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Fox 32 Chicago's talent exodus continues with Dawn Hasbrouck's departure

The Chicago product is moving on from anchoring the Fox 32 newscast.

News

Fox 32&#x27;s top news anchor, Dawn Hasbrouck, has left Fox 32 after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="nearly 17 years" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2023/10/23/tom-skilling-news-anchors-talent?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_chicago&amp;stream=top" data-vars-content-id="14bebbfa-947b-4b68-ad0c-c62a71bcbd4d" data-vars-headline="Fox 32 Chicago&#x27;s talent exodus continues with Dawn Hasbrouck&#x27;s departure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2023/10/23/tom-skilling-news-anchors-talent?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_axioslocal_chicago&amp;stream=top" target="_self">nearly 17 years</a>. Why it matters: Hasbrouck signed off late last week as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="colleagues showered" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-rgjigwnp60959atb?link_source=ta_first_comment&amp;taid=6a4491f4ad50b40001f1728e&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=trueanthem&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawS44v5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtS0lmZkx2Vks0b0FXSUFtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn206hgddY52zAuOdaoUr_QFGz9Mneh-DiiAqyYBRPBcg4fNIWJK2cr2Twwt_aem_caObK1836hXGIMj0UJGTLA" data-vars-content-id="14bebbfa-947b-4b68-ad0c-c62a71bcbd4d" data-vars-headline="Fox 32 Chicago&#x27;s talent exodus continues with Dawn Hasbrouck&#x27;s departure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fox32chicago.com/video/fmc-rgjigwnp60959atb?link_source=ta_first_comment&amp;taid=6a4491f4ad50b40001f1728e&amp;utm_campaign=trueanthem&amp;utm_medium=trueanthem&amp;utm_source=facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawS44v5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtS0lmZkx2Vks0b0FXSUFtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn206hgddY52zAuOdaoUr_QFGz9Mneh-DiiAqyYBRPBcg4fNIWJK2cr2Twwt_aem_caObK1836hXGIMj0UJGTLA" target="_blank">colleagues showered</a> her with compliments on air. <ul><li>The Chicago native was only the second female ever to lead the station&#x27;s 9pm news. </li></ul>Context: Hasbrouck is the latest personality to depart Fox 32 this year, joining sports anchor <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Lou Canellis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/01/26/lou-cannelis-fox-32-nbc-5-sports-bears-bulls" data-vars-content-id="14bebbfa-947b-4b68-ad0c-c62a71bcbd4d" data-vars-headline="Fox 32 Chicago&#x27;s talent exodus continues with Dawn Hasbrouck&#x27;s departure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/01/26/lou-cannelis-fox-32-nbc-5-sports-bears-bulls" target="_self">Lou Canellis</a>, political reporter <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Paris Schutz" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/04/27/fox-32-political-reporter-paris-schutz-is-leaving" data-vars-content-id="14bebbfa-947b-4b68-ad0c-c62a71bcbd4d" data-vars-headline="Fox 32 Chicago&#x27;s talent exodus continues with Dawn Hasbrouck&#x27;s departure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/04/27/fox-32-political-reporter-paris-schutz-is-leaving" target="_self">Paris Schutz</a>, and longtime anchor <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sylvia Perez" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/06/15/sylvia-perez-leaving-fox-32-40-years-chicago-television-news" data-vars-content-id="14bebbfa-947b-4b68-ad0c-c62a71bcbd4d" data-vars-headline="Fox 32 Chicago&#x27;s talent exodus continues with Dawn Hasbrouck&#x27;s departure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/06/15/sylvia-perez-leaving-fox-32-40-years-chicago-television-news" target="_self">Sylvia Perez</a>. <ul><li>Morning anchor Roseanne Tellez and Hasbrouck&#x27;s former 9pm co-anchor, Scott Schneider, were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="fired in the spring" data-vars-click-url="https://chicago.suntimes.com/fox-32-chicago-fires-anchor-scott-schneider-executive-producer-marissa-rubino-sean-oheir-lou-canellis-roseanne-tellez" data-vars-content-id="14bebbfa-947b-4b68-ad0c-c62a71bcbd4d" data-vars-headline="Fox 32 Chicago&#x27;s talent exodus continues with Dawn Hasbrouck&#x27;s departure" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/fox-32-chicago-fires-anchor-scott-schneider-executive-producer-marissa-rubino-sean-oheir-lou-canellis-roseanne-tellez" target="_blank">fired in the spring</a>. </li></ul>

Suburbs pay less than Chicago for lead line removal

Chicago officials are mum, but experts say permits and "contractor-friendliness" play a role.

