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Newly renovated Marian R. Byrnes Park featuring accessible boardwalks and trails for birdwatching, with visitors enjoying the natural scenery.
Local Spotlights

Marian R. Byrnes Park Reopens with New Features for Birding Enthusiasts

On June 13, 2026, Chicago's Far South Side will unveil a transformed Marian R. Byrnes Park.

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 13
A diverse crowd celebrates at the North Side Queer Pride event in Rogers Park, Chicago, with colorful flags and joyful expressions.
Neighborhoods

North Side Queer Pride Launches New Rogers Park Celebration Series

After a community survey explicitly requested free events, all North Side Queer Pride (NSQP) celebrations in Rogers Park from June 26-28 will be entirely free to attend, according to...

Chloe Jenkins·Jun 12
A diverse group of community members rally together, holding Pride flags and signs of support in front of a church, symbolizing resilience after an act of vandalism.
Arts & Culture

Beverly PFLAG chapter strengthens Pride events after vandalism

In June 2024, a Pride banner at Beverly Unitarian Church was torn down and burned, a stark act of vandalism just as the community prepared for its fourth annual South Side Family Pride festival.

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 11
Why Atlanta's Top Families Choose John Mateyko for Comprehensive Financial Planning
Business & Economy

Why Atlanta's Top Families Choose John Mateyko for Comprehensive Financial Planning

John Mateyko, a Fiduciary Financial Planner and Managing Partner of IDEX Financial, offers comprehensive financial planning services for top families in Atlanta and Serenbe. With over two decades of experience, he helps clients balance multiple financial priorities, from retirement and education to wealth preservation and legacy planning.

Sponsored·Jul 7
Crowds enjoying a lively outdoor music festival performance under colorful stage lights with a city skyline in the background.
Arts & Culture

Square Roots festival announces Margo Price, Dehd, and Nick Lowe as headliners

Grammy-nominated artists Margo Price, Dehd, and Nick Lowe are set to headline the Square Roots Festival from July 10 to July 12.

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 10
Aerial view of the Foundry Park development site in Chicago, showing construction progress with cranes and new buildings against the city skyline.
Real Estate & Development

City Agency Approves $201.6M Public Subsidy for Foundry Park

Chicago's Community Development Commission approved a $201.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 10
Sydney Adamu takes charge of 'The Bear' restaurant amidst chaos and existential threats in the Season 5 trailer.
Business & Economy

The Bear Season 5 trailer shows restaurant crossroads

A flood, a delivery cut-off, and the building being sold off: these are just some catastrophic challenges facing The Bear restaurant in its newly released final season trailer.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 9
Elegant rooftop restaurant in Chicago's Gold Coast, offering a fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese cuisine with stunning city views.
Local Spotlights

Arla to Blend Mediterranean and Japanese Cuisines on Gold Coast Rooftop

Chicago's Gold Coast is buzzing with the promise of ARLA, a new Mediterranean-Japanese rooftop restaurant, yet its opening date remains a mystery wrapped in conflicting reports.

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 9
A modern Chicago office tower, 20 South Clark Street, stands illuminated at dusk, symbolizing financial stability in a challenging urban real estate market.
Business & Economy

George Armoyan's Clarke Buys Chicago Office Towers, Becomes Debt-Free

In a Chicago office market grappling with record vacancies and looming debt maturities, one major tower, 20 South Clark Street, now operates entirely debt-free.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 7
A closed Save A Lot grocery store in a Chicago neighborhood, symbolizing the threat to food access after the CEO's death.
Neighborhoods

Save A Lot operator death threatens Chicago food access

On April 10, the sudden death of Yellow Banana CEO Joseph Canfield triggered a default in the company's $13.

Chloe Jenkins·Jun 7
Historic bank building in Chicago's West Side being transformed into a 78-unit mixed-income apartment development.
Real Estate & Development

West Side Housing Development: Applications Open for Historic Bank

To even learn more about the new 78-unit mixed-income apartment building opening on Chicago's West Side, prospective residents must pay a $17 fee via money order or cashier's check, according to Block

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 6
Chicago Bears logo prominently displayed against a backdrop of a new stadium construction site in Hammond, Indiana, under a twilight sky.
Neighborhoods

Bears Commit $2 Billion to Indiana Stadium Project

With a decisive 95-4 vote, Indiana lawmakers approved a $1 billion incentive package, paving the way for the Chicago Bears to abandon their historic Illinois roots for a new stadium in Hammond.

