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Biden administration cancels .1 billion student loan debt for Art Institutes attendees due to fraud, with more relief initiatives in progress.

Several of Austrian Expressionist Egon Schiele’s other works have already been returned by museums and private owners, including a drawing that was in the collection of billionaire Ronald Lauder.

The historic organsation says there was a contractual agreement in place for them to be accommodated at the site.

CHICAGO — In 1913, the Art Institute of Chicago was the scene of what is now known as a culture war, a spitting match between defenders of tradition and partisans of innovation. Each side was convinced that civilization’s fate had been sealed, for better or worse, when the museum hosted…

“Salvador Dali: The Image Disappears” seeks to repair Dali’s artistic standing and remind the art world and public why the Spaniard was one of the most important artists of his time.

A north suburban man stole the money over the course of about 13 years, according to federal prosecutors.

The Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute, Field Museum and more are free on select days for Illinois residents.

CHICAGO — As snow fell on the picket line outside a Bucktown Starbucks in November, striking unionized baristas kept warm with cups of Colectivo Coffee, which is brewed by members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, a union that also represents baristas at Chicago-based Intelligentsia Coffee.

Interviews with Chicago City Council members, experts and a WBEZ analysis of the contract show minimal financial benefit to the city and few specifics about who pays for related costs, such as security and clean up.