On Sunday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the shutdown of all restaurants and bars in Illinois at 9 p.m. Monday, after crowds of St. Patrick’s Day revelers flocked to downtown bars, ignoring all pleas to stay home. This order, which promotes staying at home to flatten the curve, is not just affecting restaurants. Retail stores, gyms, […]
Updated July 8, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has more than 148,000 confirmed cases and more than 7,000 deaths reported in Illinois, according to daily updates from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Globally, the World Health Organization reports there are more than 11.8 million confirmed cases and more than 544,000 deaths. Coronavirus has come to […]
With the early thaw of winter, we’re ready to get out of the house. While we recommend doing so with caution as the COVID-19 scare continues, local businesses will be needing your support more than ever. So, pack up that parka and explore some of the newest spots around Chicago, including a Instagram-worthy bowling alley, […]
There are two types of Chicagoans this weekend: those who embrace the St. Patrick’s Day mayhem downtown and those who stay far, far away. Whether you bleed green or are looking for something a bit more off the beaten path, here are nine ways to enjoy all that this festive weekend has to offer. On […]
March in Chicago might be all about the St. Paddy’s Day green, but we’re taking some liberties adding some eco-conscious ways you can go “green” this month too. From sipping a sustainable cocktail to shopping at Chicago’s first zero-waste store, here are six easy (and fun) ways to go “green”—literally and figuratively—around Chicago this month. […]
A joint undercover investigation by CORRECTIV and Frontal21 recently revealed the reach of the Heartland Institute in spreading disinformation on climate change in Germany. The Amazon endured the most intense fire season in almost a decade and an unpublished study found that 20% of the Amazon rainforest is emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs. […]
Everyone is a little Irish this month, and there is no shortage of festive events to celebrate. From the dyeing of the Chicago River to events that make you think spring, enjoy all that March has to offer (sunshine and snow included!). Please check each event’s website for the latest updates on COVID-19 closures and cancellations. Events […]
This weekend, say farewell to February by channeling your inner superhero at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, take a trip to the suburbs for the largest ale fest in the state, experience a groundbreaking exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History and more. C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo Feb. 28 – […]
Above average temps are expected this weekend, so there is no reason to stay indoors. From a Fire and Ice Festival in the parks to a Cider Summit at Navy Pier, get out and explore all the events Chicago has to offer this weekend. Top Girls Feb. 19-22 Theater Wit Caryl Churchill’s 1982 masterwork Top […]
The process of artistic creation doesn’t occur in a vacuum. The artist, whether occupying the visual or performing arts space, may be influenced by many factors: training, personal experience, physical environment, history, and politics among them. For many performing artists, artistic expression moves beyond the visual, incorporating sound. This is especially true of the choreographer, […]
