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Música Mexicana

A conversation with Julián Mercado

The música Mexicana singer discusses songwriting, motivation, and connecting with audiences through music.

By Nathan Borja • 3 min read

Music

Peso Pluma and Tito Double P Bring DINASTÍA to Chicago

The cousins ended their DINASTÍA tour in Chicago, where fans connected with the music through identity, ambition, and culture.

By Nathan Borja • 3 min read

Art

Anita Piotrowski Finally Gets to Be Seen

In retirement, she's become the artist she always was.

By NaBeela Washington • 7 min read

Little Village

After Operation Midway Blitz, Little Village refuses to disappear

Six months later, residents are still healing. But they're also organizing, shopping local, and refusing to be broken.

By Alondra Carmona • 4 min read

Español

De Terrenos Vacíos a Jardines de Resistencia

Las comunidades de Chicago y alrededores se unen a un movimiento nacional para reescribir la narrativa sobre el acceso a alimentos y espacios verdes. Residentes organizan recuperar terrenos abandonados y convertirlos en espacios vivos que cultivan alimentos y fortalecen comunidad.

By Liana Ordoñez • 4 min read

Sports

After Playoff Run, Chicago Winds Find New Talent for Year 2

The team proved women's tackle football has an eager audience in Chicago, and they're just getting started.

By Zoë Takaki • 6 min read

Español

Vigilia con Velas Reúne Sobrevivientes de Fred Hampton y Mark Clark Luego de 56 Años

Sobrevivientes del asalto de 1969, Black Panthers, residentes y organizadores del pasado se reúnen en el lugar del asesinato para honrar como el trabajo revolucionario de los Black Panthers continúa hasta el día de hoy, en medio de la oposición sobre quien tiene el derecho de contar la historia.

By Keila Gallardo • 5 min read

ICE

Chicago's Community Organizers Build Rapid Response Model as ICE Shifts Focus Nationwide

Community groups across Chicago are equipping residents with legal guides, know-your-rights trainings, and rapid response networks to protect immigrant families.

By Lauren Neher • 5 min read

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