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EXPO Chicago — here's what’s new, notable, and FAQs about the massive art fair
The Midwest's biggest art fair draws curators and gallerists from around the world and is unfolding amid a crackdown on ...
More than 100 local businesses showcased at Spend in the Black event on South Side
Ald. William Hall, who represents the 6th Ward, and Dr. Charlie Dates, the pastor of Progressive and Salem Baptist churches, ...
"Spend in the Black" event on South Side aims to boost small Black businesses in Chicago
Dozens of vendors transformed 75th Street and King Drive into Chicago's "Black Wall Street" on Saturday. Dubbed "Bullseye: ...
Chicago pastor leads event to support Black-owned businesses amid DEI rollbacks
The "Spend in the Black" event encourages shoppers to spend money at Black-owned businesses amid DEI rollbacks at large retail chains ...
Chicago street festivals sound alarm on rising costs, including for security
Chicago’s street festivals are a staple of summer culture. And at least one, the popular Wicker Park Fest, plans to scale ...
Highland Park parade shooter's sentencing hearing set for next week
The man who admitted to killing seven people and wounding dozens more at the July 4th parade in Highland Park in 2022 will ...
Chicago street festivals at risk due to rising costs, dip in donations, organizers say
The coalition warns that many festivals may not be able to continue due to the increasing costs of production.
Good Friday in Chicago: Live reenactments and early crowds highlight Holy Week events
Attendees arrived at Holy Name Cathedral hours before its Good Friday observance. It was just one of many Holy Week events taking place across the Chicago area. Cardinal Blase Cupich was even in ...
Hamilton homers, bullpen retires 13 of final 14 hitters, and Red Sox beat Rays 1-0
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