ShopColumbia makes student artists into entrepreneurs
When it opened in October 2008, ShopColumbia was little more than a bold idea, a space designed to promote the artwork of Columbia College students while teaching them the value...
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‘Faces Not Forgotten’ honors young victims of gun violence in America
It’s the eyes. Young, happy faces captured on large, canvas quilts. Their striking eyes — outlined by thick, black paint — follow you down the narrow corridor of the Evanston...
America’s best and worst drivers revealed in new report
Labor Day weekend is a great time for end-of-summer barbecues, shopping deals and an extended weekend road trip. And as with every year, wherever you drive this holiday weekend, traffic...
Vogue announces new 18+ modeling rule in the wake of #MeToo
It’s hard to imagine the world of high fashion without younger models. Who can forget Brooke Shields, then 15, modeling Calvin Klein jeans and a low-cut shirt for the brand’s...
Downers Grove girl, Drake’s ‘little best friend,’ gets a new heart
Sofia Sanchez had two birthday wishes: a visit from Drake, and a new heart. The 11-year-old Downers Grove resident had her first wish granted Aug. 20, when the rapper paid...
St. Louis mom will be one of the first hijabi athletes to compete in the Chicago Triathlon on Sunday
Jeri Villarreal is used to people asking her if she is hot. In the minimally clad world of triathletes, Villarreal sticks out with her fully covered body: sleek black arm...
Harvard professor calls coconut oil ‘pure poison’ in viral talk on nutrition
A Harvard professor wants you to reconsider the dangers of consuming coconut oil, a popular trend within the wellness crowd as of late. Self-appointed “wellness experts” and “health gurus” online...
Drake visits girl awaiting heart transplant at Lurie after she posts ‘Kiki Challenge’ video
Some kids receive toys for their 11th birthday, but Downers Grove resident Sofia Sanchez settled for a visit from her favorite rapper Drake instead. The three-time Grammy-winning artist visited Sofia...
Chicago comic book artists take to Twitter for #VisibleWomen campaign
You may have noticed your Twitter feed overflowing with colorful, imaginative drawings — and a lot of empowerment — on Monday. As of 4 p.m. #VisibleWomen had been used more...
A sneak — and very pink — peek inside beauty brand Glossier’s Chicago pop-up shop
Make room in your wallet — and makeup bag. New York-based beauty brand Glossier is opening a pop-up shop Thursday on Chicago’s Near West Side. Other than a cheeky June...