An art walk, film festival and house music party usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
Stories by Erica Demarest
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Ravenswood ArtWalk, Mexican Independence Day Parade
Oktoberfest, Oksoberfest and a pair of arts festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Field Museum’s ID Day, Printers Row Lit Fest
Dumplings, fossils and a 5K usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Bike the Drive, Chicago Labor Day Parade
Irish days, African arts and a Labor Day parade usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
Chicago Files Lawsuit Against Kia and Hyundai, Which Account for More Than Half of City’s 2023 Car Thefts
Kia and Hyundai vehicles made up 41% of all Chicago car thefts in 2022 — despite the fact Kias and Hyundais account for just 7% of vehicles in the city, according to the lawsuit.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chalk Howard Street, Taste of Greektown
A cannabis festival, Greek food and nature preserves usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Ribfest Chicago, Englewood Back to School Parade
A parade, dance lessons and summer festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
Christkindlmarket 2023 Dates Released: What to Know About the Holiday Market Coming to Chicago, Aurora
Christkindlmarket has announced its 2023 season will begin Nov. 17 at three locations in the Chicago area: Daley Plaza, Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field and RiverEdge Park in Aurora.
Brandon Johnson Fires Chicago Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady
Dr. Allison Arwady was the public face of Chicago’s response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. At the height of the pandemic, she hosted online question-and-answer sessions twice a week and frequently briefed the news media.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Bud Billiken Parade, Ginza Holiday Festival
A parade, photo exhibit and summer festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
Chicago-Area Man Charged With Trafficking Machine Gun Conversion Devices
Anthony Prisco, 20, is accused of illegally possessing and transferring machine guns and illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Destination Asia Festival, Late Night at Lincoln Park Zoo
A magical conference, summer festivals and an evening at the zoo usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chinatown Summer Fair, Silver Room Block Party
A collectors convention, street market and summer festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Tacos y Tamales Festival, Explore Ancient Nightlife
Glass painting, summer festivals and Pompeii at night usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Craft Beer Festival, Neighborhood Garden Walks
Summer festivals, a block party and debut plays usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
Shedd Aquarium Welcomes Rockhopper Penguin Chick
For the first time in eight years, there’s a rockhopper penguin chick at the Shedd Aquarium.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Square Roots Festival, Rugby Championship
A vintage market, craft beer and rugby usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: International Festival of Life, Fourth of July Fireworks
Baseball, fireworks and “Star Wars” usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chicago Pride Parade, House Music Festival and Conference
A block party, Pride parade and superheroes usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Juneteenth Celebrations, Scottish Festival and Highland Games
A Warhol exhibit, Juneteenth festivities and a charity race usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Midsommarfest, the Art of Pride
Summer festivals, a dance performance and a 46-foot dinosaur usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chicago Dance Month, Friday Night Flights
An art fair, beer tasting and James Beard events usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Memorial Day Parade, Free Summer Workouts
A music festival, wreath ceremony and giant sculptures usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Renegade Craft Fair, Community Bike Ride
A craft fair, block party and 10 world-premiere plays usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
Hundreds Join WGA Demonstration Outside NBC Tower in Chicago as National Strike Continues
The Writers Guild of America began its nationwide strike May 2 after negotiations stalled with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Among key issues are increased wages and fair pay structures for writers in a streaming era.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chicago Cabaret Week, Spring Street Festivals
Cabaret, a penguin party and a Bach music festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
