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Howard University Marks 30th Women Ambassadors Conference with Global Dialogue on Afrofuturism and Ancestral Memory
The Howard University College of Arts and Sciences hosted programming as part of the 30th Annual Women Ambassadors Conference, featuring the university as the second stop of its three-city event series.
Chicago Jazz Philharmonic Reimagines a Classic for International Jazz Day
On April 27, audiences will gather at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts for Sketches of Spain: Revisited, an orchestral tribute that reimagines the groundbreaking 1960 collaboration between Miles Davis and Gil Evans. But this is not a recreation—it’s a transformation.
The Guest House Provides A Welcoming Environment For People With Medical Needs
Art “Chat Daddy” Sims made a name for himself in media. He became a household name, doing radio, television and writing for newspapers, not just in Chicago, but across the world. During the pandemic, Sims’ radio show ended and he was looking for his next chapter. Dionne Nicole Smith, Director of Development at the Guest House, told him that she thought he would be a great addition to the Guest House staff. He visited and fell in love with the Guest House.
Black Family’s Story Part Of Historic Record Of Illinois
Teri Penelton has been doing research on her family for some time. Retired, Penelton has made researching her family a pastime. She started about 15 or 20 years ago, because she wanted to know more about her family and where they came from.
Village of Dolton Moving Forward and Touting Its Accomplishments
The Village of Dolton’s Mayor Jason House was elected on Tuesday, April 1st, 2025, after receiving 95% of the vote against the incumbent. Prior to his election as Mayor, House served as a Village of Dolton Trustee for eight years. Since House has been sworn in as Mayor, the Village has been able to make strides to establish and re-establish itself.
SHFT Behavioral Health Expands To Reach Broader Population
SHFT Behavioral Health, located at 730 N. Franklin, has expanded the ages of its patients as a way to provide necessary care to more people. The behavioral health service provider also expanded to be in-network for health insurance providers. These moves are meant for SHFT to continue in its mission to provide quality behavioral health services, without having cost serve as a barrier to families seeking care.
Timely And Lyrical ‘Windfall’ On Steppenwolf Stage
Glenn Davis says that Windfall, written by Tarell Alvin McCraney, is the play that McCraney was afraid to write. It asks the question: How much is someone’s life worth. Davis and Audrey Francis, artistic directors of the Steppenwolf Theatre, commissioned McCraney to write the play, which explores themes of capitalism, morality, and ethics around money. Davis said it has been exhilarating to watch McCraney create a play that is highly theatrical, deeply moving, lyrical and very funny.
JPMorganChase Partners With Sports Legends to Help Athletes Master Their Money
Athletes’ careers are unpredictable. Less than 2% of NCAA college athletes turn professional and many professional athletes retire before they’re 35. Yet nearly 65% of athletes say they never had financial education in school.
In Times Like These…
There is a lot of noise right now about what President Donald Trump has called a “short-term excursion” in the Middle East. But what we are witnessing is far more than a passing moment. It is a conflict that has already begun to ripple through global markets, energy prices, and, ultimately, household budgets here at home.
CTA Celebrates Start of the Historic Red Line Extension Project by Breaking Ground at the Future Michigan Avenue Station
The Red Line Extension Project will provide the Far South Side of Chicago with rapid rail transit for the first time, by extending the Red Line by 5.5 miles from 95th Street to 130th Street, including building four new Red Line stations at 103rd, 111th, Michigan and 130th streets.
WVON PRESENTS THE CHICAGO READ-IN: A CREATIVE KID’S SHOWCASE FEATURING HOMER BRYANT’S HIPLET BALLET TROUPE AND BROADWAY’S A.J. RHODES FROM THE LION KING
WVON announced today that it will host 1,000 children and their parents at The Chicago Read In on Saturday April 25th at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 South King Drive at 12 noon.
Alders Call for Hearing on Delays in Critical Public Safety Technology Procurement
Today, Aldermen Brian Hopkins, Chairman of the Committee on Public Safety, Peter Chico, and Derrick G. Curtis introduced a resolution calling for a Committee on Public Safety to convene a subject matter hearing on May 5, 2026 to examine ongoing delays in procuring two critical public safety technologies: a new records management system for the Chicago Police Department and a replacement for the City’s acoustic gunshot detection system.
Soul Beach Music Festival 2026 Hosted by Curaçao Unveils Star-Studded Lineup Babyface, Jodeci, and Deon Cole: Paradise Awaits - Come Feed Your Soul
Prepare for a sensory takeover where the pulse of the soul meets the heart of the Caribbean. From May 20–25, 2026, the Soul Beach Music Festival Hosted by Curacao beckons the global elite into a sun-drenched haven of island fluidity and poise. Leading this year's ethos awakening is the legendary 13-time Grammy winner and singer-songwriter extraordinaire, Babyface, a songwriter, producer, and one of the most celebrated creative forces in music history. He is the only producer to win the 'Producer of the Year' category four times, three times of which was in consecutive years (1995-1997); a record he holds to this day. Kenny is also co-founder of the legendary record label LaFace, which launched the careers of artists like Usher, Toni Braxton, TLC, Outkast, and P!nk. Prepare for a nostalgic journey through the hits that shaped a generation. Adding a surge of heat to the 2026 lineup, Jodeci is ready to ignite the shores of Curaçao. Consisting of members DeVanté Swing, Mr. Dalvin, K-Ci, and JoJo, the quartet revolutionized the genre by famously blending soulful gospel-rooted harmonies with a gritty hip-hop edge. With over 20 million records sold worldwide and three consecutive #1 albums on the Billboard R&B charts, Jodeci's signature sound—defined by hits like 'Forever My Lady,' 'Come and Talk to Me,' 'Stay,' and 'Cry For You'—continues to shape the landscape of modern R&B. Following a series of sold-out reunion tours and a high-profile Las Vegas residency, the group remains one of the most influential groups in music history. Infusing the Comedy night with a sharp, brilliant precision is two-time Primetime Emmy nominee and star of Black-ish and Grown-ish, Deon Cole. Bringing his fearless, shape-shifting brand of humor to headline comedy night and coming off the massive success of his latest Netflix special, OK, Mister, Cole brings a signature blend of razor-sharp screenwriting wit and high-caliber performance to the international stage. The energy only intensifies when the sun dips below the horizon. Our "vibe architects" for 2026 are nothing short of iconic: the world-renowned DJ Jazzy Jeff and Spinderella are set to amplify the sonic landscape, ensuring the merriment keeps going long after the final curtain falls. This Memorial Day Weekend promises to be equal parts sophisticated and sultry – an undeniable invitation to synchronize with the endless glow of Curaçao.
Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Announces 2026 International Jazz Vocals Competition in Paris in Partnership with Fondation Louis Vuitton
The Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz announced that its renowned International Jazz Competition will spotlight jazz vocals in 2026 and, for the first time in its history, will take place outside of the United States—in Paris, France, in partnership with the Fondation Louis Vuitton.