Stories by Erica Demarest

Dumplings, fossils and a 5K usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Irish days, African arts and a Labor Day parade usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

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.

A cannabis festival, Greek food and nature preserves usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

A parade, dance lessons and summer festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

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.

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.

A parade, photo exhibit and summer festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Anthony Prisco, 20, is accused of illegally possessing and transferring machine guns and illegally possessing a firearm as a previously convicted felon.

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.

A collectors convention, street market and summer festivals usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Glass painting, summer festivals and Pompeii at night usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Summer festivals, a block party and debut plays usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

For the first time in eight years, there’s a rockhopper penguin chick at the Shedd Aquarium.

A vintage market, craft beer and rugby usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Baseball, fireworks and “Star Wars” usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

A block party, Pride parade and superheroes usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

A Warhol exhibit, Juneteenth festivities and a charity race usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Summer festivals, a dance performance and a 46-foot dinosaur usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

An art fair, beer tasting and James Beard events usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

A music festival, wreath ceremony and giant sculptures usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

A craft fair, block party and 10 world-premiere plays usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

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.

Cabaret, a penguin party and a Bach music festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

“He was always there for us, always the best listener, always the best cheerleader, always setting the best example,” Nell Minow said. “He was a great, great, great father.”

Newton Minow left a permanent stamp on the broadcasting industry through government steps to foster satellite communications, the passage of a law mandating UHF reception on TV sets and his outspoken advocacy for quality in television.