Community

Worker-Run Window Factory Starts Production in Chicago’s Southwest Side

Workers who occupied factory in 2008, open New Era Windows Cooperative The opening of a new factory in Brighton Park usually doesn’t…

Pilsen Trolley Tour Aims to Boost Business During 2nd Fridays Gallery Night

A new trolley tour is coming to Pilsen and organizers hope it will help boost business in the area. The trolley tour,…

Back of the Yards Student Receives Honor from NIU

Noemi Rodriguez a student from Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, received the Sophomore Enhancement Award from the University Honors Program at…

Arts and Entertainment

Local Events: Arts and Entertainment

June 10: Lumpen Release Party The Bridgeport-based Lumpen magazine is celebrating the launch of its latest issue and the introduction of a new…

Version Festival 13 to Reflect an Urban Operating System

Annual festival in Bridgeport to feature exhibitions, city and record fairs Organizers of Version Festival 13 are using an operating system as…

Buenos Aires Artist is the Latest to Set His Brush Along 16th Street Corridor

Nicolas “Ever” Romero’s mural is the largest to be included in Pilsen’s Art in Public Places Initiative Buenos Aires-based artist Nicolas Romero likes…

Education

Success is Possible for Undocumented Students, Experts Say

Experts from around the country share strategies on how undocumented students can stay afloat and become professionals Hundreds…

Seward Academy Students Win City Science Fair Awards

  Daniel Flores (Left), Daniel Morales (Right) Two students from Seward Academy in Back of the Yards won…

Sports

CONCURSO DE DIA DEL PADRE – Gana boletos para el partido histórico Monarcas vs Cruzeiro

Si estás pensando una manera creativa de celebrar el Día del Padre, The Gate Newspaper y Schneider Soccer…

Mayweather Chooses ‘Canelo’ Alvarez as Opponent in Next Bout

Just weeks after defeating Robert Guerrero in a lopsided bout, Floyd Mayweather confirmed via Twitter that he would…