Tag Archives: Summer

Taste of Chicago announces performer and vendor lineup
Rapper Common, indie band Beach Bunny and R&B artist Babyface are among the acts set to headline Taste of Chicago, July 8-12 in Grant Park, the city of Chicago announced Thursday. The annual free ...
Gregory Bartusiak May 26, 2026

Chicago's beaches open for the season
As Chicago shakes off the last traces of spring, the lakefront is once again poised to become the center of summer life. Friday marks the unofficial start of summer as lakefront beaches officially ope...
Gregory Bartusiak May 22, 2026

Buckingham Fountain switched on for 2026 summer season
A sure sign that summer is only weeks away arrived Saturday as the iconic Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park was turned on for the season. The switch was flipped during the 12th annual Switch on Summer...
Gregory Bartusiak May 11, 2026

Swan Boat Rentals Are Returning To The Humboldt Park Lagoon
A familiar bevy of swans have again landed at Humboldt Park's lagoon. They're set to receive some tender loving care after being cooped up in storage for nearly a year, but the flock of swans will soo...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 17, 2026

Applications open for PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities
Applications are open for residents and bands who want to participate in PorchFest in Chicago's Lakeview and Roscoe Village communities this year. PorchFest Lakeview is first, to be held from Sunday, ...
Gregory Bartusiak Apr 02, 2026

46th annual Taste of Chicago to return in July
After a brief fall detour, Chicago's most mouthwatering tradition is reclaiming its place on the July calendar. https://youtu.be/e4cW9UJmksA?si=Y3NWpkV-3vUN9_Lo Taste of Chicago returns July 8-12, mar...
Gregory Bartusiak Jan 29, 2026







