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Illinois Conservatory for the Arts reunites the original Broadway Queens from smash hit musical Six in: The Royal Reunion Celebrating Six Years of Six
Illinois Conservatory for the Arts (ICA), a non-profit arts education institution in the Western suburbs, proudly announces a one-night-only benefit concert celebrating the music, legacy, and original stars of the Broadway phenomenon Six. Marking the six-year anniversary of the show’s transfer to Broadway in 2020 The Royal Reunion: Celebrating Six Years of Six will reunite the original queens for an evening of powerhouse performances in an intimate Chicago venue. Proceeds from the event will support ICA’s mission of providing high-level arts education to Chicagoland youth. The Royal Reunion is Monday, June 22 at 7:30 PM at The Fairlie 339 N Bell Ave. in Chicago’s West Loop. Tickets are available at ilconservatory.org/concert.
New Legislation to Ban Companies from Secretly Charging Different Prices Using Personal Data
Economic Security Illinois Action joined State Senator Robert Peters, the Illinois AFL-CIO, UFCW, and Consumer Reports in support of SB 2255, the Surveillance-Based Price Discrimination Act, which would ban surveillance pricing in Illinois and protect working families from being secretly charged different prices based on their personal data. The bill was introduced at a press conference in front of a grocery store in Hyde Park with workers, small business owners, and advocates on Monday morning.
Tax Season Provides Opportunity to Support Public Health Through Voluntary Contribution Program
As millions of Illinoisans prepare their 2025 state tax returns, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding them of the state’s voluntary contribution program to support one or more health-related programs.
MAYOR BRANDON JOHNSON, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT RELAUNCH THE CHICAGO ENERGY BENCHMARKING PROGRAM
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Environment (DOE) announced the relaunch of the Chicago Energy Benchmarking program, the City’s initiative to track and share energy use data from Chicago’s largest buildings. The new program updates include a new program support team and a web platform with resources to make energy data reporting simpler for building owners.
Illinois WIC Expands Food Options, Giving Families More Choices at the Grocery Store
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in Illinois has expanded its food package offerings, allowing families to choose from a broader range of culturally-responsive foods aligned with the latest nutrition science. The changes took effect Feb. 25 and provide greater flexibility at the grocery store.
Trying Out the Trades: Chicago Public Schools Students Explore Hands on Occupations
Juniors and seniors from Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are taking shop class on the road this spring, learning from-real world professionals and employers in skilled trades through a series of career exploration events. The fairs are part of a collaborative and growing effort among CPS and partners to prepare students with in-demand workplace opportunities.
Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Announces On-Ramp Locations to Accelerate Tenant Entry into Illinois Quantum Ecosystem
mHUB partners with IQMP to enable future IQMP tenants to begin operations while the Park is under development
Governor Pritzker and President Preckwinkle Announce Combined $1.5 Billion in Medical Debt Forgiveness for Cook County Residents
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Governor JB Pritzker announced that alongside national nonprofit partner Undue Medical Debt, Cook County and the State of Illinois have successfully erased more than $1.5 billion in medical debt held by Cook County residents. The County has also committed to continuing to sustain this effort beyond the expiration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2026, ensuring that medical debt relief remains part of its broader commitment to advancing health equity and economic stability for residents.
AMERICAN WRITERS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES POP-UP EXHIBIT AND MORE FOR U.S. 250TH ANNIVERSARY
Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence on display at the museum June 18 to September 7, 2026, explores text and ideals of the Declaration of Independence with an 1823 print of the document, plus related works by writers from Abraham Lincoln to Harvey Milk and Martin Luther King Jr.
Historic Day for the City: Chicago Fire FC Breaks Ground on Privately Funded Soccer Stadium at The 78
Chicago Fire FC officially broke ground on its new $750 million privately-funded soccer stadium in the South Loop, marking a defining moment for the Club and a transformative investment in the future of Chicago.
South Carolina State Bulldogs and Florida A&M Rattlers Set for Labor Day Weekend Showdown at the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic
The Orange Blossom Classic Committee proudly announces a marquee matchup to open the 2026 college football season: South Carolina State University (SCSU) Bulldogs and Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattlers will face off at the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic, set for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Family Focus Launches Space For Sensory Learning
Family Focus recently launched a sensory learning environment with the goal of supporting children up to age 5 as they navigate emotional, developmental and sensory challenges.
Local Photographer Is Featured In Chicago Influencers Campaign
Malik Zambezi, also known as MailkShotYou, likes authenticity and wants people to be themselves when he approaches them to take photos of them. He loves the rawness of humans, getting to know their story and who they are.
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.
