Chicago, the band, Part 2 by Rich Paschall The first time I saw Chicago live was May 13, 1971, at DePaul University Alumni Hall. It was the first big rock concert for me. I was a student at DePaul, and we were excited for the band to return. The Chicago horn section, consisting of James … Continue reading BORN FOR THIS MOMENT| Serendipity – Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
Chicago, the band, Part One They started out as “The Big Thing” in 1967. The group included saxophonist Walter Parazaider, guitarist Terry Kath, drummer Danny Seraphine, trombonist James Pankow, trumpet player Lee Loughnane, and keyboardist/singer Robert Lamm. Believing they needed a larger bass sound and a tenor voice, they invited local tenor and bassist Peter Cetera to join the group. They called … Continue reading THE BIG THING| Serendipity – Seeking Intelligent Life on Earth
As many members of the Northwestern community undoubtedly know, the Chicago Transit Authority is facing a crisis. Transit service is slow, late or nonexistent — a funding gap of epic proportions is expected in this year’s budget and ridership is still nowhere near their levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. To address this crisis, lawmakers...| The Daily Northwestern
Public transit experts and advocates in Evanston and beyond have expressed skepticism over recently proposed funding packages intended to keep regional transit afloat. Chicago-area transit operators have warned of a 40% service cut in the face of a daunting fiscal cliff next year, as federal funding from the pandemic is set to dry up. Four...| The Daily Northwestern
