Organizers of some prominent Chicago cultural events have received official notices that their federal grants are canceled as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to hollow out the ...

Chicago's spring and summer festivals will kick off in May, offering a range of cultural, musical, and family-friendly events. Iconic events like the Chicago Blues Festival, Taste of Chicago, and ...

From citywide cultural events like the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 29 to Millennium Park’s free summer concerts and film series spread from June to August, local and visitor ...

In November 2021, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot appointed Harkey to lead the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down theaters, live music ...

CBS News Chicago An Earth Day Action Fair was held Sunday at the Chicago Cultural Center. People turned out to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the first Earth Day at the event organized by the ...

NAPERVILLE, Ill. -- Naperville, a western suburb of Chicago, is now the third largest city in Illinois, with just over 153,000 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census statistics. And in the ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- An exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center is coming under fire. More than two dozen alderpersons have sent a letter to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, calling for the removal of ...

“The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the City of Chicago are committed to upholding artistic freedom and expression, which are foundational to a vibrant and inclusive society.