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Read more of the article: "Enjoy new public art in Millennium Park this summer"

Enjoy new public art in Millennium Park this summer

Posted 5 days ago in Trending, free, public art, millennium park

7 MIN READ – Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) and the Millennium Park Foundation announced today new temporary public art installations coming…

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Read more of the article: "My Block, My Hood, My City will bring 1,500 youth downtown on July 13 for Downtown Day"

My Block, My Hood, My City will bring 1,500 youth downtown on July 13 for Downtown Day

Posted 5 days ago in Trending, downtown day, community

4 MIN READ – On July 13, My Block, My Hood, My City (MBMHMC) will host Downtown Day, a citywide event, aimed at bringing nearly 1,500 youth to downtown Chicago…

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Read more of the article: "CBS 2 Chicago reopens street level studio"

CBS 2 Chicago reopens street level studio

Posted 7 days ago in Trending

2 MIN READ – Many walking past CBS’s State and Washington studio may wonder, what’s to be unveiled? Now we know. Crain's recently reported CBS's new street level studio A,…

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Read more of the article: "The Magnificent Mile Association and Chicago Loop Alliance celebrate the signing of Illinois BID Legislation"

The Magnificent Mile Association and Chicago Loop Alliance celebrate the signing of Illinois BID Legislation

Posted 13 days ago in Trending

2 MIN READ -- The Magnificent Mile® Association and Chicago Loop Alliance (CLA) are thrilled to announce that Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently signed Senate Bill 3679 into law. This…

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Read more of the article: "NASCAR Chicago: What you need to know"

NASCAR Chicago: What you need to know

Posted 14 days ago in Trending

3 MIN READ – For the second year in a row, NASCAR street race history takes place this July in Chicago. The weekend long event includes a concert series, nightly…

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Read more of the article: "Grainger Plaza Reopens: Experience "The Bean" Anew"

Grainger Plaza Reopens: Experience "The Bean" Anew

Posted 21 days ago in Trending, millennium park, cloud gate, the bean, now open

2 MIN READ –  The City of Chicago is happy to share that Grainger Plaza, the area surrounding Cloud Gate (aka “The Bean”) in Millennium Park, has completed construction and is…

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Read more of the article: "NASCAR Village Returns to Bring Expanded Free, Public Experience to Butler Field for 2024 Chicago Street Race Weekend"

NASCAR Village Returns to Bring Expanded Free, Public Experience to Butler Field for 2024 Chicago Street Race Weekend

Posted 31 days ago in Trending, nascar chicago, events, Things to Do

4 MIN READ – NASCAR Chicago Street Race announced that it will partner with Chicago Loop Alliance and JoRand (founded by local restauranteurs Victor Love and Mark Rand) to expand…

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Read more of the article: "Honor Juneteenth in the Loop"

Honor Juneteenth in the Loop

Posted 33 days ago in Trending, juneteenth, events

3 MIN  READ -- Juneteenth has long been celebrated by Black Americans across the country, including in Chicago. Officially declared a national holiday in 2021, the day marks the date…

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Read more of the article: "Celebrate Pride Month in the Chicago Loop"

Celebrate Pride Month in the Chicago Loop

Posted 42 days ago in Trending, pride month, lgbtq, events

2 MIN READ – Go down rainbow road and celebrate the LGBTQ community in the Chicago Loop this summer. Food and drink specials, drag brunch, and more are in store.

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Read more of the article: "DCASE Announces 2024 Chicago SummerDance Schedule"

DCASE Announces 2024 Chicago SummerDance Schedule

Posted 54 days ago in Trending, Arts & Culture

7 MIN READ -- Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) recently announced the lineup for Chicago SummerDance, a beloved summertime tradition and cultural…

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