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Preview of what is happening in Chicagoland this week.

The Week Ahead, July 8-14: Markets, Art Festivals and Concerts in Chicagoland

July 8, 2024

The Week Ahead is back, a preview of all things Evanston and Chicago. This week features concerts, markets and art festivals. Starlight Concert: Suite Mollie Lovelace Park, Evanston  Tuesday...

Left to right: Shannon Stiles, Ozivell Eckford, Ted Williams III, Marchello Lee and Vanessa Love perform in the show.

‘1619: The Journey of A People’ brings audiences through an intense, beautiful journey of African Americans at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre

July 2, 2024

In 2019, The New York Times released “The 1619 Project,” a series of essays and other works aimed to reframe the narrative of the United States’ history through the documentation of the beginning...

The shore of Lake Michigan with the Chicago skyline in the background.

Evanston Fire concludes recovery search and rescue efforts for missing swimmer after ‘exhausting’ all resources

June 30, 2024

The Evanston Fire Department concluded a recovery search and rescue operation this afternoon for a missing swimmer off of Lighthouse Beach identified as a 41-year-old man. The operation started yesterday...

The new city flag was selected from over 200 submissions to the Evanston Youth Flag Design Contest.

City flag approved, new affordable housing authorized at City Council

June 25, 2024

City Council decided on a new city flag along with the authorization to negotiate for new affordable housing in West Evanston on Monday night. City Council also approved an ordinance for ranked choice...

The Chicago area is offering many summer events ranging from music to movies that don't break the bank.

From movies and concerts to free days at Museums, here are some free things to do this summer in Chicagoland

June 20, 2024

Having fun this summer does not have to require spending a lot of money. Here are some fun, free events happening in Chicago and Evanston this summer.  Starlight Concert & Movie Series  The...

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