City Life – U-High Midway

The downtown Chicago skyline reveals only a few of the 77 Chicago neighborhoods represented in the series 'City so Real'.

Director Steve James shares Chicago’s diverse experiences, identities in series ‘City So Real’

Amanda Cassel, Editor-in-Chief
December 18, 2020

Skaters gather to skate at Midway Plaisance Ice Rink in Hyde Park.

Safe and festive winter activities offered around Chicago

Adrianna Nehme, Assistant Editor
December 11, 2020

A shopper walks along Chicago’s North Michigan Avenue past a sign for a Black Friday sale.

Students, families shop online for Black Friday deals to stay safe

Téa Tamburo, Content Manager
December 3, 2020

Even if the ban on indoor dining was lifted, U-High students believe it is too unsafe during the pandemic and people should consider other options before dining inside.

Students concur with, adjust to recent ban on indoor dining to avoid infection risk

Meena Lee, Content Manager
November 13, 2020

Kevin Coval and Idris Goodwin were the keynote speakers for the virtual event “DECODE,” hosted by the Chicago Literacy Alliance Oct. 1-2.

Chicago nonprofits aim to dismantle systemic inequalities by improving literacy rates

Lucia Kouri, Co-City Life Editor
November 3, 2020

For many people, the Point provides a feeling of nostalgia that can anchor long-time park visitors to life before the pandemic. The park has become a safe space for Chicago residents, including U-High students, to see friends or take part in organized activities.

Promontory Point provides safe, nostalgic outdoor space to see friends, take part in activities

Clare O'Connor, Reporter
October 9, 2020

Byte-sized: Chicago's Mayoral Election

Byte-sized: Chicago’s Mayoral Election

Nikhil Patel, Web Manger
March 19, 2019

City clerk, treasurer, council members to be elected

Jacob Posner, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2019

LOOKING FORWARD. An artist’s rendering of the view north along Stony Island Avenue, which the Obama Foundation hopes to realize in 2021 when the Obama library is set to finish construction.

South Side’s next chapter: Obama Presidential Center

Jacob Posner, Features Editor
May 9, 2018

Will Obama Center bring progress or gentrification?

Abigail Slimmon, Assistant Editor
May 9, 2018

All That Chicago Jazz

All That Chicago Jazz

Priyanka Shrijay, opinion editor
April 19, 2018

New to jazz? Try out these classic Chicago albums

New to jazz? Try out these classic Chicago albums

Sam Fleming, Chicago Life Editor
April 19, 2018

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