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‘Guardians of the Earth and Sky’ blends Asian American history with Chinese culture through dance

Senior dance major Areli Ramirez was assistant producer for the performance, now in its third year. The production returns on July 19 to Ping Tom Park and on July 26 at Jackson Park.

Guadalupe Loza-Sanchez, Reporter
July 13, 2026

Chicago

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

Chicago

This summer’s soccer spotlight is helping grow the women’s game in Chicago

As fans gather to watch this summer's FIFA World Cup, coaches, players and families across the city hope the global spotlight inspires more girls to lace up their cleats and strengthen Chicago’s growing women's soccer community.

Zoey Hill-Hernandez, Reporter
July 7, 2026

World Cup

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

America's 250th

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

America's 250th

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

America's 250th

Inside the Obama Presidential Center, visitors reflect on democracy ahead of nation’s 250th birthday

As the Obama Presidential Center prepares to release another round of museum tickets next week, visitors describe an experience that blends history, emotion and lessons about democracy.

Anthony Hernandez, Photojournalist
July 2, 2026

‘Free to Be Proud’: Chicago Pride Parade celebrates joy, resilience, transgender visibility

Thousands gathered for Chicago's 55th annual Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28, celebrating queer joy.

William Blakley, Editor-in-Chief
June 28, 2026

In pictures: Rain or shine, Pride Fest 2026 on Northalsted carries on

The annual two-day festival in Northalsted celebrates Pride in the historic Boystown.

June 22, 2026

Pride

Crowds fill Northalsted for opening day of PrideFest

What began as a weekend celebration also became a conversation about community, visibility and the future of LGBTQ+ advocacy. The festival runs through Sunday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Nico Waugh, Reporter
June 20, 2026

Pride

Visitors celebrate freedom, unity at Obama Center opening

As hundreds gathered for the public opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side, many said the day's significance extended beyond the new landmark and toward the meaning of Juneteenth.

Ava Simone Forster, Reporter
June 19, 2026

In pictures: A historic day for the South Side as the Obama Presidential Center opens

The long-awaited civic and cultural campus opened Thursday, June 18 with a ceremony and festivities. The Chronicle’s Kameron Clepper was at a viewing party at the Midway Plaisance, where thousands gathered to watch on big screens.

Kameron Clepper, Photojournalist
June 18, 2026

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