She lost four fingers in a car crash. It hasn’t stopped her from creating beautiful sidewalk art.
Rebecca LaFlure said she began sidewalk chalking during the pandemic as a way to get out of the house with her then-toddler daughter.
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Taking joy seriously with Ross Gay
Poet and delightmonger Ross Gay joins us to talk about his new essay collection, “Inciting Joy.“
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Focusing on the Feels at Friendsgiving
For Thanksgiving, the food may be taken care of, but what about the feels? Jordan Wimby, aka “The Melanin Martha,” has some tips.
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Move over, New York. The real madmen — and women — were from Chicago
Yes, Chicago created the Pillsbury Doughboy and Rudolph. But its influence on the ad industry runs even deeper.
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‘The Princess Bride’ in concert at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this week
The concert is the latest in the ‘CSO at the Movies’ series.
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Holiday things to do in Chicago: Lights, shopping, shows, skating and more
Check out this bounty of festive winter events in and around Chicago for the whole family.
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‘She Said’ reignites conversations around #MeToo
Plus, the hosts of ‘Who? Weekly’ offer their high and lowbrow viewing recommendations.
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How Devon Avenue became the hub for Chicago’s Indian community
Devon Avenue has long been known as Little India, but the diverse West Ridge strip has become home for many and is still evolving today.
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The WBEZ guide to Chicago’s Christkindlmarket
Whether you’re going for the mug, to shop or to snap an Instagrammable pic — here’s what you need to know.
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The holidays, Covid and you
Nerdette’s “resident epidemiologist” explains everything you need to know about Covid and the holidays, but are too afraid to ask.
