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Farmer’s markets in Chicago: Simple, inexpensive and fresh

Jackson Danbeck May 24, 2015

Farmer’s markets offer a simple, inexpensive way to eat fresh and meet your farmer — even in the heart of Chicago Amid rows of colorful flower baskets and tomato plants, farmer Jose Compean stands....

It's all good in the 'hoods: The price of Chicago's neighborhoods

It’s all good in the ‘hoods: The price of Chicago’s neighborhoods

A breakdown of Chicago’s neighborhoods to simplify your apartment search Editor's Note: This article is part of The DePaulia's 2015 Apartment Guide. To view more articles from this special section,...

Murals in Pilsen bring neighbors together to fight the influx of outside development. Activists say the identity of the neighborhood is at stake, in addition to local businesses who are being displaced.  (Photo courtesy of Creative Commons)

Pilsen community fight gentrification with murals

Olivia Mohseni May 17, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='11998'] On a cold and gloomy morning earlier this year, Chicagoans protested the gentrification of the Pilsen neighborhood.  Signs were taped to the front of the hip new coffee...

Riot Fest attendees enjoy The Dandy Warhols during the 2014 festival. Many Humboldt Park residents and Ald. Roberto Maldonado want to ban the festival from returning. (Kirsten Onsgard / The DePaulia)

Riot Fest risks losing Humboldt Park home

Erin Yarnall May 17, 2015

See update. The Humboldt Park-based music festival, Riot Fest, was recently named the best music festival according to readers of USA Today and 10Best. The festival, which took place in September, hosted...

(Photo courtesy of Charli XCX)

You’re here for who? Bands to check out during Chicago music festival season

Kevin Quin May 17, 2015

We did the homework so you don't have to. Check back each week for the scoop on bands you can't miss at Pitchfork, Lollapalooza, North Coast and Riot Fest this year. Banks While some artists tend...

DePaul students remember Rekia Boyd at on-campus vigil

DePaul students remember Rekia Boyd at on-campus vigil

Emily Clement May 14, 2015

[slideshow_deploy id='11843'] A small crowd of about 20 people huddled together on DePaul’s Quad on Wednesday evening. It was a cold, windy evening, unsuited for a candlelight vigil, but people continued...

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Turning a new page: Independent bookstores flourish in Chicago

Zoe Krey May 10, 2015

On May 2 a new national holiday, Independent Bookstore Day, was introduced, prompting thousands to seek out their nearest independent bookstore. Chicago was no exception. Mayor Rahm Emanuel even issued...

Karen Lewis (right) leads the charge at the Chicago Teachers Union strike in 2012. It was the first strike in 25 years and current contract negotiations may cause conflict again. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune/MCT)

Teachers union vs. school board: Chicago’s contract debate

Brenden Moore May 10, 2015

Opening shots were fired between the cash-strapped Chicago Public Schools (CPS) and the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) last week after the school board declined to extend its contract with the teachers,...

A bike rental on East Randolph street in the loop makes getting around the city convenient for tourists. These resources are concentrated in the loop and the northside, while safe bike lanes and the city rental Divvy bikes remain are lacking on the South and West sides. (Josh Leff / The DePaulia)

Chicago bikers petition for safer lanes on South and West sides

Evan Walter, Kathryn Eardley, and Gabby Hock May 10, 2015

On the Near North and West sides of the city bike routes connect and intersect to create clusters of protected routes for bicyclists. Meanwhile, on the Far South Side this web loosens into long stretches...

Chicago gets Obama library

Brenden Moore May 10, 2015

President Barack Obama’s presidential library and museum is coming to sweet home Chicago after all, aided by the transfer of parkland on proposed sites to the city as well as legislation to make potential...

Musician Josh Savage performs at a Sofar Sounds Chicago event at a distillery in April. (Photo courtesy of Caroline Dee Kerr)

Sofar Sounds books secret gigs in Chicago

Michael Schmidt May 10, 2015

Off the Ashland Green and Pink Line stop one Saturday night in April, music-lovers from around Chicago flocked to a local distillery to watch an acoustic show. But what distinguished this concert on...

Appetizer: Buffalo Bacon Wings

POLL: What is your favorite off-campus restaurant?

Mariah Woelfel and Kathryn Eardley May 6, 2015

Video: DePaul students tell The DePaulia about their favorite Chicago restaurants. This survey is part of a new weekly poll segment launched in an effort to give our student body a voice regarding...

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