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Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your ...
But the city isn’t saying how much it will spend. Cultural affairs commissioner Clinée Hedspeth said applications for a ...
Chicago's spring and summer festivals will kick off in May, offering a range of cultural, musical, and family-friendly events. Iconic events like the Chicago Blues Festival, Taste of Chicago, and ...
From citywide cultural events like the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 29 to Millennium Park’s free summer concerts and film series spread from June to August, local and visitor ...
ChicagoAirandWaterShow.us Chicago House Music Conference & Festival (Chicago Cultural Center, Millennium Park, Spirit of Music Garden and Riverwalk) – Friday, August 22 – Saturday, August 23.
Organizers of some prominent Chicago cultural events have received official notices that their federal grants are canceled as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to hollow out the ...
CBS News Chicago An Earth Day Action Fair was held Sunday at the Chicago Cultural Center. People turned out to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the first Earth Day at the event organized by the ...
In November 2021, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed Harkey to lead the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down theaters, live music ...
Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Clinée Hedspeth speaks during the Committee on Special Events at City Hall meeting on Feb. 4, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago ...
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A piece of art at the Chicago Cultural Center set off a heated discussion in City Council Chambers Tuesday. The display, titled "U.S-Israel War Machine," is part of an exhibit on ...
Good afternoon, Chicago. After canceling a quarterly meeting with some of Chicago’s top cultural minds for a second time, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Clinée ...
But the city isn’t saying how much it will spend. Cultural commissioner Clinée Hedspeth said applications for a pop-up grant ...