30 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs in June 2026

From neighborhood festivals and blockbuster exhibits to outdoor concerts, farmers markets, and landmark cultural events, June in Chicago has a little something for everyone. This month also brings opportunities for celebration and reflection with Pride Month, Juneteenth, and the highly anticipated opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. Whether you’re soaking up some […]

How to Enact Change and Be a Better Ally This Pride Month

Maybe it’s a good thing COVID-19 canceled our glittery Pride parades and parties. Because this Pride Month shouldn’t be a celebration. The recent weeks of injustice and protest have made me ask myself: How can the LGBTQ+ community be proud if some of our own are being left behind by systemic racism? How can we […]