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About Mary L. Datcher

Lifestyle and entertainment journalist who loves cute puppies, a bomb-a** taco, and creative people with a great attitude.

Chosen Few DJs Picnic and Festival Celebrates 40 Years of House Music’s Legacy

2024-07-16T23:57:00-05:00

The festival was a vibrant display of community and culture. The hot and steamy weather didn't deter the attendees, who danced with colorful hand cloths covering their heads and paper fans distributed by corporate partners. The atmosphere was electric, amplified by celebrity sightings.

Chosen Few DJs Picnic and Festival Celebrates 40 Years of House Music’s Legacy2024-07-16T23:57:00-05:00

J Ivy: The Poet Who Broke Down the Door

2023-02-20T10:00:49-06:00

Chicago has always been a multi-dimensional city when it comes to talent. Between music, visual artists, political activism, and the spoken word community—the city has nurtured some of the world’s greatest masters at their craft. [...]

J Ivy: The Poet Who Broke Down the Door2023-02-20T10:00:49-06:00

Lee England: Beyond the Violin

2022-11-02T14:28:17-05:00

The violin is a delicate instrument, yet as it ages, it becomes more vital and distinct in its unique sound. When you first look at the instrument, the human eye will see it the same [...]

Lee England: Beyond the Violin2022-11-02T14:28:17-05:00

Jeremih: Making HiStory

2022-09-01T15:35:51-05:00

Nearly a decade ago, one of the breakout songs of the cuffing season was “Birthday Sex,”—a song by Chicago artist and songwriter Jeremih. Not since the early 1990s have we heard songs from another Chicago [...]

Jeremih: Making HiStory2022-09-01T15:35:51-05:00

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $50 Million to Improve Access and Mobility for All Americans

2019-11-10T22:39:42-06:00

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao today announced nearly $50 million in new initiatives to expand access to transportation for people with disabilities, older adults, and individuals of low income. At the Access [...]

U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao Announces Nearly $50 Million to Improve Access and Mobility for All Americans2019-11-10T22:39:42-06:00

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Dumps Trump, Michelle Obama Doesn’t Hold Back

2019-11-10T22:34:15-06:00

Protestors made their presence known upon President Donald Trump’s visit to Chicago in nearly four years. His visit prompted outrage and a boycott of his speech at the International Association of Chiefs of Police Conference [...]

Mayor Lori Lightfoot and CPD Supt. Eddie Johnson Dumps Trump, Michelle Obama Doesn’t Hold Back2019-11-10T22:34:15-06:00

Antwone Muhammad: Fighting a Good Fight

2019-11-10T21:43:48-06:00

In 2012, Antwone Muhammad knew something was wrong when he experienced bleeding through his shirt on one of his morning workout routines. Later he would be diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time, I interviewed [...]

Antwone Muhammad: Fighting a Good Fight2019-11-10T21:43:48-06:00
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