Federal law that protects the educational rights of homeless children and youth under 21 says young adults should be enrolled in school immediately, but the city is not meeting this requirement, advocates say. They report newly arrived immigrant youth being … Continued
Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ in December paid $3.09 million for a 3,395-square-foot condominium in a newly constructed, 16-story luxury condo building in the West Loop. Happ, 29, has spent his entire seven-year career with the Cubs, and was an … Continued
Faux SoxFest weekend begins Friday, with White Sox fans seeking a proper substitute in the absence of the annual fan fest and the team trying to make some news in the dead of a Chicago winter. A season ticket holders … Continued
Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and coach Matt Eberflus are working on revamping their coaching staff. After firing five coaches earlier this month, including offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, the Bears began the offseason seeking at least new offensive and … Continued
To mark its 30th anniversary, Clouds in Water Zen Center in St. Paul is hosting a 30-hour-long meditation “sit-a-thon” on March 23 and 24. Yes, that’s right: Thirty straight hours of meditation. Participants don’t have to sit the full time … Continued
While History Theatre is known for bringing Minnesota stories to the stage, its latest takes us to 1962 Mississippi. Yet “A Unique Assignment” is a Minnesotan’s story. Lt. Henry Gallagher was a 23-year-old army officer from South Minneapolis following orders … Continued