Writers' Block Party is Eight Forty-Eight's show within a show. It’s a literary variety program that showcases local writers, musicians and performers. The show is hosted by Chicago writer Amy Krouse Rosenthal, and today it celebrates the number 8.

Since opening last year, a Chicago apartment building has earned national recognition for helping dozens of homeless veterans get on their feet. But Chicago Public Radio has learned that at least six of the building’s tenants have died since...

Since opening last year, a Chicago apartment building has earned national recognition for helping dozens of homeless veterans get on their feet. But Chicago Public Radio has learned that at least six of the building’s tenants have died since...

A former Chicago alderman pleaded guilty this afternoon to mail and tax fraud. Arenda Troutman lost her reelection bid to the city council last year—just a few weeks after she was indicted. Troutman's attorney, Sam Adam, Jr., took questions from reporters.

A 17-year veteran of Chicago's City Council has pleaded guilty to taking payoff money and cheating on her taxes. Former Ald. Arenda Troutman acknowledged Wednesday that she'd taken money for helping real estate developers in her South Side...