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Fans flock to final weekend for Silver Room Block Party: ‘This is what makes Chicago as dope as it is.’

Festivalgoers showed up to bid farewell to the beloved street fest that has celebrated its love for house music from Wicker Park to Hyde Park.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2023

Why does Chicago’s Silver Room Block Party have to end?

One of the coolest events of the summer, the homegrown festival is wrapping its 18-year run with a final bow this weekend.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

Woman’s body pulled from Lake Michigan near Oakwood Beach

The body was recovered in the 4100 block of South Oakenwald Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2023