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 6
5 Overlooked Benefits of Outsourcing Customer Support with Ethos Support for Small Business
Business & Economy

5 Overlooked Benefits of Outsourcing Customer Support with Ethos Support for Small Business

Outsourcing customer support, particularly with flexible services like Ethos Support, offers small businesses strategic growth opportunities beyond just cost cutting. It provides access to specialized talent, unprecedented operational agility, and superior service consistency through lower agent attrition.

Sponsored·Jul 6
A lively street festival in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood with diverse crowds, food stalls, and colorful decorations celebrating community.
Business & Economy

Michelada Fest Canceled, Returns as Free Pilsen Street Celebration

For the second consecutive year, Michelada Fest has been canceled.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 6
Diverse LGBTQ+ hockey players celebrating together on the ice, showcasing community and joy in Chicago.
Business & Economy

Exclusion fuels Chicago queer hockey growth and visibility

More than one hundred new members joined Chicago Pride Hockey this year, doubling its typical Pride month growth, even as national hockey bodies moved to exclude trans athletes.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 5
Police tape cordoning off a closed ramp at Foster Beach, Chicago, with limited public access due to parking restrictions.
Neighborhoods

Foster Beach ramps close June 4-5 amid parking restrictions

Oh, Chicago! Our beloved lakefront, usually a beacon of open access, is facing some serious changes this weekend. Police are gearing up for large youth gatherings at Foster Beach on June 4 and June 5,

Aisha Patel·Jun 5
A Jeep Wrangler crashed through the front window of a Dunkin' Donuts on Chicago's Northwest Side, with emergency services present.
Business & Economy

Driver Crashes Jeep Into Dunkin' on Chicago's Northwest Side

Two women enjoying their morning coffee at a Chicago Dunkin' were suddenly hospitalized after a 32-year-old woman, driving on a suspended license, accelerated her Jeep directly through the store's fro

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 5
A child illuminated by a smartphone screen in a dark room, symbolizing the risks of social media targeting and online exploitation.
Business & Economy

Illinois law restricts social media targeting of children

In 2025, reports to the Illinois ICAC Task Force surged by 45% over the previous year, signaling an escalating crisis of online child exploitation.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 4
Construction of the West Side Project's music hall, hotel, and retail complex on Chicago's Near West Side.
Arts & Culture

West Side Project breaks ground on music hall, hotel, retail

A Chicago City Council Committee approved a $55 million tax break last month for the $7 billion 1901 Project, a development repeatedly described as 'privately funded' that just broke ground on Chicago

Caitlin O'Malley·Jun 4
The exterior of the Old Town Pour House in Chicago's Loop, illuminated at dusk, with patrons visible inside and a welcoming atmosphere.
Neighborhoods

Old Town Pour House Reopens in The Loop

Old Town Pour House is set to occupy a sprawling 6,206-square-foot space at 120 N.

Chloe Jenkins·Jun 2
5 Overlooked Mistakes Gina McDonald Helps Luxury Home Sellers Avoid (2026 Checklist)
Real Estate & Development

5 Overlooked Mistakes Gina McDonald Helps Luxury Home Sellers Avoid (2026 Checklist)

Luxury home sellers often make five overlooked mistakes in the 2026 market, including selling the property instead of the lifestyle, using generic marketing, ignoring professional narrative, pricing based on past data, and choosing a generalist agent. Gina McDonald specializes in helping clients avoid these pitfalls by transforming market challenges into victories.

Sponsored·Jul 5
Two figures, a Black woman and a white man, stand on a theatre stage under a spotlight, separated by distance and tension, representing the characters of 'Keerah'.
Business & Economy

Netta Walker's 'Keerah' is a playwright debut at Definition Theatre

Seven years after a summer romance between a Black American poet and an Irish writer, a journalist forces them to confront their past in Netta Walker's play 'Keerah', premiering at Definition Theatre.

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 2
Illinois State Capitol building with residents looking towards a hopeful horizon, representing the search for tax relief and affordability.
Business & Economy

Illinois House Approves Delinquent Tax Sale Reform

Last year, nearly 7,500 Illinoisans moved to Missouri, where property taxes are less than half what they paid in Illinois, according to Senator Curran .

Rafael Mendoza·Jun 1
Intimate interior of C.12, a new 12-seat Lebanese restaurant in Michigan City, featuring elegant table settings and a chef presenting a tasting menu.
Food & Drink

New Lebanese Restaurant C.12 Opens in Michigan City

Michigan City, Indiana, now boasts C.

Aisha Patel·May 31