Stories by Erica Demarest
5 Things to Do This Weekend: APIDA Arts Festival, Historic Pullman Walking Tour
An arts festival, walking tour and May the Fourth weekend events usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
Suspected Chicago Gang Members Facing Federal Drug, Firearms and Fraud Charges
Federal prosecutors allege eight of the nine defendants are members or associates of the Black P Stone Nation street gang. Charges include firearms trafficking, distribution of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon as a convicted felon.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Block Party, Indie Bookstore Crawl
A block party, poetry festival and spring art shows usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Cherry Blossom Celebration, Variety of Alcohol Tasting Events
A photo exhibit, rum festival and cherry blossoms usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Art on the Mart, Chicago Clothing Swap
Art exhibits, a boxing tournament and Earth Month festivities usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chicago Easter Egg Hunts, Improv Brunch
An art exhibit, improv brunch and classical Chinese dance usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
Charges Filed Following Reports of a Gun at Highland Park High School
Police were called to Highland Park High School following a report of a student with a gun. The school was locked down Tuesday; no shots were fired.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chicago Architecture Cruises, C2E2 Comic and Entertainment Expo
River cruises, egg hunts and a beer festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Ritmo del Mar, Opera Premiere
A dance concert, film screenings and opera premiere usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Maple Syrup Festival, St. Patrick’s Day Stand-Up
Maple syrup, stand-up comedy and classical music usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: St. Patrick’s Day Parades, Physician Magician
Parades, magic shows and a film festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Spring Flower Shows, Holi Festivities
Indoor garden shows, a wintry polar plunge and Holi festivities usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
Chicago Police Officer Fatally Shot in Exchange of Gunfire on Southwest Side, Officials Say
Chicago police Superintendent David Brown said the officer was a five-year veteran who had responded to a call of a woman being chased by a man with a gun. “This is something that no family should have to face.”
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Polar Adventure Days, International Carnivale
Carnivale, flamenco dancing and a polar adventure usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chicago Theatre Week, International Salsa Congress
Theater performances, an African American art exhibition and an international dance congress usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Chicago Black Restaurant Week, Ski Jump Competition
Restaurant specials, a ski jump competition and an orchid show usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.
5 Things To Do This Weekend: Beer Festival, Small Print Show
A beer festival, jazz performance and small print show usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
5 Things to Do This Weekend: Jan. 27-29
A musical, parade, seed swap and more usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.
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