Chef’s Dinner: CHAR NO. 3 || Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, Valparaiso || October 2nd

Recipient of the 2025 People’s Choice Award in Hospitality & Retail || Journeyman Distillery at the American Factory, RATIO; Valparaiso, IN

The American Journey Series & Cruise-In featuring Janus Motorcycles || Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, Valparaiso || Wednesdays, Sept. 24th, Oct. 8th, Oct. 22nd || All ages. Free.

Tire Tracks: A Panel Discussion on Sustainability & Regenerative Farming || Journeyman Distillery at The American Factory, Valparaiso || September 24th

Chicago Fire FC II (12-8-6-4, 46 points) fell 5-2 against Philadelphia Union II (13-5-8-5, 52 points) at Subaru Park on Sunday afternoon. Forward Jason Shokalook recorded a late brace to become MLS NEXT Pro’s leading goal scorer with 17 goals.

The hosts pounced on the counter in the 16th minute, with Stas Korzeniowski breaking away from the Fire defense to open the scoring. In a carbon copy of the opening goal, Sal Olivas got on the end of a Cavan Sullivan pass to double the lead five minutes after the first.

Three Performances Only! Steppenwolf Theatre Company Announces JOHN C. REILLY IS MISTER ROMANTIC || December 4th – 6th in Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater

MOTHERHOOD, MARIJUANA AND THE MULTIVERSE COLLIDE IN A CHICAGO-SET STORY OF FAMILY, IMMIGRATION, AND AMERICAN IDENTITY ||
TIMELINE THEATRE REVEALS CAST FOR WORLD PREMIERE OF SANDRA DELGADO’S HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF STARS, DIRECTED BY KIMBERLY SENIOR, OCTOBER 8th - NOVEMBER 9th

BROADWAY IN CHICAGO ANNOUNCES SIX MUST-SEE SHOWS ON SALE NOW

On September 20th, 2025, the Indiana State Police District #13 Investigations Division was requested to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred in New Chicago.

Hyde Park Jazz Festival Announces the Lineup for the 19th Annual Festival Sept. 27th & 28th, featuring 34 Free Performances on 12 Unique Stages In and Around the Neighborhood || Lineup Includes: Jason Moran (solo); Trio Imagination; Fay Victor’s Herbie Nichols SUNG; Maurice “MoBetta” Brown; Carl Allen and The Messengers of Jazz; The Hamid Drake, Ari Brown, Jason Adasiewicz, Joshua Abrams Quartet; Dana Hall Trio w/Aaron Goldberg and Clark Sommers; Lily Finnegan’s Heat On; Ryan Cohen Double Quartet; The Juju Exchange and much, much more. Special Programs include a collaboration with Asian Improv aRts Midwest to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Asian American Jazz Festival; performances honoring the 60th Anniversary of the AACM; and a special 70th birthday tribute to drummer Hamid Drake.