Public Art

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A brightly painted utility box mural on a city street, showcasing local art and community engagement.

Arts & Culture

City Investment in Public Art Murals Grows Amidst Shifting Civic Trends

In Clark County, Nevada, over 400 utility boxes, once dismissed as urban blight, now burst with color.

Caitlin O'Malley·August 15, 2026

An empty space on a wall in a grand hallway of Chicago City Hall, where a valuable painting has gone missing.

Neighborhoods

Missing City Hall Artwork From Lightfoot Aide's Office

A painting by artist Bill Cass, valued between $500 and $1,000 and owned by Chicago taxpayers, has vanished from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's chief operating officer's City Hall office.

Aisha Patel·June 20, 2026

Elegant dark green Parisian-style chairs are strategically placed near Buckingham Fountain in Chicago, enhancing the landmark's aesthetic for a 2026 pilot program.

Local Spotlights

Parisian-style chairs planned for Buckingham Fountain pilot

The Chicago Park District just shelled out $54,438 for 100 new green metal chairs, destined to grace Buckingham Fountain in 2026.

Caitlin O'Malley·May 31, 2026