Chicago

Chicago “A city ready to burn’’ In 1871, Chicago was a city ready to ignite from the flames of a dragon's breath flying over the city. In the book, The Great Fire, by Jim Murphy, the author clearly shows us this dragon. ‘First of all, the city was made of flammable things that could burst up into flames at any time it wanted too. Houses were wood, the streets, barns, and even the wagons. At first, families didn’t take the fire seriously until it was too late. They were so frightened they…

showcases Hebru Brantley’s new works in a solo show at the Chicago Cultural Center; The Chicago Cultural Center is located at 78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602. Hebru Brantley is an up and coming Chicago artist who has sold paintings to the rich and famous, such as Jay Z and Matthew Pritzer. Brantley’s art pieces will be on display from June 14 through September 23. The fact that Hebru Brantley is the curator for his own solo exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center makes this exhibit all the…

Chicago also responded by partnering with the Cook County Sheriff officers, decentralized gang and enforcement units. Children should be able to go outside to play, and their parents should not have to worry about them being the next victim due to gun violence. Chicago should be noted for its beauty and culture rather than be overshadowed by deaths due to gun violence. If Chicago acknowledges that something must be done to reduce the gun violence rate, then they need to realize that it is time…

The “Chicago Race Riot of 1919” was a major racial conflict that began in Chicago, Illinois on July 27, 1919 and ended on August 3, 1919. The “Chicago Race Riot” was not the result of one incident alone they were the results of several factors. These factors, including the economic, the social and political differences between blacks and whites, and the post-war atmosphere of a society and the thinking of different race relations in1919 combined to make Chicago one of the prime targets for this…

need. For Thirty Four years he worked on the Chicago and North Western Railroad. This railway is one of the oldest railroads in the midwest. It is the first railroad to have a train running out of Chicago. Even after working he continued to serve the community. While living in carpentersville for 40 years he was truly a dedicated Pastor for the First Baptist Church of Meadowdale. He and his wife, Beverly, did everything together.While living in Chicago they would visit the Somerset House,…

Myra Brooks Turner passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Parkwest Hospital surrounded by her family. Myra Brooks-Turner is an educator, an award-winning composer, professional pianist and freelance writer. Having started musical training at The Juilliard School in New York City at age twelve, she holds bachelors and masters honors degrees with piano, theory and composition from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. A professional composer and musical director in Dallas, Myra…

town to visit family and you just miss everything about home? Despite the fact that it’s Chicago and everyone thinks it’s just a horrible place to live. I’ve lived on the Southside of Chicago almost all my life in the bad and good neighborhoods and for various reasons, I believe Chicago is one of the best places to live in U.S because of the cleanliness, the wider streets, and the food. The first reason Chicago is one of the best places to live in is that of the cleanliness. When you leave your…

popularity of Chicago hip hop culture, there arguably hasn’t been a resurgence of rap this sizable since the days of Tupac Shakur, Biggie Smalls, NWA, and Nas spreading the message of gang violence and the appalling conditions of ghettos in the USA. However, accompanied with the recent rise in popularity of Chicago hip hop, also comes a recently growing awareness and activism surrounding police brutality and the astronomically high, and still increasing, murder count in the streets of Chicago.…

Old Chicago location, we determined several different strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. The clear strength of Old Chicago is the location. Right in the heart of Capital Hill, it is within walking distance of major concert and sporting venues. It is on several major bus lines, and is located on Colfax Avenue, a major thoroughfare for walking pedestrians. Old Chicago boast strong brand recognition, and many will know the brand despite possibly never having been to an Old Chicago…

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most successful teams in the history of the NBA and the National Basketball Association. The Chicago Bulls have a total of six NBA championships in the years 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998. This well-rounded basketball team was founded in 1966. The beginning of the franchise was the best NBA team at the time. Once “the franchise was established in 1966 and got off to a promising start, with the best record ever for an NBA expansion team, 33 wins and 48 losses…