http://www.chitowndailynews.org Culture en-us Our reviewer finds a macaroni and cheese is simply divine, striking the perfect balance between cheesy, buttery and creamy. Dozens of traditional side dishes also hit the spot. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:57:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/04/22/Ace-s-dishes-up-homestyle-fare-25691.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/04/22/Ace-s-dishes-up-homestyle-fare-25691.html The theater is closed until further notice while owners and managers hash out their differences. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/30/Morse-Theatre-s-future-uncertain-23649.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/30/Morse-Theatre-s-future-uncertain-23649.html St. Patrick's Day weekend is a time for Irish dancers to show off their moves and for their fans to get their fill of the athletic art form. It's also a time for dancers to fine tune with the world championships in sight. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/13/Irish-dancers-and-their-fans-prepare-for-weekend-festivities-23706.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/13/Irish-dancers-and-their-fans-prepare-for-weekend-festivities-23706.html Kuumba Lynx, a nonprofit arts and education organization founded in 1996, strives to offer teen-agers a chance to express themselves through spoken word, dance and other activities. Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/05/Kuumba-Lynx-gets-teens-speaking-moving-creating-23067.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/05/Kuumba-Lynx-gets-teens-speaking-moving-creating-23067.html William Foley brings 35 years of experience in hospital administration, and more than 20 as a CEO. "He's the right man for the job," says one health board member. Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:10:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/03/New-county-health-CEO-wins-praise-for-fiscal-skills-23347.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/03/03/New-county-health-CEO-wins-praise-for-fiscal-skills-23347.html A group of actors from different parts of the country will come together on a Chicago stage to perform "American Ethic," a play that looks at how media often in accurately portrays people of color. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/02/19/-American-Ethnic-explores-encourages-dialogue-about-questionable-media-images-22430.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/02/19/-American-Ethnic-explores-encourages-dialogue-about-questionable-media-images-22430.html Revolution Brewing, scheduled to open this summer, would be the first brewery to operate in Logan Square since another craft brewery, Golden Prairie, closed in the mid-1990s. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 12:09:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/02/05/New-brew-pub-slated-for-Logan-Square-22202.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/02/05/New-brew-pub-slated-for-Logan-Square-22202.html A new class at the Chicago Academy for the Arts teaches kids how to design and make costumes for theatrical productions. It's part of an effort by the school to show students there's more to theater than acting. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:04:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/02/04/Arts-academy-goes-beyond-acting-directing-22130.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/02/04/Arts-academy-goes-beyond-acting-directing-22130.html A recent session, Chemistry of Cooking, paired a well-known chef and a biologist, who talked about cooking with lasers and other ways to bring lab tools and approaches into the kitchen. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 11:15:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/01/20/Cultural-Center-program-explores-intersection-of-art-science-21123.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/01/20/Cultural-Center-program-explores-intersection-of-art-science-21123.html A selection of songs created by famous Chicago Public Schools alums, including Quincy Jones, Benny Goodman, Jerry Butler and Rickie Lee Jones, is available online. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:20:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/01/08/From-jazz-to-rock-CPS-music-playlist-makes-the-grade-20312.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/01/08/From-jazz-to-rock-CPS-music-playlist-makes-the-grade-20312.html The city recently held its first Youth Summit, a daylong gathering for teens living in public housing, on safe sex and sexually transmitted diseases. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:23:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/01/07/Chicago-teens-meet-to-talk-about-safe-sex-20921.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2009/01/07/Chicago-teens-meet-to-talk-about-safe-sex-20921.html Parents and education activists say Chicago Public Schools broke state law by switching from elected local school councils to appointed ones at Orr High School campus, Carver Military Academy and some other city schools. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:00:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/07/CPS-opponents-headed-for-legal-rematch-over-local-school-councils--18719.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/07/CPS-opponents-headed-for-legal-rematch-over-local-school-councils--18719.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/04/The-growing-Obama-tide-18699.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/04/The-growing-Obama-tide-18699.html Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:04:13 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/04/NBC-Obama-wins-18698.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/04/NBC-Obama-wins-18698.html There aren't as many political signs or any pollsters surrounding the precincts as there have been in past years. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:25:00 +0000 http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/04/In-Mount-Greenwood-a-low-key-election-18683.html http://www.chitowndailynews.org/2008/11/04/In-Mount-Greenwood-a-low-key-election-18683.html