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Riot Fest Announces Single Day Band Lineup, Shuttle Service to RiotLand and the Community Band Contest
Riot Fest, the iconic annual punk rock and alternative music festival, is excited to announce its 2024 daily lineup, shuttle service, a community band contest in the Lawndale & Little Village neighborhoods and more! This year’s festival will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois, from September 20-22nd, featuring 90+ bands over 3-days, and will feature RiotLand, an immersive “Choose Your Own Adventure” world that promises to elevate the festival experience to new heights. Riot Fest, while reluctant to leave its longtime home in Chicago, made the difficult decision to relocate due to issues with the Park District, which paved the way for RiotLand, a 3-day version of which will be explorable on the Riot Fest website starting tomorrow. Fans can double tap their way through the various locations in this punk rock town.
Racial equity in Chicago arts funding has been on the rise, but the future is uncertain
A report from Enrich Chicago reveals shifting commitments to supporting the BIPOC arts since 2020. Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) arts organizations have seen their funding from major donors nearly double over the past three years. Yet, the authors of a new report worry that this boost is temporary.
West Garfield Park CTA Training Center Plan Approved By City Council
WEST GARFIELD PARK — A new training and control center in West Garfield Park for Chicago Transit Authority bus and train drivers won key City Council approval Wednesday. The vacant land at 335-375 N. Pulaski Road will be converted into a three-story training and control center that will “contain general office space, classrooms and training spaces, and a control center,” according to a presentation at the Plan Commission.
Ride-share drivers urge Chicago City Council to pass safety and wage ordinance
CHICAGO - Ride-share drivers are appealing to the riding public and Chicago City Council to pass an ordinance to improve their working conditions. They said similar measures have been implemented in other states, and Chicago needs to keep up. The drivers rallied at City Hall to urge alderpersons to pass...
Explore 'Loop as Lab' with AARP's Discount Code
Embark on an inspiring journey at the Chicago Architecture Center until December 31, where the "Loop as Lab" exhibit awaits, generously sponsored by AARP Illinois. Discover bold new concepts that redefine downtown business districts into flourishing, livable hubs amidst the evolving landscape of office space demands. This exhibit invites you to explore innovative solutions that promise to reshape urban environments, ensuring they remain vibrant centers of creativity and community life.
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