Katie Anthony

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Free museum days for Illinois residents in April

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Katie Anthony

Share April showers bring May flowers β so as wet spring weather descends on Chicago, residents might be looking for an indoor activity that wonβt break the bank. Adler Planetarium π1300 S. Lake Shore DuSable Dr. Free admission from 4-11 p.m. on Wednesdays for Illinois residents. The Field Museum π1400 S. Lake Shore DuSable Dr. Free admission Wednesdays for Illinois residents. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry π5700 S.
Here’s where to find paczki in Chicago (MAP)

2 months ago | chicago.suntimes.com | Caroline Hurley |Katie Anthony |Dorothy Hernandez |Katie Anthony

While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Chicago has its own gluttonous Fat Tuesday holiday — Pączki Day. Pączki Day marks the last day before the Lenten season begins for Christians. Because Lent is meant to be a time of fasting and prayer, many people spend the day before gorging themselves on, well, pączki (POONCH-key). This year, Pączki Day falls on March 4. The Polish fried dough treats are similar to jelly doughnuts, but they’re not jelly doughnuts — they’re pączki.
'You know how this works, right?' Madigan jurors hear longtime ally complaining to speaker's son

Nov 7, 2024 | wbez.org | Jon Seidel |Matthew Hendrickson |Katie Anthony |Nader Issa

Federal jurors heard Michael J. Madigan’s longtime ally complaining about a Peoples Gas representative who took offense “when people ask for favors” — and they heard him griping about it Thursday on a secretly recorded call with Madigan’s son. The call sticks out from the bevy of recordings jurors have heard in what has been nearly three weeks of testimonyin the racketeering conspiracy trial of Madigan, Illinois’ former longtime House speaker who resigned in 2021.
Uptown piping plover painter paints a piping plover - again

Aug 17, 2024 | wbez.org | Violet Miller |Katie Anthony |Austin Hojdar

Uptown artist Ashley Kennedy has painted five murals in her life, all done with Chicago in mind. Her latest is actually a re-do. A new-ish mural was unveiled Tuesday at the Buena Avenue underpass at DuSable Lake Shore Drive. It replaces an earlier work she painted featuring the beloved and endangered bird that was covered up this summer. “The plovers are important to our neighborhood, and they’re important to me,” Kennedy, 45, said.
Lollapalooza 2024: Bag policy, transit and how to live stream

Jul 31, 2024 | wbez.org | Katie Anthony

Hundreds of thousands of music fans will once again descend on Chicago’s Grant Park for Lollapalooza 2024 from Aug. 1 to 4. This year’s lineup includes Chappell Roan, Sza, The Killers, Stray Kids, Megan Thee Stallion and more. Whether it’s your first or 30th Lollapalooza, here’s what to know before you go: Any small, single-pocket clutch purses and fanny packs under 6" x 9" are allowed into the festival — all other bags must be smaller than 12" x 6" x 12.” All bags will be searched before entry.
Black Duck kicks off Pitchfork 2024 with an electric set: Day 1 reviews and photos

Jul 19, 2024 | inkl.com | Katie Anthony |Matt Moore

In years past, the beauty of the mid-July event was the wide swath of grass at the stages that gave GA ticketholders a great view, and you could bring a blanket and park it for the day, ping-ponging your view from stage to stage. With the questionable positioning of the abutting structures and the scrim covering them, that benefit is no longer a possibility. (Though, the smaller Blue Stage remains untouched).
Where to watch July 4th fireworks around Chicago

Jul 4, 2024 | wbez.org | Katie Anthony

Those around the Chicago area will have their eyes to the skies Thursday as towns put on dazzling fireworks displays in celebration of Independence Day. Chicago’s official fireworks show will take place a day early, on July 3, with a fireworks display put on by Choose Chicago and NASCAR at Navy Pier. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure entry and settle down in a spot, Navy Pier officials said.
An insider's guide to NASCAR Chicago: What to know if you go

Jul 2, 2024 | inkl.com | Rick Telander |Katie Anthony |Rick Morrissey

Going to the NASCAR Chicago street race course isn’t like going to a speedway. The track is so large and twisting, it’s hard to get across the whole course. Here are a few tips to make the most of your experience:Getting around the courseThis proved to be an unexpected challenge last year as a journalist. I spent most of the weekend waiting in line and just walking across the track.
Sueños 2024: Bag policy, entry rules, transit options and more

May 21, 2024 | chicago.suntimes.com | Katie Anthony

Sueños returns to Grant Park on May 25-26 with a lineup that includes artists Peso Pluma, Rauw Alejandro, Ivan Cornejo and Maluma. More than 25 reggaeton and Latin artists will perform at the single stage event Memorial Day weekend. Last year, more than 80,000 fans attended the event. Here’s what to know if you’re attending Sueños 2024: All bags will be searched at the gate, according to the festival. Small bags that measure 6" x 9" or less don’t need to be clear.
Friday Morning Swim Club won’t return this summer

May 2, 2024 | fox32chicago.com | Katie Anthony

CHICAGO - Friday Morning Swim Club has come to an end. The hugely popular event brought thousands of swimmers to Montrose Harbor to jump into Lake Michigan at 7 a.m. on Fridays throughout the summer. But as the event spread on social media, and the number of participants grew, so did safety concerns.