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The first 2026 TribFest speakers are here

Rahm Emanuel, Tate Reeves, Gina Hinojosa, Erin Harkey and more join us in downtown Austin in September

The Texas Tribune · May 5

City Council members grouse about being blindsided by special events that inconvenience residents

Frustrated by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events’ decision to notify alderpeople by email about events instead of seeking their approval, Vice Mayor Walter Burnett (27th) has threatened to block the Windy City Smoke-Out summer festival that showcases country music and barbecue in…

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 18, 2023

Chicago Public Library unveils public art piece taking on banned books

A new ‘Altar for the Unbanned’ encourages Chicago Public Library patrons to browse through about 500 banned books.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 6, 2023

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Report paints a portrait of Chicago’s cultural arts scene in ‘crisis’ post-pandemic

But there is hope, too, according to the report. It shows small- and medium-budget organizations saw a slight increase in average staff sizes. BIPOC organizations also grew their companies with the addition of full-and part-time employees.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 2, 2023

Lookingglass Theatre announces a pause in operations, staff layoffs in wake of weakening revenue

“We will be producing less and in different ways in the coming year as we re-imagine our future,” a company statement said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023

Lightfoot gives green flag to NASCAR races: report

The Athletic, a website devoted to sports coverage, disclosed the apparent agreement between the Lightfoot administration and NASCAR with no mention of the specific route.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 7, 2022

Chicago monument committee won’t recommend return of Christopher Columbus statues, sources say

CHICAGO — Late last month, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said she “fully expects” to return a controversial statue of Christopher Columbus to its former pedestal in Grant Park.

Chicago Tribune · Apr 7, 2022

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Shrunken Taste tied to arts equity, lower drain on police resources, top city official says

Taste of Chicago once lasted 10 days, including the July 4th weekend. But with hundreds of CPD vacancies, it’s hard to justify a long summer showcase that requires taking police officers from neighborhood districts.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 3, 2022

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