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The Ultimate List Of Every Chicago Festival Happening This Summer

Search by neighborhood or date. Or check out the entire jam-packed list.

West Loop Will Add Art Festival to Neighborhood's Summer Lineup

A new summer festival, the West Loop Art Fest, will debut on Washington Street in August.

PHOTOS: Best of the Fests, Rest of the Fests

We've rounded up the best photos from Chicago's summer festivals.

2013 Chicago Summer Festivals Guide

Through September, Chicago is teeming with cultural festivals across the city.

Market Days Bringing Wilson Phillips, Lynda Carter and More to Boystown

Northalsted Market Days is expected to draw more than 100,000 people to Boystown Saturday and Sunday.

Aaron Carter, Cherie Currie Added to Boystown Market Days

The full list of entertainment also includes Wilson Phillips, David Cassidy, and 10,000 Maniacs

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Six Corners BBQ Fest, Jeff Park Arts and Music Fest Announce Lineups

The Six Corners BBQ Fest and the Jeff Park Arts and Music Fest promise food, fun and music.

Mayfest 2013: Music, Food and an Owner-Pet Lookalike Contest

The fest kicks off the summer festival season Friday.

Uptown Summer Festival Still Not Approved, But Organizers Are Optimistic

Michael Snell and Derrick Sorles said it's a "done deal." Officials, however, said it's not official.

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Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.