Chicago museums offer free days for Illinois residents during spring break, including notables like the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, with various dates available for complimentary admission.

The MCA Chicago recognized its employees' new union, aligning with the AFSCME Council 31, without needing an NLRB election, exemplifying a supportive approach to workers’ rights.

Miranda Lambert is confirmed to perform at the Illinois State Fair on August 17, with tickets on sale March 23. The event will also feature Georgia artist Gavin Adcock as the opening act.

Frank Lloyd Wright's Warren Hickox House in Kankakee, Illinois is on the market for $779,000, boasting original Prairie-style elements and an updated kitchen.

Chicago's Adler Planetarium will raise admission fees from April 1, with price increases for both residents and non-residents, to counteract financial challenges post-COVID-19.

Efforts are underway to save a historic labor mural from a Chicago union hall set for redevelopment, with over $200,000 crowdfunded for the challenging relocation process.

Jupiter Magazine, a new online platform by Camille Bacon and Daria Simone Harper, aims to reshape art criticism through a Black diasporic lens, free from corporate influences, and fostering a creative and caring critical community.

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is relocating from Chicago to Wisconsin, merging with the Pritzker Military Archives Center for an enhanced experience.

The Illinois Arts Council announces major changes to its grant system to enhance equity and accessibility, including multi-year funding, no cash match requirement, and a new Creative Accelerator Fund, among other initiatives.

The "Evicted" exhibit at the National Public Housing Museum in Chicago delves into America's eviction crisis, displaying personal stories and highlighting the hardship of housing insecurity.

The Chicago Theological Seminary is launching an oral history project featuring Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Civil Rights movement in Chicago, set to be shared online and at the Chicago History Museum.

Chicago museums offer free admission days for Illinois residents during the winter, with required advance online booking for places like the Shedd Aquarium and Art Institute.

The Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival is set to showcase an array of puppet performances, workshops, and exhibits from local and international artists, aimed at both adults and children.