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Tickets for 2025 Ravinia Festival on Sale
Tickets for the 2025 Ravinia Festival (June 6–Aug. 31) are now on sale. The Ravinia Festival has been a summer destination and tradition for over a century, attracting thousands of… Read more
Honoring the Legacy of Pope Francis
Caption by Ashmar Mandou Chicago honored the legacy of Pope Francis as Catholic churches across the city held a memorial mass, including at Holy Name Cathedral. Francis passed on Monday… Read more
City of Chicago, DCASE, CPL Partner to find Next Poet Laureate
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), in partnership with Chicago Public Library (CPL) and the Poetry Foundation, announced that applications for Chicago’s next… Read more
One Hope United Expands Innovative Hope House Model to Illinois
With over 391,000 children in foster care in the U.S. and an estimated 23,000 aging out annually without permanent support, One Hope United is expanding its Hope House model to… Read more
Tickets on Sale Now for LIV Golf Chicago 2025
LIV Golf Chicago returns to Bolingbrook Golf Club, August 8–10, bringing the world’s most electrifying team competition and next-gen fan experience back to one of America’s premier sports cities. After… Read more
Lincoln Park Zoo Celebrates Earth Week
Celebrate Earth Week at Lincoln Park Zoo with events, activities, and partnerships on grounds and out in our City in a Garden. Kicking things off, the zoo is partnering with… Read more
Several Members of the Illinois Democratic General Assembly Announce the ‘For the People’ Bus Tour
Illinois Legislative leaders are set to attend the four-stop ‘For the People’ Bus Tour in Illinois on Sunday, April 27 to connect with residents on upcoming financial cuts enacted by… Read more
EXPO Chicago Returns to Navy Pier
EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier April 24-27, 2025, with a dynamic lineup of programming alongside its gallery presentations. Highlights include the IN/SITU, installations across Festival Hall; /Dialogues panel series;… Read more
Illinois Office of Tourism Launches New Spring/Summer Campaign and Enjoy Illinois Magazine
Just in time for peak travel season, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism launched its new spring/summer advertising campaign along with the latest edition… Read more
Advocates Defending Social Security for Immigrants
By: Ashmar Mandou On Monday, April 21st, Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) held a press conference outside of Federal Plaza, alongside local elected officials, AFGE National, Social Security Works, and community… Read more
