The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) is partnering with the Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and local partners around the state to improve the economic resilience of creative small businesses through the Next Steps Creative Business Training Program. Throughout July and August, over 250 creative entrepreneurs across the state will be equipped with entrepreneurship training, a creative community network, and a direct bridge to their regional Indiana SBDC through regionally hosted Next Steps Creative Business training opportunities. 

Wicker Park Fest announces complete music lineup and 3-day schedule including additional headliner, Chicago’s NNAMDÏ | July 22-24, 2022 | Chicago’s biggest street festival returns for the 18th season with 3 stages, over 40 acclaimed live bands, arts area, family fun, food and drinks

Popular TACO CRAWL returns to Rogers Park with signature tacos from 14 restaurants for $20! | Thursday, July 21 from 3-7 p.m. |
Limited number of tickets now available for the taco extravaganza

Indiana Conservation Officers are investigating a drowning incident that occurred this morning near Lexington in a private pond.

Update: The 72-year-old male from yesterday’s water-related incident, Kirshnaraju Rudraraju of Woodridge, Illinois, died yesterday afternoon.

​​​​​​​The 2021 Frontier League Champion Schaumburg Boomers matched a pair of records but suffered a 7-5 setback to the Windy City ThunderBolts in the final game of the weekend series at Wintrust Field.

Chicago Fire FC Continue Three-Game Home Stand against Toronto FC and Seattle Sounders FC This Week | Chicago Fire FC Weekly Update: July 11-17

The Gary SouthShore RailCats swung the bats well in their Sunday series finale against the Chicago Dogs, but the visitors possessed enough firepower to push through to a 16-12 victory. 

CHICAGO DOGS TO HOST 2022 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION ALL-STAR GAME AT IMPACT FIELD FOR THE FIRST TIME, JULY 11 & JULY 12 | Two Day Event to Feature Best Talent in the American Association, an Athlete Skills Competition and On-Site Festivities for Fans

The Indiana Department of Child Services received approval from the Administration for Children and Families of its Title IV-E Prevention Program Five-Year plan, which allows the state to use federal funding for the first time to deliver prevention services to families with the goal of keeping children safely with their families and out of foster care.