Rahm Emanuel and Chicago City Government Transparency
When he campaigned for mayor, Rahm Emanuel promised that his government would be transparent and accountable. Every mayoral...
"Boss" Gives Complex, Exaggerated Look at Chicago Politics
Chicago has a long history of strong-willed mayors that have wielded their political power with impunity, using legally questionable...
Chicago Ward Redistricting 101: Statistics, Factions and Conflicting Interests
While next year's city budget has dominated city politics over the past few weeks, another, equally important, controversy is brewing in...
Why the Cancellation of "The Playboy Club" was Inevitable
The Playboy Club, a historical drama about the eponymous club in 1961 Chicago, premiered on NBC on Sept. 19, after months of...
Chicago on Television: The Question of Authenticity
Over the past few years, we have seen several television shows that used Chicago as a setting. With our city...
The Perils of Peaceful Revolutions
Over the last few weeks, several Middle Eastern and North African countries have had peaceful revolutions. Widespread protests...
"The Interrupters" a Nuanced, Compelling Treatment of Urban Violence
"The Interrupters" a Nuanced, Compelling Treatment of Urban Violence By Igor Studenkov - Senior Staff Writer In 2004, Tio...
Filmmakers show off their work at the 16th annual Asian American Showcase
Over the past 16 years the Gene Siskel Film Center, one of Chicago's most prominent venues for foreign, independent and otherwise...
Boiling Point
Students and Faculty gathered together Thursday March 17, 2011 to rally in support of the contract negotiations between NEIU labor...
Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Celebrates Popular Culture
The 2011 Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) took place on March 18-20 in McCormick Place's west building. The showroom was open...
The Perils of Peaceful Revolutions - Why Winning isn't Always Enough
Over the last few weeks, several Middle Eastern and North African countries have been rocked by peaceful revolutions. Widespread...
Wellness Fair Showcases NEIU Health Services, Encourages Healthy Lifestyles
On Thursday, February 24, Northeastern Illinois University's Campus Recreation Center presented the Fifth Annual Wellness...