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

FIRST FOLIO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT OF FOUNDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | THEATER WILL CEASE OPERATIONS IN 2024

DUPAGE CHORALE RETURNS TO LIVE PERFORMANCES WITH “FROM THE HEART” AT THE MAC DEC. 5th | Guest Vocal Artists: Jennifer Barnickel-Fitch (Soprano), Ace Gangoso (Tenor) and David Govertsen (Bass) Join the Chorale for Program of Classical and Contemporary Choral Works

The Munster Police Department offers these tips to protect yourself from distraction burglaries & scams

The Munster Junior Woman’s Club recently provided a generous $800 donation towards the Munster Police Department’s annual “Cops & Kids” holiday shopping program.

**** Recommended **** I was in awe as I watched "Paradise Square" the other night!  It’s a show that has the potential to become a classic.  It has an interesting story, incredible talent, amazing voices, brilliant choreography and huge production numbers.  There was even a standing ovation for Joaquina Kalukango’s rendition of Let It Burn, a song that sent shivers up my spine, it was so great!  "Paradise Square" needs a little more work before it’s ready to open on Broadway, however.  4 Spotlights

On Saturday evening, November 20th at 7:00 p.m., the Indiana State Police Regional Dispatch Center received a call from a third party of a kidnapping victim traveling eastbound on I-94 from the Illinois state line.