Kanye West
Kanye West’s Honorary Doctorate Degree Rescinded By School Of Art Institute Of Chicago
"Ye’s actions do not align with SAIC’s mission and values," a university spokesperson said. A petition to get West's degree rescinded received more than 4,000 signatures.
Kanye West’s Image Painted Over In Chicago Mural After Rapper’s Antisemitic Remarks
The mural's creator posted a photo of the Fulton Market mural with West blacked out and said, "We need better role models." A second mural of West was defaced.
Kanye West Mural Adorns West Loop Building Thanks To Chris Devins, Artist Who Painted King Von Mural
West's look in the mural is inspired by "old Kanye," Devins said. "I wanted him to look really good up there and present him in a classic way."
Chicago’s Only Fatburger Could Open In Chatham This Fall
Jacqueline Jackson received $250,000 from the fund to transform a vacant bank in Chatham into a Fatburger and Buffalo Wings with an outdoor patio, drive-thru and indoor eating area.
After Taking Cash From Kanye, Avalon Regal Theater’s Owner Counting On Crypto To Bring Landmark Back To Life
Owner Jerald Gary needs $1 million to settle his tax debt or the historic South Shore theater could be taken over by the county's land bank. And he needs millions more to restore the theater before it can reopen.
Kanye West And Drake’s ‘Free Larry Hoover’ Livestream Concert Thursday Will Benefit 2 Chicago Social Justice Groups
The Uptown People's Law Center and Ex-Cons For Community Service And Social Change are two of three nonprofit beneficiaries of the concert that will stream Thursday on Amazon Prime Video.
Kanye West Builds Replica Of Childhood Home Inside Soldier Field For ‘Donda’ Listening Party
A replica of his childhood home at 7815 S. South Shore Dr. is at the 50-yard line of Soldier Field.
West Side Drumline, Dancers Performing At Lollapalooza: ‘A Lot Of Us Have Talent That Has Yet To Be Discovered’
BandWith Chicago’s WestDance Team and Hope Jr. Drumline will open the Bud Light Seltzer stage at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Stars Align As Kanye West, Chance The Rapper Turn Out For Amara Enyia’s Mayoral Campaign Rally
"It’s nice to see these people out here, that are my age, that I go to school with," said a University of Chicago student who turned out Tuesday at 63rd and Cottage Grove.
Regal Theater Owner Says Kanye West ‘Solid’ In His Commitment To Help Reopen Historic Venue
“He’s not playing any games," Jerald Gary said after a Building Court appearance Wednesday. "He's very serious."
Kanye West Went To City Hall To Talk About Fixing Up Avalon Regal Theater — And Investing In The South Side
The controversial music icon headed to City Hall and met with Ald. Michelle Harris and Jerald Gary, the owner of the Chatham theater.
Kanye West’s Push To Reopen Regal Theater Is Welcome, Alderman Says, But Lots Of Work Remains
Ald. Michelle Harris (8th Ward) welcomes any financial support that will lead to the historic theater's reopening – but says it needs much more than $150,000.
Kanye West Says He’s Going To Teach At The Art Institute And American Academy … But That’s A Surprise To Them
No, there aren't (currently) plans for West to teach students at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.