See? You can fill Soldier Field without the Bears. The Chicago Bears have dropped hints of a possible move from Soldier Field to the suburbs for weeks. They are one step closer with the announcement that they intended to purchase the Arlington International Racetrack in Arlington Heights. Let’s make one thing clear: the city of…
The Chicago Transit Authority is offering discounted unlimited-ride CTA passes through Labor Day to further encourage ridership. Ridership declined sharply in 2020 as pandemic shutdowns and work-from-home arrangements reduced demand for public transportation. So far this year, ridership is up more than 55 percent from 2020. The CTA wants to see that momentum continue. Throughout…
Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood will soon be home to a new $30 million esports arena. The neighborhood – historically known as the Black Metropolis – is the heart of African American culture in Chicago. And soon it will also be known for its connection to esports as the 108,000 square-foot Surge arena looks to attract investment…
Wizard World is returning to live events on October 15-17 with Wizard World Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. The organizers say that all tickets purchased for the originally scheduled event in 2020 – which was also postponed from August 2021 – will be honored. Other ticket details, including sale…
The Chicago Department of Transportation is expanding its “Learn to Ride” educational program. Interested adults and teenagers can learn how to ride a bike for free. The COVID-19 epidemic has forced people to seek out safe and socially separated modes of transportation and pleasure, contributing to increased interest in bike riding over the last year. CDOT…
Chicagoans can now become a Vaccine Ambassador thanks to a partnership between the Chicago Department of Public Health, Malcolm X College, and Partners In Health. The Vaccine Ambassador Course is a volunteer program that will train you to be a reliable source of information about the COVID-19 vaccines in Chicago communities. In this course students…
The Black Girls Code Chicago Chapter is hosting a free virtual Python workshop on Saturday, April 10 at 9 AM Central Time. The session is centered around computer programming with a focus on the fundamentals of programming in Python. Students will be introduced to Python through discussion and hands-on programming experience. Below are some of…
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker announced today that Chicago’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be delayed to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. The decision was made following guidance from public health experts, including the CDC. The St. Patrick’s Day parades and associated activities “present very unique circumstances for Chicago,” the mayor said. The…
March is Women’s History Month. There are a number of events taking place across Chicago to celebrate the occasion and provide educational opportunities to youth, adults, and seniors alike. These are just some of the events in the city. If you have an event of your own that you would like to promote, email us…
Spring is in the air in Chicago, and with that comes outdoor activities. Sure enough, the annual Chicago Kids and Kites Festival is right around the corner. The festival is in its 22nd year this year. It returns to Cricket Hill at Montrose Harbor, which is located at the corner of Montrose and Wilson. The…
