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People watch a Navy Pier firework display on June 26, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Lake County-area communities plan to celebrate America’s 250th

June 24, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Our list of shows in and around Lake County includes some expanded shows for the America 250 celebration this year.

People celebrate Independence Day by watching fireworks at Chicago’s Navy Pier on July 3, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Fireworks 2026: All the Fourth of July shows for America 250

July 3, 2026 at 7:44 a.m.

Our list of more than 100 shows around the Chicago area includes special displays for America 250.

Iggy Pop performs at the newly opened Salt Shed in West Town on March 10, 2025. (Lou Foglia/for the Chicago Tribune)

Riot Fest posts the lineup of music acts by day for 2026

June 17, 2026 at 10:03 a.m.

Single-day tickets for the annual music fest in Douglass Park go on sale Thursday.

Fans watch Kanye West during "The Donda Experience" listening party at Soldier Field on Aug. 26, 2021 in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Kanye is slated to play Chicago concerts in September

June 15, 2026 at 1:26 p.m.

Kanye West, aka Ye, has added his hometown of Chicago to his global tour this summer, and is scheduled to play a pair of concerts at Soldier Field on Sept....

Mumford & Sons performs at Montrose Beach in Chicago on June 19, 2015. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Mumford & Sons concert at Wrigley Field delayed by storms as Jimmy Eat World postpones at Northerly Island

June 12, 2026 at 11:26 a.m.

Gates have been delayed until 8:30 p.m. for Thursday night's concert by Mumford & Sons at Wrigley Field and the concert will not begin until 10 p.m., due to the...

An attendee poses for a photograph at Miche Fest at Oakwood Beach in Chicago on July 13, 2024. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)

Michelada Fest Chicago is canceled for 2026

June 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Michelada Fest 2026 has been scrapped for later this month, according to an announcement Friday from Windy City Events Management.

Tribune music writer Hannah Edgar in 2021. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Tribune critic Hannah Edgar wins national music criticism award

June 4, 2026 at 2:03 p.m.

Contributing critic Hannah Edgar has won the 2026 Littler Prize, given by the Music Critics Association of North America to critics ages 40 and under.

"Quan" is one of a series of swimmer sculptures by artist Carole Feuerman installed June 2, 2026, along North Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Ten displays in the outdoor art exhibit will line the Magnificent Mile through November. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Swimmer sculptures arrive on Michigan Avenue for the summer

June 3, 2026 at 9:13 a.m.

The outdoor exhibition, titled "Monuments of Stillness," is presented by Hilton Contemporary and consists of the figures of swimmers, created by New York artist Carole Feuerman.

Anwar Nasir has been announced as the new president and CEO of the Grant Park Music Festival. (GPMF photo)

Grant Park Music Festival has a new president ahead of its first concert of the summer

June 2, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Anwar Nasir will take over as president and CEO of the classical music organization in late summer or early fall.

Morrissey performs at Riot Fest in Douglass Park on Sept. 16, 2021, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)

Riot Fest lineup for 2026: Alanis Morrisette, Morrissey and Twenty One Pilots

May 28, 2026 at 10:21 a.m.

Riot Fest has announced its lineup for 2026, with headliners and music acts, including Alanis Morrisette, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, Elvis Costello and The Imposters, Tool, Twenty One Pilots and Pierce...

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