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Field Museum Hosts First-Ever African Fashion Show for Juneteenth Celebration
Chicago’s Field Museum made history on Juneteenth 2025 with its first African fashion show, blending cultural pride, bold design, and…
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Chicago Activist Englewood Barbie Battles Heart Condition, Seeks Community Support
Chicago activist Aleta “Englewood Barbie” Clark is fighting a serious heart condition and calling on the community she’s long served…
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Derrick Rose to Serve as Grand Marshal for NASCAR Chicago Street Race’s Grant Park 165 on Sun., July 6
Photo Courtesy of the Chicago Bulls Today, the NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that Derrick Rose will serve as the…
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Nas Brings ‘Illmatic’ to Life with Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia on July 2
Hip-hop legend Nas will perform his iconic debut album Illmatic with the Chicago Philharmonic at Ravinia Festival on July 2…
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‘Becoming Thurgood’ Documentary Brings Supreme Court Justice’s Legacy to Life on PBS
1976 Portrait of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall (Public Domain Photo). This fall, viewers will get a rare and…
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4th of July Weekend 2025: Fireworks, Festivals, NASCAR and More Across Chicago
Photo Credit: Lisa Blue, Getty Images Signature Fireworks, fast cars and fun—three “f” words to describe everything that Chicago has…
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Illinois Leaders Slam Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for Deep Medicaid and SNAP Cuts
House Speaker Mike Johnson (third from left) celebrates with fellow Republicans after the final passage of Donald Trump’s tax and…
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Juliana Stratton Raises Over $1 Million in First U.S. Senate Campaign Fundraising Quarter
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton raised more than $1 million in her first fundraising quarter as a Democratic candidate for U.S.…
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Planned Parenthood of Illinois Vows to Stay Open After Trump Defunding Bill
Photo Courtesy of Facebook Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL) promised Friday that no patient would be turned away, even after…
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First Ladies Health Day Returns to Chicago on June 29 with Free Vaccines, Screenings at 15 Churches
On June 29, First Ladies Health Day brings free vaccines, health screenings, and HIV awareness resources to 15 Chicago churches.…
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African Festival of the Arts Returns to Washington Park for Labor Day Weekend 2025
Photo Credit: Africa International House USA, Inc. The African Festival of the Arts is officially back. After a one-year hiatus,…
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Al Green and The Roots Set to Headline Soul-Filled Weekend at Ravinia
The Roots members Black Thought and Questlove and Al Green (Photos Courtesy of Ravinia.org). Two music powerhouses are set to…
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Chicago Weekend Events: Pride Parade, The Color Purple, Tacos & Tequila (June 27–29)
Photo Credit: Getty Images Signature The final weekend of June hits every note—Pride, power, and performance. The 54th annual Chicago Pride…
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Unemployment Down in All 12 Illinois Metro Areas for May
Photo Credit: STEFANOLUNARDIGetty Images The unemployment rate decreased in all twelve metro areas for the year ending May 2025, according…
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Matteson to Honor Kendall Gill at Cook County’s Largest Independence Day Concert Featuring Kenny Lattimore and Leela James
Sheila Chalmers-Currin, Mayor of Matteson, Illinois, and the Matteson Village Board, along with U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Cook County Board…
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