Riot Fest returns to Douglass Park in Chicago, cancelling plans to move to Bridgeview, supported by local leadership and residents with mixed feelings about the festival.

Broadway In Chicago hosts a free musical concert in Millennium Park featuring 16 upcoming shows, including "Back to the Future: The Musical" and "Some Like It Hot."

Chicago festivals face safety concerns due to underreported crowd sizes in official permits, contrasting with higher attendances advertised, affecting resource allocation for security and medical services.

Reporters joined the U.S. Army Golden Knights for tandem jumps, providing a unique view of Chicago and demonstrating the connection between the Army and the public.

Ellen DeGeneres has canceled her Chicago show scheduled for August 11, signaling she is "done" with show business. Fans attending her prior show must comply with a strict no-phone policy.

The TimeLine Theatre Company breaks ground on a new 250-seat theater in Uptown, with opening expected in 2026. Costs have risen to $46 million, funded in part by TIF and state grants.

The Blue Angels practiced for the Chicago Air and Water Show, a weekend event featuring military and aerobatic displays expected to attract over a million spectators.

Aerosmith has announced they will no longer tour due to Steven Tyler's vocal injury, marking the end of their live performances. Fans will receive refunds for canceled shows.

The Beverly Arts Center to host "1619: The Journey of a People," a musical play by Ted Williams III exploring African American history from 1619 Virginia to today.

The Taste of Chicago returns to Grant Park from Sept. 6-8, with over 40 food vendors, food trucks, live music headlined by CeeLo Green, and family-friendly activities.

The article details various events taking place in Chicago, including neighborhood fests and the Taste of Chicago, with safety reminders and traffic notices from OEMC for attendees.

The Will County Board voted 17-1 to end a 2015 ban on video gaming in unincorporated areas, aiming to boost business revenue and compete with gaming-friendly municipalities, despite some concerns about gambling's societal impact.

Bubble Works event at Oak Park's Wonder Works Children's Museum drew a record crowd with lower ticket prices and new attractions like food trucks and STEM activities.