Pilsen

Urban agriculture course poised to launch at Daley College

A new program at City Colleges of Chicago teaches students how to grow produce in cities. Experts say this is an emerging trend and market that will need well-educated people to sustain it.

5 days ago | By Peter Sachs

Pilsen celebrates "Day of the Dead," honors young victims

Two St. Procopius students were killed by their father last month. Pilsen's Mexican Catholic community remembers loved ones lost in the past year during its Dia de los Muertos celebration.

18 days ago | By Kate Gardiner

Bulls Season Storylines

22 days ago | By Matt Cobb

Little Village environmental group ties clean air, transit to Olympics

The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization has been trying for years to shut down the Crawford and Fisk coal-fired energy plants in their neighborhoods. Residents say the plants cause health problems.

2 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar

Electrical line fire causes brief power outage in Pilsen

A early morning flash fire that started in a faulty underground electric cable left 201 Pilsen residences without power briefly. No one was injured and power was restored within an hour.

4 months ago | By Meaghen Lober

Chicago to turn off the lights

The city will darken its famous skyline Saturday as part of a global effort to raise awareness about climate change and demonstrate a commitment to finding a solution.

7 months ago | By Natasha Eziquiel-Shriro

South Side DJ keeps warehouse music scene spinning

Mr. Bobby loves to mix crowds, music

11 months ago | By Natasha Eziquiel-Shriro

Activists aim to raise domestic violence awareness

15-block march features activists, dancers

1 year ago | By Sarah Arkin

Driver runs through Critical Mass, injures young rider

Motorist faces drunken driving charge

1 year ago | By Kate Gardiner

For gay Latinos, prom can be a mixed bag

Radio Arte delivers "voice for the voiceless" at Noche de Arco Iris

1 year ago | By Alex Parker