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Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil – The Musical.
“Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” is the best musical I have seen in years. Opening night was one to remember. John Berendt, the author of the best-selling book, was on hand for the curtain call and to see this new musical version written by Taylor Mac come to life. The excitement of the evening spilled out into the street as people chattered about what a great time this was.
SPECTRA: Books & Beats. August 3
Saturday, August 3, 6 p.m. Co-hosted by the Midwest Writing Center and taking place at Rock Island venue Rozz-Tox on August 3, a popular literary event returns with a musical theme in the SPECTRA Reading Series' Books & Beats edition, a celebration of Chicago house music as well as the release of Chicago House Music: Culture & Community (forthcoming from Belt Publishing on August 13) by award-winning writer Marguerite L. Harrold.
Chicago sues 2 suburban gun shops, accuses them of contributing to crime
CHICAGO (CBS) – The City of Chicago is suing two suburban gun shops accused of contributing to crime in the city.The newly expanded lawsuit named Eagle Sports Range in Oak Forest and Midwest Sporting Goods in Lyons as defendants. The parent company of Glock Handguns in Austria was also added as a defendant.The city accused the gunmaker and its local dealers of endangering Chicago residents by selling and marketing Glock handguns that can be easily turned into fully automatic weapons.The lawsuit claimed the two suburban dealers are top sellers of guns used in crimes in Chicago.
Music of the Baroque presents historic performance on the Chicago River
For the first time in Chicago’s history, George Frideric Handel’s music, written in 1717 for the River Thames in London, will be performed on the Chicago River along with some favorite Handel choruses. Dame Jane Glover will conduct The Chicago Water Music with the MOB Orchestra, Chorus, and a group of young musicians from its “Strong Voices” Chorus from seven Chicago public high schools. The music will be free to all listeners along the Riverwalk, bridges, streets close to the lake—anywhere it’s audible and visible.
Local Girl Scouts receive $10,000 grant to help develop equity and inclusivity training
QUAD CITIES, IA/Ill (KWQC) - It is the nationwide non-profit organization with the set of cookies we all know and love, and a new grant received just made their mission a bit sweeter. The Girls Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (GSEIWI) focus on the outdoors, stem, life skills,...
Historic Tiffany window returns to Chicago’s Second Presbyterian Church
CHICAGO - Parishioners at Second Presbyterian Church in Chicago will be met with a stunning surprise when they attend services this week. After being gone for more than a year, a Tiffany stained-glass window is back at the church. The window was designed by the great Louis Comfort Tiffany in...
Chicago prepares for ‘upwards of 25,000’ additional migrant arrivals ahead of DNC
The city's deputy mayor of immigration said Tuesday that officials are anticipating and preparing for the possibility of a large influx of migrants from the southern border to coincide with the city's hosting of the Democratic National Convention.
Angel Reese pulls up with Steph Curry, Kevin Durant for Team USA exhibition game
The Chi Barbie has gone global in support of the U.S. women's Olympic basketball team. Chicago Sky superstar Angel Reese sat courtside next to Steph Curry and Kevin Durant to watch Team USA beat Germany 84-57 in an exhibition game on Tuesday. It was a needed bounce-back win for the...
CHGO Fire Podcast: The Chicago Fire Hover Barely Above the Bottom
The break in MLS play for Leagues Cup is here, and the Chicago Fire are both barely out of the playoffs and barely out of last place. A win away to conference-leading Cincinnati was sandwiched by games that were disappointing for different reasons. Where does that leave things as the Fire travel to KC to kick off their part in the summer cash-grab? Also, has anyone seen Xherdan Shaqiri? Alex and Tim Hotze of MenInRed97 have all that to discuss and more!
Virtual physical therapy being offered by Northwestern Medicine
Matthew Hatzl, Lead Physical Therapist with Northwestern Medicine, joins Lisa Dent to explain how virtual physical therapy can be as effective as in-person therapy. You can find more information by reaching out to Northwestern Medicine online or by calling 630-933-1500. “Better knowledge means better health for you and your family....
Chicago business owner fed up after thieves target store for 2nd time: 'The city is doing a really s----- job'
CHICAGO - A River North business owner is fed up with the city after thieves targeted his store for the second time in two weeks. Early Tuesday, the Gold Coast Market posted surveillance video on its Instagram page, showing four men getting out of a gray vehicle. One man had...
ESPN trying to stir up non-issue regarding Bears’ QB Caleb Williams
ESPN is on coverage overload when it comes to Chicago Bears’ rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. We get it, Williams is a special talent who was drafted first overall by a team that has historically been bad at drafting and developing quarterbacks. The narrative is there, but at a certain point - and ESPN has reached that point, you can dig too deep for news.
Chicago Cabaret Professionals Produces 3rd Annual Scholarship Showcase
After launching the organization's first Emerging Artist Showcase in 2022, the Showcase returns this year with the 3rd Scholarship Showcase to be held on August 29 at 7:30pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts in Chicago. This concert features five members of Chicago Cabaret Professionals who are finalists in the...
Chicago residents warned of new parking ticket scam
CHICAGO - A new scam is targeting Chicago residents with fraudulent text messages claiming they have unpaid parking tickets. The texts include a link to a fake website designed to steal personal information. Treveyon Kinnard, a Chicago resident, recently received a suspicious text from a phone number with a 343...
Englewood floral shop tasked with creating 3 arrangements for upcoming DNC
A floral shop in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood will be in the spotlight next month, as they've been tasked with creating three arrangements for the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Southside Blooms, located near the intersection of South Morgan Street and West 62nd Street, is a nonprofit floral shop that works to...
One Dead, Five Wounded in Separate Shootings Hours Apart in Chicago's North Lawndale
Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood was the scene of a violent day on Monday with two separate shootings occurring mere hours apart, leaving one man dead and five others wounded. According to CBS Chicago, the fatal incident took place around 3 p.m. in the backyard of a residence located on the 4100 block of West Cermak Road. A 37-year-old man succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head at the scene. Alongside him, a 34-year-old man suffered a leg injury, and a 26-year-old was shot in the chest and armpit. Both were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and are reported to be in good condition.
Chicago DNC 2024: What to know about Democratic convention after Biden drops out of race
The Democratic National Convention is taking place next month in Chicago, just weeks after the Republican National Convention was held in Milwaukee.Chicago beat out New York and Atlanta to host the DNC. It will have a major impact on the city.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchWhen and where is the DNC?The DNC will be held at the United Center and at McCormick Place from Aug. 19-22.WATCH: A brief history of political conventions in ChicagoFrom Democrat to Republican, uneventful to infamous, Chicago has hosted more national political conventions than any other city.Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison...
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