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Country and swing dancers performing at the Chicagoland Dance Festival in Rosemont.
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Things To Do In Chicagoland: Explosive North Side Rivalries, Secret Barbecue Showdowns & Brand-New Music Fests

by Pagee' SpeedeAugust 13, 2026August 13, 2026

Looking for the best things to do across Chicago, Cook County, and Will County next week? From high-stakes baseball rivalries at Wrigley Field to secret barbecue showdowns and premier dance festivals, here is your ultimate guide to local summer entertainment and cultural highlights.

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Kayla Austin: Chicagoland Native’s Invention Protects Children from Gun Violence

by The Newsletter 05June 29, 2026June 29, 2026
Cook County residents lining up to resolve unpaid tickets during Amnesty Week.
Posted inCommunity News Networks

 Chicagoland’s Paradox: $550M Deficit Threatens Progress as Obama Center and JJC Expansion Launch: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJune 20, 2026June 20, 2026
Things to Do in Chicagoland featured image showing Mumford & Sons performing at Wrigley Field in Chicago
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Things To Do In Chicagoland: From Banjos at Wrigley to Beats in Bridgeview: Mumford & Sons, Summer Smash, and the Wells Street Art Festival Make This Chicago’s Most Electric Week of the Year

by Artemis IngramJune 5, 2026June 5, 2026
Chicagoland winter storm with snow-covered streets and icy conditions.
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Power Outages, School Closures, and Recovery: Chicagoland’s Week In Review

by Samuel E. OrtizJanuary 24, 2026January 24, 2026

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