As the official congressionally chartered charitable partner of the National Park Service (NPS), NPF’s mission is to generate private support and build strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations.
“THE CAVE” EXTENDED AT A RED ORCHID THEATRE || Sadieh Rifai’s World Premiere Must Close March 23rd
The Northwest Indiana Symphony and conductor Kirk Muspratt present “Musical Masterpieces,” one-night only, Friday, March 21 at 7:30 pm at the Auditorium at Living Hope Church.
Chicago Fire FC Acquires Homegrown Player Rights for Midfielder Sam Williams from New York Red Bulls || Chicago exchanges $100,000 in General Allocation Money for Williams; Williams signs contract as a Homegrown Player with Chicago Fire FC
THE JOFFREY BALLET ANNOUNCES 2025–2026 SEASON AT LYRIC OPERA HOUSE || 70th Anniversary Season Highlights Include:
U.S. Premiere of Liam Scarlett’s Carmen || 10th Anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon’s holiday classic The Nutcracker || American Icons celebrating dance legends Martha Graham, Glen Tetley, and Joffrey Ballet co-founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino || and the Chicago Premiere of Yuri Possokhov’s Eugene Onegin
The Indiana State Police Lafayette District proudly announces the retirement of K-9 Jordy, a dedicated and courageous member of the force since 2015. After nearly a decade of service alongside his handler, Trooper Jared McQueary, Jordy officially retired in February 2025 at the age of 10.
Chicago Fire FC II (1-1-0-0, 3 points) shut out Toronto FC II (1-1-0-0, 3 points) 1-0 Thursday night at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Chicago Fire Academy defender Bryce Richards scored his first goal in MLS NEXT Pro, while goalkeeper Patrick Los earned his first clean sheet of 2025 and fifth in his career.
Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has loaned goalkeeper Bryan Dowd to FC Tulsa for the 2025 season. FC Tulsa competes in the USL Championship and is based in Tulsa, Okla.
Chicago Fire FC and Chicago Stars FC are teaming up to host a doubleheader at historic Soldier Field on Saturday, Jun. 14. The Chicago Stars will kick the day off by taking on Seattle Reign FC at 4:00 p.m. CT, followed by the Fire’s match versus Nashville SC at 7:30 p.m. CT.
Manager Jamie Bennett and the Schaumburg Boomers are excited to announce the signing of Outfielder Bren Spillane. The former Major League Baseball 3rd round draft pick and Wheeling native brings a middle of the order presence with Frontier League experience to Wintrust Field this summer.
