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MCA Chicago Announces 2026 Tuesdays on the Terrace Lineup
Enjoy an evening of free music at the MCA’s Anne and John Kern Terrace Garden with their annual summer concert series, now in its 27th year, celebrating artists from Chicago’s… Read more
Prom: Your Night, Your Choices
Prom is an exciting milestone for high school seniors. As students celebrate the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, the focus should be on staying safe, planning… Read more
Cook County Treasurer Pappas Honors Mothers from Around the World
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a special celebration honoring the enduring impact of mothers on Monday, May 11 in the Treasurer’s Office. Pappas recognized mothers from nearly two dozen… Read more
Party with Yollo for a Good Cause
The National Museum of Mexican Art’s youth initiative, Yollocalli Arts Reach, is hosting their annual fundraiser Good Times, Kind People on Friday, May 29th, at Co Prosperity in Bridgeport. Join… Read more
City of Chicago Announces Return of Millennium Park Summer Series for 2026 Season
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announces the return of the Millennium Park Summer Workouts, Summer Music Series and Summer Film Series. Running May through August, these signature free programs bring world-class performances, fan-favorite films and energizing fitness experiences to one of the… Read more
Chi Food Truck Fest Returns to Daley Plaza
The Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced the 2026 Chi Food Truck Fest season will begin on Friday, May 15 at Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington… Read more
Community Savings Bank Helps Fight Identity Theft with Shred-a-Thon
Community Savings Bank will hold another one of its popular Shred-a-Thons this spring on Saturday, May 16. Customers and members of the community are invited to shred old checks, bank… Read more
Chicago Park District Presents ‘Night Out in the Parks’
The Chicago Park District is proud to present the full calendar of events for the 14th year of the signature summer events series, Night Out in the Parks. Night Out… Read more
Citywide Chicago Farmers Markets and Historic Maxwell Street Return
The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announces the return of its signature Chicago Farmers Markets and the historic Maxwell Street for the 2026 season. Running May through October, these programs will once again activate… Read more



Hard Times in Najaf
By Daniel Nardini The city of Najaf in Iraq is a major religious tourist destination for Shiite Muslims from Iran, Lebanon and around the world. The Shiite branch of Islam… Read more »