John Prine mural adorns Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago Sun Times / by Genevieve Bookwalter / July 24, 2026 For John Prine fans, the massive new mural painted on the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square can prompt pedestrians to stop and blink back tears. The Maywood native and folk music legend died in 2020 from COVID complications. This month, his friend and fellow musician Jon Langford, who designed the mural, teamed up with Chicago artist Darius Dennis, owner of Big Wall Sign & Mural, to paint a tribute to Prine on the school’s second
Chicago Shoppers Brave Snow to Rally Support for Local Businesses on Small Business Saturday
Hoodline Chicago / by Damon Sheffield / November 30, 2025 Chicagoans displayed their support for local enterprises during this year's Small Business Saturday, setting aside convenience to trek through the snow and rejuvenate neighborhood businesses. "You can buy online any time of the year and you’re not helping the little guy. We got to shop small and buy local, and put money back in our local businesse," Jenna Iberle was cited in an NBC Chicago interview while making purchases at Genevieve Boutique.
