Former Prosecutor and Author Laura Coates Talks Justice, Race, and Reform

On Jan. 31, the Family Action Network presented a virtual event, featuring author Laura Coates, CNN legal analyst and former federal prosecutor, as she promotes her book, “Just Pursuit: A Black Prosecutor’s Fight for Fairness.” Coates was in conversation with Emily Bazelon, staff writer for New York Times Magazine and co-host of the podcast, “Slate […]

30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This June

Say hello to summer with these Chicago and North Shore events, one for every day of the month. Theater June 9: Giordano Dance Chicago America’s original jazz dance company closes out its 55th season with its fourth full-evening appearance at the Auditorium Theatre. 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago, 312-341-2300 June 12 to July 15: “The […]

5 Fun Races to Get Fit and Give Back This Spring

“Little darlin’, it’s been a long cold lonely winter/” But little darlin’ here comes the spring! The winter may finally be behind us, and to rejuvenate your spring spirit, we have five races/runs that will make you feel good about getting active while giving back. So lace up those running shoes, start stretching and get […]

A Small Cast Stuns in Goodman Theatre’s “Race”

How could a play simply titled “Race” not be edgy, risk-taking and a bit outrageous? Well, this David Mamet piece, which debuted on Broadway in 2009, certainly lives up to the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright’s illustrious and controversial reputation. The show, which runs a brief one hour and 50 minutes, including intermission, is a tour-de-force of […]