Columbia alerted late to potentially harmful weather
The South Loop and much of the larger Chicago area were hit with violent storms and tornado warnings on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
After 35 years, Lollapalooza fans still ask: who is the festival for?
Festivalgoers reflect on Lollapalooza’s audience, prices and artists on the final day of the festival.
In pictures: Lesbian Mud Wrestling brings together lesbian festivalgoers at Lollapalooza
After weather delays, Lindsay Perrin took advantage of the endless mud at Lollapalooza.
Festivalgoers make the most of Lollapalooza despite delays, mud, cut performances
While some attendees were disappointed in the decreased set times and cut performances on the third day of the festival, many people still enjoyed the muddy day at Grant Park.
Lollapalooza loudly celebrates young and emerging Chicago artists
Despite rain, Lollapalooza attendees enjoyed the local artists who performed on day two of the festival.
‘I want to go out and move:’ Lollapalooza highlights rock and EDM in a packed first day of performances
Lollapalooza’s 35th year festival features a heavy focus on rock, EDM and the debut of P-Pop in Chicago.
Chicago prepares for Lollapalooza
Before hundreds of thousands of fans fill Grant Park this weekend, workers across Chicago have spent weeks preparing the city for one of its biggest events of the year.
Chicago’s 23rd Disability Pride Parade celebrates visibility and inclusion
The annual parade filled the South Loop near Columbia’s campus with music, advocacy and community while showcasing organizations that support Chicagoans with disabilities.
‘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.
46th annual Taste of Chicago festival connects culture through food
Over 80 vendors are participating in the festival that continues through the weekend.
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.
‘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.