Amina Sergazina

3 days ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

Photo: Courtesey of Andersonville Farmers MarketChicago’s farmers market season is blooming with community energy, local flavor, and fresh produce as neighborhood markets prepare to open across the city. From long-standing traditions to creative new vendors, here's a roundup of the markets bringing life to our streets this spring and summer. The Wicker Park Farmers Market returns for its 25th anniversary on Sunday, May 4, with an out-of-this-world “May the Fourth Be With You” theme.

3 days ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

After a troubling rise in crashes, injuries, and fatalities on DuSable Lake Shore Drive, State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is spearheading a new effort to improve traffic safety along the high-speed corridor. “After repeatedly hearing from concerned community members and traffic safety advocates about vehicle crashes and fatalities along DuSable Lake Shore Drive, I knew action was needed,” Feigenholtz said in a press release.

3 days ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

The ninth annual Chicago Rum Fest is pouring back into town April 26—and this year’s edition promises to be the smoothest one yet. Hosted at the historic Logan Square Auditorium (2539 N. Kedzie Blvd.), the festival brings together rum lovers, trade professionals, and cocktail connoisseurs from across the country for a one-day celebration of all things rum. With over 200 premium rum expressions and more than 40 award-winning brands on deck, Rum Fest offers more than just a tasting—it's an education.

1 week ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

This Easter, Chicago is bursting with a basketful of events, delicious menus, and family-friendly fun. From photo ops with the Easter Bunny to indulgent brunch buffets and Mediterranean-inspired spreads, the city offers something for everyone—whether you're after elegance, whimsy, or smoked brisket. Here's a roundup of where to celebrate Easter Sunday (April 20, 2025), and beyond.

2 weeks ago | chicagostarmedia.com | Amina Sergazina

With the lavish dazzle of sequins and the hypnotic rhythm of the can-can, Moulin Rouge! The Musical pirouettes onto the stage at Cadillac Palace Theatre, inviting audiences into a world dripping with romance, rebellion, and rhinestones. Set in late 19th-century Montmartre, Paris, the musical draws heavily from French history, particularly the bohemian era that birthed the iconic Moulin Rouge nightclub.