 24th anniversary episode.

Posted on 9.2.2009 by Alex Keefe

Closing of Catholic Girls School Symbolic of Shrinking Nun Population

The number of nuns has dropped by two-thirds since the 1960s, and that's making it more expensive to staff Catholic schools.

Posted on 8.31.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Illinois Agency Details How Cuts Will Hit Artists

Illinois Arts Council says cuts of more than $8 million will affect arts across the state.

Posted on 8.21.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Israeli, Palestinian Teens Try to Find Common Ground on North Shore

A Glenview program hopes to eventually help Israelis and Palestinians co-exist by reaching out to teens.

Posted on 8.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Adventures in Eating at the Farmer's Market

Nina Barrett visits the local farmer's market to explore new ways to cook and eat some summertime favorites.

Posted on 8.17.2009 by Nina Barrett

Preservation Group Offers Alternate Plan for Reese Campus

Group says its plan would save some buildings by a famous architect, while leaving room for the Olympic Village.

Posted on 8.13.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

Guitar Legend and Inventor Les Paul Dies at 94

Les Paul had Chicago ties early in his career.

Posted on 8.13.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes

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