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Chicago Repertory Ballet announces cast for World Premiere of The Capulets
Chicago Repertory Ballet is proud to announce the casting for the world premiere of its original ballet, The Capulets. Set in the fictional universe of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, The Capulets focuses on the fraught relationships and power dynamics of the Capulet family, reimagining the timeless story from Lady Capulet’s perspective. The casting for the production features Miriam-Rose LeDuc as Lady Capulet; Jackson Liee as Tybalt; Rosario Guillen as Lord Capulet; Nathaniel Urie as Mercutio; Skyler Newcom as Lord Paris; P.J. Spagnoletti as Romeo; Rachel Schmnidt as Roseline/Juliet; Molly Gemerchak as Benvolio; Haley Baker as Lucetta/Lady Capulet; Tessa Castellano as Juliet/Roseline; Sarah Price as Anna; Phillip Ollenberg as Prince Escalus; and Jessica Larbig as Lucetta. The world premiere of The Capulets takes place two weekends only, November 7-16, at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Tickets are available at www.crbdance.com or by calling 872-588-0430.
Chicago Voted Best Big City in the U.S. by Readers of Condé Nast Traveler for Ninth Consecutive Year
Chicago has once again been crowned the Best Big City in the U.S. in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, one of the most prestigious recognitions a destination can receive. This is the ninth consecutive year Chicago has claimed this title, a streak unprecedented in the awards program’s more than 30-year history. Over 750,000 votes were cast for this year’s Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
Disney’s The Lion King Begins Limited Three-Week Engagement
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated return engagement of Disney’s THE LION KING is now playing a three-week limited engagement at the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) through October 19. Ticket prices range from $45 - $180, with a limited number of Extra Magic Package seats available, which include an excellent seat in the theater and show merchandise. Additional fees apply for online purchases. Tickets can be purchased at BroadwayInChicago.com or in-person at any Broadway In Chicago venue box office. Reservations for groups of ten (10) or more are available by emailing GroupSales@BroadwayInChicago.com or calling 312-977-1710.
Security Traders Association of Chicago to Host 2025 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament
The Security Traders Association of Chicago (STAC), a membership organization for professionals in the securities industry and an affiliate of The Security Traders Association (STA), will host its annual STAC Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.
SPIKE LEE TO BE HONORED AT 61st CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Iconic director Spike Lee is set to be feted at the 61st Chicago International Film Festival, North America’s longest-running competitive film festival, it was announced today. Lee will receive the Festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing an auspicious, bold, and visionary collection of films that have helped define and expand on what American cinema is, and can be, at “An Evening With Spike Lee” on Friday, October 24. The Festival will present Lee’s latest masterwork, HIGHEST 2 LOWEST, at a screening earlier that day. Tickets are on sale at www.chicagofilmfestival.com.
UChicago Medicine Ingalls locations offering free mental health screenings in October for National Depression and Health Screening Month
The free screenings aim to raise awareness for depression and anxiety and to help remove stigma and barriers to access that community members struggling with mental health face.
GLENWOOD APPROVES PROGRAM TO ATTRACT NEW INVESTMENT
The Village of Glenwood has introduced a new economic development tool aimed at eliminating blight, while also making it easier for developers to invest in the community.
Olive-Harvey College Partners with Cook County Department of Corrections in the creation of an on-site forklift certification program
Olive-Harvey College (OHC) is proud to announce a groundbreaking new partnership with the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) that is offering on-site forklift certification training to individuals in custody. This program, championed by Olive-Harvey College President Kimberly Hollingsworth and her team, is designed to provide an industry-recognized credential that remains valid for three years—equipping participants with tangible skills that support workforce reentry and economic mobility upon release.
16th Annual CPA Day of Service Draws Hundreds of Volunteers Across Illinois
For the 16th year in a row, hundreds of Illinois certified public accountants (CPAs) gave back to their local communities for the Illinois CPA Society’s (ICPAS) annual CPA Day of Service held on Sept. 19, with others still planning activities throughout the fall.
LISC ANNOUNCES OPENING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 CHICAGO NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT AWARDS
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) announced the opening of applications for the 2026 Chicago Neighborhood Development Awards (CNDAs) and The Richard Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design. Applications are being accepted through Wednesday, Nov. 19.
llinois Hunger Coalition to Close After 36 Years of Fighting Hunger
After more than three decades of service, the Illinois Hunger Coalition (IHC) announced that it will wind down operations and officially close its doors this fall. Founded in 1988, IHC has been a statewide leader in the fight against hunger and food insecurity, serving Illinois families through community organizing, advocacy, education, and direct assistance.
Illinois Celebrates National Women’s Business Month
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is celebrating National Women's Business Month throughout October by recognizing the significant contributions of women-owned businesses across the state. There are nearly 561,000 women-owned businesses in Illinois employing more than 661,000 workers and bringing in $165 billion in revenue each year. During this monthlong celebration, DCEO will be elevating resources and events to help bolster Illinois’ women-owned businesses and aspiring female entrepreneurs.
Governor Pritzker Announces NANO Nuclear to Establish Operations in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ: NNE) (“NANO Nuclear” or “the Company”), a leading advanced nuclear energy and technology company focused on developing clean energy solutions, will establish a manufacturing and research & development facility in Illinois. NANO Nuclear plans to make an investment of more than $12 million with the support from the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) program, which will enable the company to establish its operations and create 50 new full-time jobs.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD RETAIL ACTIVATION PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced four Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the Neighborhood Retail Activation Program. These initiatives seek out partnerships with local community and economic development organizations to assist businesses impacted by the 2023 and 2024 summer storms and bring new vitality to vacant storefronts along commercial corridors in Austin, Belmont Cragin and West Garfield Park.
