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Read more of the article: "Annual Chicago Palestine Film Fest starts on April 20 at Gene Siskel Film Center"

Annual Chicago Palestine Film Fest starts on April 20 at Gene Siskel Film Center

Posted 38 hours ago in Trending, Things to Do, Chicago Palestine Film Festival , Film, Gene Siskel Film Center, Arts & Culture

5 MIN READ – Returning to Gene Siskel Film Center for its 20th consecutive year, the Chicago Palestine Film Festival (CPFF) launches its 23rd annual festival to showcase the culture,…

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Read more of the article: "American Writers Festival returns at Harold Washington Library on May 19"

American Writers Festival returns at Harold Washington Library on May 19

Posted 3 days ago in Trending, American Writers Festival , events, Arts & Culture

4 MIN READ – American Writers Festival is pleased to announce the complete programming schedule for its highly anticipated second iteration, set to take place on Sunday, May 19, from 11…

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Read more of the article: "Chicago River Swim to make history as first open water event in nearly 100 years"

Chicago River Swim to make history as first open water event in nearly 100 years

Posted 11 days ago in Trending, chicago river, fundraising event

4 MIN READ – Get ready to witness history in the Loop as the inaugural Chicago River Swim breaks a nearly century-old tradition, marking a revival of open water swimming…

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Read more of the article: "The Loop is Everyone's Neighborhood "

The Loop is Everyone's Neighborhood

Posted 15 days ago in the loop, everyone's neighborhood, community, chicago, Trending

5 MIN READ –Any true Chicagoan, or well-informed visitor, knows that to fully experience the city of Chicago, you can’t skip exploring the Loop, Chicago’s official downtown area, also known…

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Read more of the article: "Mayor Johnson announces proposed City assistance for four adaptive re-use projects in the Chicago Loop"

Mayor Johnson announces proposed City assistance for four adaptive re-use projects in the Chicago Loop

Posted 17 days ago in Loop economy, affordable housing

4 MIN READ – Four adaptive re-use projects within the Loop’s historic financial district will be formally proposed for development assistance this spring as part of the City of Chicago’s ongoing…

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Read more of the article: "Choose Chicago and City of Chicago announce Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024"

Choose Chicago and City of Chicago announce Sundance Institute x Chicago 2024

Posted 22 days ago in Trending, Film, Arts & Culture

4 MIN READ – Choose Chicago and the Chicago Film Office, in partnership with the Sundance Institute, have announced an exciting new independent film event coming to Chicago this summer.…

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Read more of the article: "The Artistry and Advocacy of Ballet 5:8's Julianna Rubio Slager"

The Artistry and Advocacy of Ballet 5:8's Julianna Rubio Slager

Posted 29 days ago

3 MIN READ – According to the Dance Data Project, female voices are underrepresented in ballet, with just 23.6% of works in the 2023-2024 season choreographed by women. Ballet 5:8’s…

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Read more of the article: "Seventh Annual Hospitality Hires Chicago takes place on April 16"

Seventh Annual Hospitality Hires Chicago takes place on April 16

Posted 31 days ago in Trending, career, Loop economy

5 MIN READ – The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership) has announced the date of the much-anticipated 7th annual Hospitality Hires Chicago 2024 (HHC2024). The Partnership and event sponsors…

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Read more of the article: "The ghostly mystery at the Medieval Torture Museum"

The ghostly mystery at the Medieval Torture Museum

Posted 36 days ago in museums, Things to Do, Guest Blog

3 MIN READ – In the heart of the Loop, lies a place where the echoes of eerie whispers and ghostly apparitions roam freely—the Medieval Torture Museum. This immersive experience…

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Read more of the article: "2024 St. Patrick's Day festivities in the Loop"

2024 St. Patrick's Day festivities in the Loop

Posted 40 days ago in Trending, St. Patrick's Day, events

3 MIN READ – Classic St. Patrick’s Day activities in the Loop are back in full bloom! From the Chicago River dyeing to the best bars and restaurants, we’ve rounded…

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