SPECIAL NOTE: Indiana’s unemployment rate for September 2021, which stood at 4.0% when released on Oct. 22, has since been revised downward to 3.5% by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Charlotte FC to Select Five Players in MLS Expansion Draft on December 14th | MLS announces full calendar of offseason roster building events including the MLS SuperDraft presented by adidas on January 11th

Marquette Greenway receives $17.8 million RAISE Grant award | Award generates funds needed to complete Illinois-Indiana-Michigan trail

The Indiana Department of Health has partnered with Purdue University on a new initiative that aims to ensure Hoosiers have better access to the resources they need to improve their health.

Casting Announced for Disney’s Frozen, The Hit Broadway Musical | Chicago’s Limited Premiere Engagement Plays November 19, 2021 – January 22, 2022 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck® expedited screening program with the addition of two new airlines

Holiday Programming at Symphony Center Begins Thanksgiving Weekend with Home Alone in Concert — November 26th-28th | Chicago Symphony Orchestra Concerts Feature World Premieres by Magnus Lindberg and Gabriela Lena Frank, Solo Appearances by Violinist Ray Chen and CSO Artist-in-Residence Hilary Hahn and the Return of the Chicago Symphony Chorus in Handel’s Messiah — December 2nd-19th | Annual Bach Marathon Returns with Civic Orchestra of Chicago Performing J.S. Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos in Free Event on December 6th | Special Concert Features Grammy Award-winning Vocal Group Chanticleer — December 7th-8th |
Annual Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass Concert Returns on December 15th | Merry, Merry Chicago! Celebrates the Spirit of the Holidays in Program Featuring Broadway Star Jessica Vosk Singing Festive Songs of the Season — December 17th-23rd

Greektown Chicago kicks off 2021 holiday programs | Holiday Shopper’s Reward Program through December 31st | Traditional Greek Holiday Karavákia Display showcases vibrant illuminated boats in Greektown businesses starting December 1st | Greektown lit up in festive blue & white lights, with annual holiday tree-lighting with carols on Sunday, December 12th

Rogers Park announces business specials for Small Business Saturday kicking off the holiday rebate program Live Love Shop Rogers Park with self-guided art walking tour Walk Chalk Howard Street | Holiday shopping rebates eligible between Nov. 27th – Dec. 31st

JOURNEYMAN DISTILLERY’S HISTORIC COLLABORATION WITH THE FIELD MUSEUM IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT O’HARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT | Take the spirit of history on your travels