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Poet And Lyricist’s Opera Set To Debut At Lyric Opera House
avery r. young was the first poet laureate of the city of Chicago. Now he has created an opera called safronia, which will be performed Friday and Saturday, April 17th-18th, at the Lyric Opera House, located at 20 N. Wacker Drive.
VanderCook Hosts Its First Gala
The VanderCook College of Music was founded by Hale A. VanderCook and Hubert E. Nutt in 1929, to fill a need and desire for music teachers within the schools by developing a curriculum for music teachers. Since its founding, 116 years ago, it has grown into a worldwide program that has provided opportunities for all levels of music education.
Who’s Zooming Who?
You may be familiar with the saying, “If it ain’t broken, don’t fix it.” But have you ever thought about the other side of that idea—“If it’s broken, fix it.”
Juliana Stratton Claimed Rev. Jesse Jackson Endorsed Her. His Family Says It Never Happened.
In politics, endorsements matter – but only when they’re real. That’s why the latest episode in Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary is so troubling, and why it reflects poorly on Juliana Stratton’s campaign.
HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA DONATES $15,000 TO SOJOURNER TRUTH HOUSE
On Thursday, March 5, representatives from the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana presented Sojourner Truth House with a generous $15,000 donation. The Hard Rock is a member of Sojourner Truth House’s Corporate Giving & Sponsorship Program, a new initiative that allows corporate sponsors to further the organization’s mission of community enrichment.
City of Gary Announces Major Donation from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana to Support New Gary Animal Care Facility
The City of Gary is proud to announce a significant community investment from Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana. The company has committed a $500,000 contribution to support the design and construction of the City’s new Gary Animal Care facility—matching the $500,000 in ARPA funds already allocated for this critical project.
South Suburban College Men’s Basketball Wins Midwest Region 4B District Championship; Advances to NJCAA National Tournament
The South Suburban College Men’s Basketball team captured another milestone victory after defeating Rock Valley College 74–70 to claim the Midwest Region 4B District Championship. The victory marks the 14th Regional Championship in program history for the Bulldogs, continuing a tradition of excellence on the court.
RAVINIA FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS MILESTONE 2026 SEASON, FEATURING THE INAUGURATION OF THE UPDATED AND REDESIGNED HUNTER PAVILION
Ravinia Festival today announced its highly anticipated 2026 season, heralding a bold new era for North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival. Running from June through September, the season highlights the ongoing renewal and enhancement of Ravinia’s historic 36-acre park, led by the opening of the updated and redesigned Hunter Pavilion, honoring Maxine M. and Thomas B. Hunter III.
Chicago Teachers Union Members Vote to Join National Day of “No School, No Work, No Shopping” on May 1st
Across the country, labor unions and community groups are drawing inspiration from successful boycotts of companies like Target who have turned their back on diversity and lent their stores to ICE agents, the successful day of truth and freedom in Minneapolis that removed the head of Border Patrol from occupying their city, Chicago’s own history of massive immigrants’ rights marches in 2006, and even further back, the Civil Rights movement that confronted Jim Crow, the organizing of A Philip Randolph and the Pullman Porters, and the general strike of enslaved Africans who broke the back of the Confederacy and ended the Civil War.
Assessor Kaegi Announces Opening of Property Tax-Saving Exemptions
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced today that property tax–saving exemptions applications for the current tax year are now available.
Anne Frank The Exhibition Makes Midwest Debut at Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry will be the Midwest host of Anne Frank The Exhibition. A presentation of the Anne Frank House, the exhibition features a pioneering experience outside of Amsterdam to immerse visitors in a full-scale, fully furnished recreation of the Annex rooms where Anne Frank, her parents and sister and four other Jewish refugees spent two years hiding to evade Nazi capture. Anne Frank The Exhibition opens May 1, 2026.
Governor Pritzker Announces Public-Private Partnership to Restore Historic Hotel Florence and Revitalize Pullman Site
Governor JB Pritzker announced a transformative public-private partnership to restore and redevelop the historic Hotel Florence and key buildings within the Pullman State Historic Site on Chicago’s South Side — leveraging $21 million in state capital funds to unlock more than $83 million in private investment for a total project value exceeding $100 million.
Governor Pritzker Announces $40.5 Million Expansion of DMG MORI in Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Economic Development Corporation (Illinois EDC) announced that DMG MORI Federal Services, Inc. (DMG MORI) will invest more than $40.5 million to expand the company’s footprint in Illinois — establishing a new advanced manufacturing and R&D facility in the Chicagoland area and creating 74 new full-time jobs. The expansion further strengthens Illinois’ position as a national leader in advanced manufacturing and solidifies the state’s commitment to pairing business growth with workforce development.