The average person should drink at least eight ounces of water a day to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Unfortunately, hundreds and thousands of Chicago residents..
Chicago is next to the largest freshwater resource in the world — Lake Michigan. Unfortunately, with an estimated 370,000 lead service lines stretching across Chicago many..
This piece was originally performed at 14 East’s live storytelling event on the theme of Transitions in May. Chicago is a city of big infrastructure —..
Editor’s Note: This story was originally published with the author’s name and photos. Both have been removed at the request of the author’s privacy. This piece..
“Have you ever been adjudicated guilty or convinced of a misdemeanor, felony, or other crime?” Chances are you’ve seen this question before. It’s pretty standard..
She was a high school valedictorian who had to turn down a full ride, he worked full time but couldn’t afford community college and another’s..
As soon as you enter through the doors of the Latinx Cultural Center, you are greeted with friendly smiles and loud Latin music that makes..
Eleven-year-old Tricia Griffith cannot stop hearing about the Manson Family trial. The brutal killings in 1969 sent fright through her body but also left an..
After a long morning of interviews, Lourdes Duarte took to the stage at the award ceremony luncheon and begun telling a story. The story was..
“Is everybody from Chicago?” asked Dean Baquet after being escorted into a conference room and quietly grabbing coffee from the back table while an earnest..
