Oil Lamp Theater will move from its 60-seat Glenview Road storefront into the former Ten Ninety Brewing space as part of a $5M "Light the Way" campaign to open a larger theater by 2028.

Neighbors in Bronzeville say the Nat King Cole mural at 43rd and King Drive was taken down during exterior repairs, and residents are demanding a transparent plan for restoration.

Dave Malloy’s Octet transfers from Raven’s sold‑out 130‑seat run to the Goodman’s Owen Theatre July 15–Aug. 2 with the original cast and a Miranda film in the wings.

A new block of Obama Presidential Center museum tickets goes on sale July 8 at 10 a.m. CT. Founding Members had early access July 1; here’s what to know about prices and how to try.

Chicago’s Shannon Rovers mark their centennial with a Soldier Field gala that blends family tradition, parade pageantry and a village‑style celebration.

The Leather Archives & Museum is closed for a year for a roughly $2.2M renovation that will expand galleries, add an ADA entrance and modern climate control for archives.

City Council approved a $5M NOF grant to expand the South Side Community Art Center, clearing the way for a three‑story addition and restored galleries at 3831 S. Michigan.

A new study finds the Loop’s creative sector produces $14.3 billion a year and supports roughly 66,000 jobs, giving allies fresh leverage to seek dedicated funding.

A new Arts Alliance Illinois study finds Chicago's creative sector supports more than 210,000 jobs and $50 billion in output — but many artists still report economic insecurity.

The Joliet Area Historical Museum and city partners will restore the original Dairy Queen storefront at 501 N. Chicago St. into a Route 66 'selfie stop' with archival and grant support.

Walter Parazaider, founding saxophonist of Chicago, has died at 81. His woodwind work helped define the band's horn-driven sound.

teamLab turns the Smart Museum's galleries into reactive, weather‑sensitive light installations this fall, including a North American premiere.

Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Festival runs through Sunday with live music, food and the People's Day Parade; Chicago Police say officers will be on site.