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Students hang out in the common area of 72 E. 11th St. on April 16, 2026.
Columbia replaces Handshake with ColumWorks
The new platform is now the college’s hub for on-campus jobs, internships and creative career opportunities with employers off campus.
William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
July 13, 2026
Blues Camp participants pose for a silly photo while waiting during a rehearsal session at 1014 S. Michigan Ave. on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Blues Camp founded by Columbia adjunct faculty uses music to build confidence and community
The weeklong camp provides opportunities for children to play the blues and strengthen their ensemble-building skills.
Nico Waugh, Reporter
July 8, 2026
Columbia banners hang along S. Wabash Ave. on April 16, 2026.
Breaking: College lays off 5 instructional specialists
The college currently has no plans to replace the staff who helped managed spaces such as the print center and photo studio.
William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
July 2, 2026
Chicago vendors line Columbus Drive in Grant Park at the Taste of Chicago food festival on Friday, July 10, 2026.
46th annual Taste of Chicago festival connects culture through food
Over 80 vendors are participating in the festival that continues through the weekend.
Nico Waugh, Reporter
July 10, 2026
Artifacts and signs highlighting the women’s suffrage movement are displayed in the “Facing Freedom” exhibition at the Chicago History Museum on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Chicago museum exhibit explores freedom through activism
As the nation marks its 250th Independence Day, the Chicago History Museum's refreshed "Facing Freedom" exhibit explores how generations of activists have shaped the meaning of freedom through stories rooted in Chicago.
Zoey Hill-Hernandez, Reporter
July 4, 2026
A young parade participant uses a handheld water sprayer to cool down attendees along 53rd Street during the annual 4th on 53rd Parade in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, Saturday, July 4, 2026.
In pictures: Hyde Park’s 34th annual ‘4th on 53rd’ parade celebrates the United States’ 250th year
After a night of torrential rain, a humid Hyde Park celebrates a massive milestone. The neighborhood’s 34th annual “4th on 53rd” parade is officially underway, marking a historic 250th birthday for the United States.
Anthony Hernandez, Photojournalist
July 4, 2026
Participants gather around a community table to decorate their bikes, organized by The Bike Brigade on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
Work hard. Get ahead? A generation rethinks the American Dream
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary on Saturday, July 4, Columbia students facing rising costs and uncertain career paths are redefining what success looks like.
Ava Simone Forster, Reporter
July 4, 2026
Review: ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ is a successful, chaotic final chapter
The fifth and final installment in the franchise features the “Jackass” crew’s typical stunts and phallic humor, along with throwbacks to their early days.
Nico Waugh, Reporter
June 27, 2026
Columbia drag performer Pixxie debuts persona at Circus Critters
Columbia drag performer Pixxie debuts persona at Circus Critters
Adrianna Gutierrez’s drag performance introduced a new persona to the stage this spring. The debut came to life through a campus showcase built on experimentation and performance art.
Shawn Katz, Reporter
June 24, 2026
Why some World Cup songs last long after the final whistle
Why some World Cup songs last long after the final whistle
Fans can still sing along to "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" and "Wavin' Flag" years after those tournaments ended. As FIFA rolls out an 18-song soundtrack for the 2026 World Cup, some wonder whether a global sports anthem is harder to create in the streaming era.
Shawn Katz, Reporter
June 20, 2026
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista destacado — Marcus Bailey
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista destacado — Marcus Bailey
June 28, 2026
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista Destacado — JusSoul
Chronversaciones en Español con Antonio Chaves: Artista Destacado — JusSoul
June 12, 2026
David Moravec, cinema and television arts adjunct professor, and Wyatt Fritts, comedy writing and performance major, stand with the picket line outside of 1104 S. Wabash on Nov. 7, 2023. (File)
Editor’s Note: Why we’re changing how we identify part-time faculty
Going forward, the Chronicle will identify these employees as "adjunct faculty" on first reference. We believe this term is both accurate and easily understood by readers while aligning more closely with the terminology used by many academic institutions.
William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
June 4, 2026
A back porch is seen in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood on Sunday, May 31, 2026. Back porches are a common architectural feature of many Chicago residential buildings and serve as a gathering spot for residents. This photo is part of the Columbia Chronicle’s "77 Community Areas" project documenting Chicago ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
Editor’s Note: Why the Chronicle is documenting Chicago’s 77 community areas
Amelia Baird, Photojournalist
June 1, 2026
Class of 2026
Class of 2026
May 14, 2026
Editorial: Columbia should stop sending graduation gowns to landfills
Editorial: Columbia should stop sending graduation gowns to landfills
More than 5 million graduation gowns are tossed each year. Columbia doesn't have to keep contributing to that number, writes the Editorial Board.
Editorial Board
May 14, 2026
Miembros de la Compañía de Teatro Físico pusieron el corazón en su actuación de “Los Regalos”, una galardonada obra de teatro físico traída del Perú que se presentó el jueves 4 de junio de 2026 en el Centro de Danza de Columbia College Chicago.
‘Los Regalos’ viene del Perú al campus de Columbia para una actuación con máscaras
La actuación de baile contó la historia del ciclo de la vida de dos hijos y su papá, con una escena parecida a la ciudad nativa de la compañía peruana.
Sofía Oyarzún, Campus News Editor
June 5, 2026
Los asistentes del festival de música Sueños se toman una foto el sábado 23 de mayo de 2026.
Galería: Sueños regresa a Grant Park para su quinto festival anual
Sofía Oyarzún, Carlos Alanis-Avila, and Anthony Hernandez
May 26, 2026
Tokischa actúa su presentación en el escenario principal de Sueños, el domingo 24 de mayo de 2026.
‘La Plaza’ amplifica DJ Drip y la música de artistas de Chicago en Sueños
La Plaza casi duplicó su tamaño este año, acogiendo a 18 artistas locales, e invitó a los asistentes a explorar múltiples culturas latinas en su jornada final.
Anthony Hernandez and Julia Martinez Arroyo
May 24, 2026
DJ Freddy Fresco actúa en el escenario principal del Festival Sueños el sábado 23 de mayo de 2026.
Amor por la cultura latine reina en el festival de música Sueños
Miles de fans acuden a la inauguración del quinto año de Sueños con cálidas brisas envolviendo a Grant Park.
Anthony Hernandez and Julia Martinez Arroyo
May 23, 2026