by Basileo Odukoya and Joel Ebert in News
Beginning in January 2009, the University of Illinois at Chicago campus will officially have Dr. Paula Allen-Meares as its new chancellor. Allen-Meares, who was selected from a field of more than 100 candidates, is set to be formally confirmed as the new chancellor at the next Board of Trustees meeting.
by Igor Studenkov in News
The 39th Annual Chicago Pride Parade got off to a rousing start when a convertible with a large "Thank You, California" sign drove down Halsted Street. Robert Castillo and John Pennycuff, a Logan Park couple who have been together for seventeen years, held up their marriage license as the crowd cheered.
by Amanda Wowk in News
On July 1st, 2008, sales tax in Chicago officially became the highest in the nation, at a rate of 10.25%. Todd Stroger, President of the Cook County Board, pushed for the one percent increase to help cover funding in his budget. Now, consumers buying any goods in the city limits will pay slightly more than they did last month.
2008 Woodie Awards
