Did you know the old Mundelein College produced a newspaper titled “The Skyscraper” for over 30 years? How much has really ...

Mud, Faygo and corndogs were the holy trinity of Riot Fest 2026. The punk-rock festival, held at Douglass Park Friday through Sunday Sept. 18-20, prevailed despite severe thunderstorm warnings and ...

Independent political journalist Amy Goodman urged the University of Illinois Chicago to “step up” against authoritarianism and use independent journalism to challenge systems of power at Independent ...

After releasing six albums in six years and winning the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for two consecutive releases — “Innervisions” and “Fulfillingness’ First Finale” — Stevie Wonder was at the ...

Production companies have mastered the ability to captivate viewers to a biological extent. When our focus is centered on a single point, our brains are wired to stay attentive. Films that make cuts ...

This week in The Phoenix, News Writer Grace Hatton reported on Chicago’s newly awarded status as the most climate-resilient municipality in the world. The designation came from the city’s low risk for ...

OpenAI may have found a solution to one of mathematics’ greatest problems, but what happens to the human struggle that made solving it meaningful?

Welcome to the maiden flight of The Phoenix news team’s “Birds’ Eye View” column. The aim of this column is to combine top headlines from the week in local, national and international news, mixing ...

This no-bake confection is ideal for dorming students without an oven. As Hispanic Heritage Month arrives, an easy and refreshing recipe for the end of summer comes with it — a Mexican icebox cake ...