Good morning, Chicago. In recent decades, some of the Chicago Police Department’s most notorious scandals were perpetrated by officers assigned to the same team or unit, including Jerome Finnigan of the special operations section and Ronald Watts of the public housing unit. But it took extensive searches to connect individual accusations and see wider patterns. It might take … [Read more...] about Daywatch: New data portal details misconduct patterns among CPD
Midwest Underground Railroad Network hopes to save historic South Holland house from demolition
The Van Oostenbrugge Homestead in South Holland, slated for demolition, may find a new life as the office of the Midwest Underground Railroad Network. Tom Shepherd, the network’s secretary, said residents looking for ways to save the building approached the network after learning about the plans to demolish it. “We’re looking at having like a cultural, visitor center sort of … [Read more...] about Midwest Underground Railroad Network hopes to save historic South Holland house from demolition
Oak Park and River Forest student who headlined at Chicago Fashion Week at 16 preparing for international stage
At 16, Matthew E. Bell became Chicago Fashion Week’s youngest headlining designer last fall, debuting two collections at the 14th Pharaoh R.A.W. runway experience at the DuSable Museum in honor of mental health awareness. Bell said the collections range from designer streetwear and business casual to formal and evening wear, avant-garde couture, and organic custom luxury … [Read more...] about Oak Park and River Forest student who headlined at Chicago Fashion Week at 16 preparing for international stage
Live storytelling: Standing at a microphone telling a story can be a very personal kind of theater
A night at the theater tends to mean seeing a play. But something far more low-key and informal — a person standing at a microphone at a bar or restaurant and telling a personal story — is a form of theater, as well, and it has a strong foothold locally. Several storytelling events take place across the Chicago area each month, where the barrier to entry is significantly lower … [Read more...] about Live storytelling: Standing at a microphone telling a story can be a very personal kind of theater
Plataformas de redes sociales eliminaron 4,7 millones de cuentas tras veto a menores en Australia
Por CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY WELLINGTON, Nueva Zelanda (AP) — Las empresas de redes sociales han revocado el acceso a aproximadamente 4,7 millones de cuentas identificadas como pertenecientes a niños en Australia desde que el país prohibió el uso de esas plataformas a menores de 16 años, dijeron las autoridades. “Nos enfrentamos a todos los que decían que no se podía hacer, … [Read more...] about Plataformas de redes sociales eliminaron 4,7 millones de cuentas tras veto a menores en Australia