In the Mix Archives

In the MIXX: 53rd Chicago International Film Fest Kicks Off, CPD Seeks Black Applicants

mdatcher - October 11, 2017

The city is lit this week as the 53rd Chicago International Film Festival --one of the longest running film festivals in the country (60th San...

In the MIXX: Natalie Cole's Son Found Dead, Global Mixx and West Side Music Fest Kicks Off

mdatcher - August 16, 2017

On Tuesday evening, we received the sad news of Natalie Cole's son, Robert Yancy passing at the age of 39. His body was found...

In the MIXX: Hip Hop Takeover at Lolla, Emanuel Vs. Trump and CPS Cuts

mdatcher - August 8, 2017

If you were commuting from downtown last week or happen to live within walking distance from Grant Park, then you were in Lolla Land....

In the MIXX: The Silver Room Reign Hyde Park, Taste of WVON Gives Back and Chicago Shines

mdatcher - July 20, 2017

In the MIXX: The Silver Room Reign Hyde Park, Taste of WVON Gives Back and Chicago Shines Summertime in Chicago is an awesome place to...

In the MIXX: Illinois State Budget, Violence Escalates and SummertimeChi

mdatcher - July 6, 2017

In the MIXX | Updated digital version The 4th of July festivities began on an early foot last week, carrying into this week as folks reluctantly find...

In the MIXX: Chance Donates Grammy, Ald. Beale Calls Foul, Chosen Few DJs Takeover

mdatcher - June 29, 2017

In the MIXX: Chance Donates Grammy, Ald. Beale Calls Foul, Chosen Few DJs Takeover Chicago has a real love affair with Chancellor Bennett, better known...

In the MIXX: Congressman Bobby Rush Endorses Kennedy, Fred Hampton Movie

mdatcher - June 21, 2017

The tides have turned and winds are shifting to another tiresome, draining and somewhat tedious Illinois gubernatorial election. Less than one-year from the primaries,...

In the MIXX: Racism Still Rears Its Ugly Head, Another Chance Music Festival?

mdatcher - June 8, 2017

Chicago’s downtown nightlife is one of the engaging experiences of both visiting and residing in the city of “broad shoulders.” In the last two...

In the MIXX: Black Folks Moving, Political Gatekeepers and Gentrification

mdatcher - June 1, 2017

We are moving outta here! Why are Black folks leaving in higher numbers than any other groups from the Chicago city limits? The rising...

In the MIXX: Summertime Begins, House Music Rules and Politics as Usual

mdatcher - May 23, 2017

As we prepare for Memorial Day weekend festivities, Chicagoans understand this is the launch for summer activities and vacations. I’m extraordinarily geeked because summer...