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The Gospel Legend Who Spurred on MLK’s ‘Dream’ Speech

August 4, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Mahalia Jackson was a pioneer in both music and civil rights. Here’s what we learned...

July 30, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month.

July 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Composer Stacy Garrop dives into Lake Michigan themes for a new chamber piece.

July 14, 2026 at 5:12 p.m.

What to do in Chicago this weekend.

July 2, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

Eric Williams’s street festival nearly ruined him financially during its 18-year run. He’s bringing it...

July 2, 2026 at 11:13 a.m.

In a new-to-him genre, Evanston’s Daniel Kraus explores the meaning of agency, family, and life...

July 2, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

Andrew Sa channels his country roots on his debut album.

July 2, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

The frontman and former Chicagoan talks about hope, fear, nostalgia, and making art during terrible...

July 2, 2026 at 10:46 a.m.

With The Come Apart, Susannah Felts returns to the city where her writing career began.

July 2, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

What to do in Chicago this weekend.