18+ hour, 4+ min ago   (352+ words) Mexican Independence Day festivities will bring a weekend full of culture, flavor and music to downtown Chicago this weekend. El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park's Butler Field both Saturday and Sunday, encouraging attendees to "dance, eat, and feel that…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (595+ words) Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to flood the City of Chicago to celebrate Mexican Independence Day this weekend at the city’s signature parades and festivals. A crowd of around 400,000 people is expected at the annual Mexican Independence Parade…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (131+ words) The deadline to submit School Applications for the 2027 Illinois High School Musical Theatre Awards is Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Get all the top news & discounts for Chicago & beyond. No password required. Broadway In Chicago is inviting high schools across the State of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1736+ words) Think Illinois is all skyline, pizza, and flat farmland? That idea falls apart fast once the road starts winding past bluffs, quiet river towns, and landscapes that feel wildly unexpected for the Prairie State. One moment, you are looking at…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (174+ words) June 14, 2026 / 10:51 AM CDT / CBS Chicago The Old Town Art Fair was under way this weekend in one of Chicago's most historic neighborhoods. The volunteer-run event brings more than 200 artists to the Old Town Triangle area. The event also features a…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (36+ words) A historical exhibit at Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is giving visitors a chance to walk through a re-creation of Anne Frank’s hidden annex. Exhibit re-creates Anne Frank's hidden annex...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago   (370+ words) Grant funding will support vital stabilization and planning efforts at significant sites across six Illinois communities CHICAGO, June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Landmarks Illinois has awarded $27,100 in grant funding to seven preservation projects across the state through the Preservation Heritage Fund and…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (36+ words) This is the 32nd year of the dog-friendly event, with activities like a two mile walk along the lakefront and an agility course. Anti-Cruelty’s BARK: Walk for Chicago’s Animals in Lincoln Park...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (211+ words) Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 26, according to the Tribune’s archives. Flashback: May 26, 1855 1855: Cyrus Bradley was appointed chief of police in Chicago and served in that position until his death in 1865. He later…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (152+ words) A somber memorial was held Monday morning at Church of the Holy Family in the Little Italy neighborhood, as the Chicago Fire Department held its 91st annual Memorial Day Parade and Mass to honor fallen members of the department. May 25, 2026 / 11:23 AM…...