Every year, Chicago's Ukrainian community comes together for a major festival to celebrate the beauty, sophistication, and inexhaustible energy of Ukrainian culture. The event holds special significance, especially since Chicago's Ukrainian Village was officially recognized...
This festival offers more than just a chance to sample traditional Polish cuisine; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture, art, crafts, and traditions that shape the identity of Chicago's Polish community, America’s...
Chicago SummerDance is a quintessential symbol of the city's vibrant summer. This free, open-air series of events beautifully combines dancing, live music, workshops, concerts, and an undeniably friendly atmosphere. SummerDance allows residents and visitors alike...
The annual parade and festival takes place on the South Side of Chicago late in the summer. It's dedicated to honoring the African-American community and marking the students' "back-to-school" return. Since its founding in 1929,...
James D. Watson is one of the most famous American biologists and geneticists of the 20th century. Working alongside Francis Crick, he co-discovered the...
Throughout the year, Chicago hosts hundreds of festivals and parades of various scales - from neighborhood events to world-class events. All of them are...
Jazz singer Tecora Rogers is a woman who significantly contributed to the development and popularization of American jazz. She easily covers world-famous jazz hits,...
The name of American gangster Al Capone is recognized worldwide. His criminal empire raked in an estimated $100 million annually—a staggering sum for the...