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Muddy Waters Chicago MOJO Museum Gets Million Dollar Grant

September 1, 2023

Chicago blues legend Muddy Waters is about to get a boost for his legacy, which will further enshrine his role in Chicago blues history. The Muddy Waters MOJO Museum was recently awarded a $1.1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation. Waters’ great-granddaughter and the founder and president of the Muddy Waters MOJO Museum, Chandra Cooper, reports

Save Your Life or Someone You Care About—Know the Signs of a Stroke

August 2, 2023

The statistics are cautionary. Strokes are the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. A stroke occurs because a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the

Best City in America? Absolutely It’s Chicago, But…

August 1, 2023

Some Observations by Tom Nash We knew it all along, but now one of the nation’s premier travel magazines and visitors agree: Chicago is the best big city in the U.S. In a recent issue, Condé Nast Traveler crowned Chicago as the “Best City in America.” This is not a flash in the pan either;

What to Do If You Have a Mental Health Crisis

July 3, 2023

A mental health crisis can be overwhelming and alarming for a person experiencing the crisis, and for those around them, including friends and family members. If you believe you’re in crisis, you deserve help and support, because your mental health matters. If you feel like you’re having a mental health emergency, there are some specific

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