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Coronavirus in Illinois updates: As Chicago and state fully reopen, 401 new COVID-19 cases and 22 additional deaths reported Friday Chicago Tribune staff, Chicago Tribune © Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune With the Wrigley Building in the background, a person walks his dogs through Pioneer Court on Michigan Ave. on June 10, 2021. Illinois and Chicago fully reopen today, marking an emotional turning point in the pandemic for many who have endured loss and a lack of connection in pu...

As Chicago and Illinois go to full reopening, both capacity limits and social distancing mandates expire for all kinds of cultural and entertainment venues. What does that mean, in practical terms, for plays and concerts?

You are using an older browser version. Please use a supported version for the best MSN experience. Chicago music festival organizers reveal how 2021 lineup decisions were made during the pandemic: ‘We couldn’t be more proud’ Tracy Swartz, Chicago Tribune © Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune/TNS Attendees dance during the last day of the 2019 Lollapalooza Music Festival in Grant Park on Sunday Aug, 4, 2019, in Chicago. CHICAGO — My Chemical Romance was the first act ...

CHICAGO — My Chemical Romance was the first act to be announced for the 2020 edition of Riot Fest in Chicago. “We’re tired of you asking, so we’re bringing My

Riot Fest, North Coast Music Festival and Windy City Smokeout organizers explain how their 2021 lineups came together after in-person Chicago music festivals were canceled last year because of coronavirus.

The Empty Bottle [Official Photo] Legendary Chicago music venue the Empty Bottlereopened on March 3 in Ukrainian Village just under a year after the COVID-19 pandemic forced officials to close bars and restaurants. While live concerts haven’t yet resumed, patrons can drink and hang out in parties of six or less all while supervised by a furry harbinger of hope: Peg, a cantankerous middle-aged tabby with a perfectly boop-able nose. Staff have adopted the cat from Oak Park’s Animal Care Leagu...

Morton Salt’s former warehouse along the Chicago River could begin its transformation into a music and events venue as soon as this summer, after a $50 million redevelopment plan was approved by the City Council.

Share this article: Cleveland’s  Coventry Village, a neighborhood lined with vintage shops, restaurants and bars was once the hippest area in the city. Located in leafy Cleveland Heights on the city’s east side, the once-bustling area has been quiet since the pandemic hit. Few more so than one of the area’s few constants: independent music venue The Grog Shop. Nestled between a movie theater and coffee shop, The Grog Shop’s exterior makes you think you’re entering a restaurant or ca...

Amid pandemic, UChicago scholar launches program for international artists Feb 23, 2021 Interim director Ghenwa Hayek expands Gray Center’s global reach with FarBar program Early last year, Assoc. Prof. Ghenwa Hayek signed on to become the interim director of the University of Chicago’s Gray Center. A month after she accepted the interim directorship, the COVID-19 crisis was officially declared a pandemic. Uncertain times call for certain decision-mak...

By: Andy Gensler DTLA Vans is one of four urban locales where the brands new Channel 66 will livestream from Vans, a brand long supportive of live music, today announced Chanel 66, an ambitious new livestream content platform self-described as “community radio meets public access TV.”  The channel, which can be accessed here vans.com/channel66, will feature a wide variety of live content weekdays from four urban locales: The General in Brooklyn,...