A presentation on River Forest's proposed North Avenue Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District April 24 drew an audience of 40 residents, most of whom were concerned with the impact the proposed district would have on their homes.

To see some of the best jazz musicians in the state, fork over a cover charge, two-drink minimum and steep Chicago parking fees, right? 

Ten years ago, my family reluctantly decided to kiss Detroit goodbye and move to Chicagoland for a job opportunity we couldn't turn down. 

First the good news. Even the Democrats might be able to win the House in 2018, and Oprah's a lock for 2020. The sit-com Trump Presidency looks to have a short run. Think My Mother The Car.

We the undersigned are very concerned that on April 25, the Lake Theatre will host a virulently anti-Semitic film: "The Occupation of the American Mind," a film replete with well-worn anti-Semitic canards, which have for centuries been used against Jews and more recently the only Jewish state. 

We are honored and delighted to be partnering with the Palestinian Film Festival to bring the film, The Occupation of the American Mind to the Lake Theatre.

Ever been surprised by seeing everyday people, sometimes people you know, showing musical talent you didn't know they had? How about talent that isn't just your casual, sit-around-at-the-party, group-singing sort? The sort that makes you say, "Geez. These people are really good!"

With another Earth Day past, we find our environment and our society facing considerable risk from climate change.

Perhaps, like me, you always make it to the District 97 Ethnic Fest. Or perhaps you're new to town or have never had a reason to venture out on the first Saturday in May to hear, see, taste or experience something new, different, exciting and cross-cultural.