Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Memorial Day Parade

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:46:27 -0500

Hundreds turned out for the 2013 Chicago Memorial Day Parade on Saturday, May 25. The day kicked off with a ceremony at Daley Plaza followed by the parade on State St.

PAWS Chicago pet adoption event

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:08:52 -0500

PAWS Chicago hosts the 16th annual “Angels with Tails” adoption event showcasing homeless cats, dogs, kittens and puppies in the windows of more than 40 shops along Michigan Avenue and Oak Street. PAWS Chicago is committed to bringing an end to the killing of homeless cats and dogs and transforming animal welfare. Through adoptions, spay/neuter, volunteering and shelter medicine, PAWS Chicago is dedicated to setting new standards in the way that homeless animals are treated. …

School Closings Protest

Sat, 18 May 2013 16:56:26 -0500

Dozens of protesters gathered to march and voice their opposition to the closing of public schools in Chicago. The south-side march on Saturday started at Jesse Owens Elementary Community Academy and then proceeded to West Pullman Elementary School followed by Marcus Garvey Elementary. …

Columbia College Chicago hosts Manifest 2013

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:42:52 -0500

Manifest 2013, a showcase of talents ranging from dance and photography to theatre and design, kicks off on Friday, May 17th by parading to 9th and Wabash for The Great Convergence, a student performance and celebration. Activities and events following those include 104 different student showcases throughout the streets of the Columbia College campus and the south loop. …

Chicago Farmers Market starts up new season at Daley Plaza

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:48:06 -0500

The Chicago Farmers Market kicked off its new season at Daley Plaza with the winning reusable bag designs by Chicago Public High School students, fresh produce and live music.