Both genres recently celebrated big birthdays. From their origins in the clubs and jams of the 1970s and 1980s, house and hip-hop have become global cultural forces.
From breakbeats to the dance floor: How hip-hop and house revolutionized music and culture
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NY AG Letitia James, coalition of attorneys generals RESPOND to Trump pause on federal funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a multistate coalition of five attorneys general will make a virtual announcement in response to the Trump Administration’s unconstitutional pause on federal funding.
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Alliance for Civic Engagement has successful Annual Dr. King Day Unity Brunch
The Alliance for Civic Engagement (ACE) hosted their 2nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Unity Brunch and Awards, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King and recognizing notable accomplishments in public safety and community service.
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The Panama Canal and ice water in hell
The United States spent nearly $15.2 billion in 2023 to finish the Panama Canal project, which was by far the largest American engineering project to date, and in 2024, the canal’s revenue stood at nearly $5 billion, representing about 4 percent of Panama’s GDP.
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Gov. Pritzker highlights devastating impact of Federal cuts for Illinoisans
Governor JB Pritzker has directed agencies to report on the potential impacts of President Trump’s unconstitutional federal funding cuts for Illinois’ most vulnerable communities and people.
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District 202 Updates Community on Strategic Plan for the Future
District 202 has updated its strategic plan, outlining five-year goals and hopes for the future, with the next step being the consolidation of comments and a possible vote on boundary changes by fall 2025.
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Raoul Co-Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration from Withholding Essential Federal Funding
A coalition of 22 attorneys general, including Illinois’ Attorney General Kwame Raoul, are suing to stop a Trump administration policy that would block trillions of dollars in federal assistance to states, jeopardizing essential services and programs for millions of Americans.
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Trump administration unleashes devastation on Illinoisans with funding cuts JB Pritzker: “What Donald Trump tried to do in the last 24 hours is illegal”
The Trump Administration’s sudden cut off of essential funding for critical programs across the federal government has caused widespread concern and uncertainty in Illinois, as it has been deemed unconstitutional and has put the livelihoods of working families, seniors, veterans, and first responders at risk.
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Goodman Theatre’s Fat Ham turns Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its ear with a dynamic new take in Fat Ham at the Owen Theatre thru Feb. 23
The Goodman Theatre’s production of Fat Ham, a modern take on Shakespeare’s Hamlet, is currently running through February 23rd, and tickets are selling fast due to its critically acclaimed performances and unique blend of humor and serious commentary.
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Angel Blue stars as Aida Live in Hd Met Opera in Cinemas
The Metropolitan Opera’s new production of Verdi’s iconic opera “Aida” starring Angel Blue as the heroine Aida, directed by Tony Award-winning director Michael Mayer, has set a new standard for excellence.
