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GhanaFest brings authentic Ghanaian celebration to Washington Park
The Ghana National Council of Metropolitan Chicago and its Affiliates, known as tribes, are ready for GhanaFest.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchThe event is happening at Washington Park on July 27 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. This year the theme is "Embracing Our Culture."The 36th annual festival is the most prominent display of authentic Ghanaian culture in the Midwest.Tickets cost $20, and guests will enjoy all-day access to vendors selling authentic Ghanaian food.Vendors will also sell shea butter, African clothing, art, and jewelry from Ghana.The Chiefs and Queen Mothers of the various tribes will parade and participate in live musical performances.Traditionally held on the last Saturday in July, it has grown from a small gathering to an event attracting over 5,800 guests.The success of GhanaFest in Chicago has inspired many other cities with large Ghanaian populations to adopt the concept and host their own annual GhanaFest celebrations.For more information about the Ghana National Council and tickets at the 36th Annual GhanaFest, log on to gncchicago.org.
'My tax bill increased 86%': Cook County homeowners confront assessor about property tax hike
COOK COUNTY - Homeowners in Chicago's south and southwest suburbs are reeling from a dramatic increase in property taxes, with some expressing their frustrations directly to Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on Saturday. "When my wife saw the tax bill, the first thing she said, like the gentleman said earlier,...
Endangered Piping Plover Chick Named 'Nagamo' Thrives at Chicago's Montrose Beach Dunes
The Montrose Beach dunes have witnessed a bittersweet development in the saga of Chicago's adored endangered species, the piping plovers. A sole survivor from a full clutch of eggs has taken a significant step into the limelight, bearing the name Nagamo—an Ojibwe term meaning "he/she sings," according to a recent announcement by the Chicago Bird Alliance, alongside the Chicago Ornithological Society and the Illinois Ornithological Society. The unique moniker, chosen through a culturally reflective process and submitted by one Mike Doty, is a direct nod to this chick's vocal presence on the Chicago beaches, complementing the species' scientific name Charadrius melodus, as reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
CAM’RON SURPRISES BY SAYING THIS MIDWEST CITY ‘MAY HAVE THE BEST LYRICISTS’
Cam’ron’s recent comments on the city of Chicago and its rap scene have sparked a conversation within the hip-hop community. The Dipset icon’s praise for the Midwest city’s lyricists has surprised many fans, as Chicago is not typically the first city that comes to mind when discussing rap hotspots.
Chicago ranks as one of most stressed cities in country
(The Center Square) – With the city of Chicago ranking as one of the most stressful places to live in the country in a new WalletHub survey, Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says there’s a good reason why so many area residents feel the malaise that they do. “J.B. Pritzker has destroyed safety and security […]
Jennifer Hudson surprises fans at Common's concert for Millennium Park 20th anniversary celebration
Millennium Park is still being celebrated this weekend as the can't miss attraction in Chicago turned 20 years old this week.The city continued its four-day celebration on Saturday, with Chicago music artist Common performing a concert with the Grant Park Orchestra.Jennifer Hudson also made a surprise appearance, delighting fans in the packed crowd.The concert started at 7:30 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. Most reserved spots appeared to be sold out ahead of the show.Lawn seating for the concert was free, and many fans had lined up to get into the venue well before the show got underway. The event...
Spark Glows for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Steve Stryker and Andréa Schwartz; Dina and Rick Lieber, and Laura Schwartz. Spark, the dazzlingly successful annual event recently raised more than $4.3 million for Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, proving once again the incandescent power and hope of this great Chicago institution. Ranked Number One for 33 years in a row by the US News and World Report, it is the choice of patients from around the world for acute rehabilitation and its mission to treat the whole patient, both physically and mentally.
4 North Side businesses target to burglary within 1 hour, Chicago police issue warning
Chicago police are investigating a string of Friday burglaries on the city's North Side.ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watchPolice said the suspects targeted four businesses in about an hour.Three men used hammers to break into the front glass doors of those businesses in Andersonville, Norwood Park, and Edison Park.The thieves got away with cash, safes, and register drawers.The crimes happened at the following locations:- 1400-block of West Balmoral Avenue at 2:25 a.m.- 6100-block of North Northwest Highway at 2:50 a.m.- 6700-block of North Olmsted Avenue at 3:18 a.m.- 6700-block of North Olmsted Avenue at 3:19 a.m.Chicago police said the burglars were wearing black masks, a black hoodie and gloves.Anyone with information is asked to contact Chicago police.INTERACTIVE SAFETY TRACKER Track crime and safety in your neighborhood READ ALSO | CPD issues pickpocket alert for bars, restaurants, hotels in the Loop | VIDEO
Schoolboy Q’s ‘Blue Lips Weekend’ Tour Quickly Turns Into a Nightmare
Schoolboy Q’s ‘Blue Lips Weekend’ tour quickly turns sour, with a cancellation in Toronto followed by yet another in Chicago. Schoolboy Q can’t seem to catch a break between the cancellation of the Toronto stop on his 18-date Blue Lips Weekend Tour and postponing another date in Chicago. The Toronto cancellation, he asserts, was purposely nixed due to his allegiance to Kendrick Lamar and TDE in his ongoing public beef with Drake.
Things to do in Lansing this week – July 22, 2024 edition
LANSING, Ill. (July 21, 2024) – The items in the Things To Do calendar below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week. Click on each item to see additional details:. If your business, school, church,...
Elmhurst Garden Club declares successful Garden Walk & Faire
Another successful Garden Walk & Faire has come and gone for the Elmhurst Garden Club, and it appears to be a rousing success. It was perfect “garden” weather, albeit a little warm, temperatures creeping toward the 90s by mid-afternoon. Members were stationed at the various homes to assist...
MLB viewers claim fan ‘definitely lost a bet’ after attending Chicago Cubs game in hilarious costume
IT seemed that an MLB fan lost a wager and had to wear a comical outfit to a Chicago Cubs game. The person was shown on TV in the bleachers at Wrigley Field for Saturday's game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cubs. Fox broadcasted the MLB game as the network...
City Launches West Side Door-Knocking Campaign To Combat Overdose Deaths
AUSTIN —The city is launching a new outreach program on the West Side in response to a spike in overdose-induced deaths at the hands of the city’s opioid epidemic. The program, dubbed the Summer Overdose Safety campaign (or Operation S.O.S), will deploy “trained outreach workers with a goal of covering the nearly 1,300 blocks of the West Side that experienced at least one overdose-related EMS response [in 2023],” according to a press release from the Chicago Department of Public Health.
John Dillinger saw his last movie at the Biograph Theater 90 years ago
For years, sightseeing buses have paused at an alley next to the Biograph Theater on Lincoln Avenue. Compared to other stops, there is not much to see. Passengers might wonder where they are and why. “Look, at the mouth of the alley,” their driver/guide announces. “That’s where John Dillinger was killed on July 22, 1934. He and a pair of lady friends had just seen the movie ‘Manhattan ...
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