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  • 3 weeks ago | storiesfromthe78.com | Tom Barnas

    ← Back to Stories By Tom Barnas 6/6/2025 D-Day: The Invasion That Changed the Course of World War IIJune 6, 1944 – The Day the Allies Fought for Freedom on the Beaches of NormandyD-Day, also known as the Normandy Invasion, remains one of the most pivotal moments in world history.

  • 3 weeks ago | storiesfromthe78.com | Tom Barnas

    Formerly known as Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art, the newly revitalized Intuit Art Museum has reopened its doors as a premier destination for self-taught art. Dedicated to collecting and exhibiting works by artists outside the mainstream—many of whom have faced societal, economic, or geographic barriers to formal training—Intuit continues to champion the creative voices of underrepresented communities.

  • 4 weeks ago | storiesfromthe78.com | Tom Barnas

    ← Back to Stories By Tom Barnas 5/30/2025 Looking for one of the best food festivals in Chicago this summer? Mark your calendar for the Fourth Annual Windy City Hot Dog Fest, happening May 30–June 1, 2025, in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. This year, the popular event expands to three full days of mouthwatering hot dogs, live music, local vendors, and family-friendly fun!🌭 What is the Windy City Hot Dog Fest?

  • 1 month ago | storiesfromthe78.com | Tom Barnas

    ← Back to Stories By Tom Barnas 5/27/2025 Pegasus Theatre Chicago Presents “Shakin’ the Mess Outta Misery” – A Powerful Revival Honoring Shay YoungbloodFor over 40 years, Pegasus Theatre Chicago has championed diverse voices and fresh perspectives. Through socially conscious theatre and robust arts education, Pegasus is committed to inspiring dialogue and shaping the next generation of creators.

  • 1 month ago | storiesfromthe78.com | Tom Barnas

    Get ready, Chicago—it’s time to welcome summer in style! The Belmont-Sheffield Music Fest returns for its 40th year, taking over Sheffield Avenue between Roscoe and Belmont from May 23–25. This beloved street festival is the unofficial launch of Chicago’s summer season, and it’s the perfect way to enjoy Memorial Day weekend.

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4 Jun 25

Intuit Art Museum is the premier museum of self-taught art in Chicago. Check it out after a fresh $10 million 20-month dramatic renovation #storiesfromthe78 https://t.co/HKcJZ09yKj https://t.co/sL5KwkOpig

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31 May 25

FINALLY...The Windy City Hot Dog Fest is this weekend! Check out this story about the fest, Bust Outs, and the whole thing. Today, down by Six Corners Chamber of Commerce #storiesfromthe78 https://t.co/G0uHZ4Yfp2 https://t.co/aSszOYIRdD