Considering the number of feminist-geared works that consistently rank high on the ALA's annual most-challenged book list, what better timing than Banned Books Week could there be for Chicago's very own feminist bookstore, Women & Children First, to mark their 30th anniversary? more ›

The state of Illinois has been the recipient of a whole bunch of that federal stimulus cash - to the tune of several hundred millions of dollars. But how much of that is reaching Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), businesses owned by minorities and women? According to an excellent, in-depth report from WBEZ, not a whole heck of a lot. Check out the entire feature, part of their Hard Working series. more ›