By Red Line Project Staff
@redlineproject
During an unseasonably warm early February, Red Line Project reporters shot and produced stories around Chicago using only their mobile phones, then shared their stories over social media.
Here is what they learned …
Gaza Ceasefire and Activism
On January 31st, Chicago became the largest city in the United States to call for a cease-fire in Gaza. Pro-Palestinian activists took to the streets to celebrate.
#uicdigital #CeaseFireNow #Chicago pic.twitter.com/mSEmczNPOl
— Tegan Amato (@TeganAmato) February 5, 2024
After months of protests in the #Chicago area, including at University of Illinois Chicago, the Chicago City Council voted to call for a ceasefire on Gaza.#uicdigital pic.twitter.com/dvAfRAQTHg
— Aliyyah Zaidi (@AliyyahZaidi) February 5, 2024
Metra Updates
The Chicago Metra system underwent some major changes on Febuary 1st
Made with: KineMaster#uicdigital pic.twitter.com/nMiz6mZCc4— Jacob Struchen (@Jacob_Struchen) February 5, 2024
Warm Weather and The Bean
McCormick Tribune's Ice Rink saw problems with unusually warm weather this weekend. #UICDigital pic.twitter.com/CYzOYNMuya
— Payton Johnson (@Pjohnson_04) February 4, 2024
Construction of The Bean will likely be completed this Spring.#uicdigital pic.twitter.com/eZLLRNBX1f
— Cole Christensen (@ColeChris34) February 5, 2024
Making Cookies
Feeling down this week? Try making chocolate chip banana oatmeal cookies. Super easy, delicious, and good for you too! Reply to this tweet a picture of your cookies. #uicdigital pic.twitter.com/t5tc3mO4cg
— Taylor Schultz (@TaylorSchu4141) February 5, 2024
Around Town
Looking for a fun activity during Chicagos brutal winter? Check out @wndrmuseum. The perfect spot for a girls night out! Make sure to buy tickets for WNDR after dark on February 14th, enjoy cocktails and art for a unique galentines day activity! #uicdigital #wndrmuseumchicago pic.twitter.com/mMjyUeMiQL
— Mina Ahmed (@MinaAhmed111) February 5, 2024
Viral discovery in Roscoe Village, Chicago, gains a Saturday spotlight on Feb. 3rd.
A local resident urges visitors to snap pics instead of leaving gifts, highlighting the unexpected disturbance.
Embrace Chicago's hottest attraction responsibly! #ChicagoRatHole #UICDigital pic.twitter.com/OzG1QZptak
— Ashley (@Ashleyycordobaa) February 5, 2024
The Chicago Cultural Center, hosts the free exhibit entitled, 'The Black Girlhood Altar'—an emotional tribute to missing and murdered black women in the United States like Breonna Taylor, Ma’Khia Bryant, and Rekia Boyd.#UICDigital #ChicagoCulturalCenter #BLM pic.twitter.com/jyHLCf14Hp
— Bradley Gambosi (@BradleyGambosi) February 5, 2024
Koval Distillery hosted an I Heart Indie Markets event this past weekend. Many local artists and small business owners displayed their products. #Ravenswood #UICDigital pic.twitter.com/pKWpb0NDBC
— Payton Johnson (@Pjohnson_04) February 4, 2024
Getting married soon, or looking for Indian bridal stores? Check out Studio East6 located in the West Loop! #uicdigital pic.twitter.com/Iqp20v7H70
— Mina Ahmed (@MinaAhmed111) February 5, 2024