Public Safety

Nearby suburbs — including Evanston, Elgin and Riverside — pay less than half of what Chicago does for lead service line removal despite having access to the same local contractors to remove them, an Axios analysis finds.Why it matters: While some federal funding goes to lead line removal, Chicagoans will shoulder much of the estimated $12 billion cost of removing our record <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="400,000 toxic lines over the next two decades" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/07/25/chicago-state-federal-lead-deadlines" data-vars-content-id="5ff5f67e-36a2-41ad-8194-c719777418e1" data-vars-headline="Suburbs pay less than Chicago for lead line removal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/07/25/chicago-state-federal-lead-deadlines" target="_self">400,000 toxic lines over the next two decades</a>.

Sotheby's selling rare Virgil Abloh prints to fund scholarship

Four signed prints from Abloh's UW collaboration will fund scholarships at his alma mater after auction.

Culture

Proceeds from the sale of limited-edition prints will benefit a scholarship at the late artist and designer Virgil Abloh&#x27;s alma mater, the University of Wisconsin-Madison.The big picture: Considered by some as one of the most influential young designers of the 21st century, Abloh often credited his time at UW for shaping his creative side.<ul><li>The sale aims to do the same for future students, with proceeds benefiting the Virgil Abloh Scholarship Fund at the university. </li></ul>

Illinois Democrats condemn USPS election mail proposal

State leaders are threatening supboenas and lawsuits if the Postal Service moves forward on new voting rules.

Illinois Democrats are warning the Trump administration could sidestep a federal court order blocking parts of President Trump&#x27;s election executive order, raising concerns about <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="voting by mail" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/29/supreme-court-mail-in-voting-grace-period" data-vars-content-id="ad4551be-91ac-4e43-9e43-93dcf3908c4c" data-vars-headline="Illinois Democrats condemn USPS election mail proposal" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/29/supreme-court-mail-in-voting-grace-period" target="_self">voting by mail</a> before the 2026 midterms.Why it matters: Illinois officials say the dispute could force changes to election procedures and voter education.

Chicago weekender: Chosen Few, Lizzo and more events

From Square Roots and Smokeout to Lizzo, Chosen Few and zoo dinosaurs, here's what to do.

Things to Do

<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Friday</h2>🎶 Square Roots Festival, presented by the Lincoln Square Ravenswood Chamber of Commerce and Old Town School of Folk Music, features multiple stages, craft beer and beverages, local restaurants and vendors, and family programming. | Lincoln Avenue between Montrose and Wilson | Free | Friday - Sunday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://squareroots.org/" data-vars-content-id="a04a8996-e579-4bcc-915e-3e4abe258c05" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekender: Chosen Few, Lizzo and more events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://squareroots.org/" target="_blank">Details</a>🍖 The Windy City Smokeout brings country music and barbecue together all weekend. Lainey Wilson headlines Friday. | United Center parking lot | Friday - Sunday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.windycitysmokeout.com/" data-vars-content-id="a04a8996-e579-4bcc-915e-3e4abe258c05" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekender: Chosen Few, Lizzo and more events" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.windycitysmokeout.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>

Taste of Chicago makes its midsummer return

From food and music to dancing and a karaoke contest.

Now that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="NASCAR has raced out" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/07/08/three-years-nascar-street-race-contract-san-diego" data-vars-content-id="0f48c025-adc1-4bb8-86e3-ba9fdb9f1a57" data-vars-headline="Taste of Chicago makes its midsummer return" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/07/08/three-years-nascar-street-race-contract-san-diego" target="_self">NASCAR has raced out</a> of the city, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taste of Chicago" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/taste_of_chicago.html" data-vars-content-id="0f48c025-adc1-4bb8-86e3-ba9fdb9f1a57" data-vars-headline="Taste of Chicago makes its midsummer return" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/taste_of_chicago.html" target="_blank">Taste of Chicago</a> returns to its usual summer spot in Grant Park this week for five days of pizza, turkey legs, dumplings and more.State of play: The fest is open from 11am to 9pm daily through Sunday.

Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more

Check out all the holiday weekend has to offer.

<h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Friday</h2>✍️ The American Writers Museum presents a pop-up exhibition titled &quot;Declarations: 250 Years of Writing Toward Independence,&quot; exploring topics surrounding the Declaration of Independence. | The American Writers Museum | $15.35 | Friday - Sunday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://americanwritersmuseum.org/america250/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://americanwritersmuseum.org/america250/" target="_blank">Details</a>🎇 Can&#x27;t catch the fireworks on the 4th? Wheaton will present fireworks, drone shows and festivities on Friday. | Graf Park in Wheaton | Free | Friday, 5:30pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/#fireworks" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://wheatonparkdistrict.com/events/july4/#fireworks" target="_blank">Details</a>✌Kokandy Productions is presenting a revival of &quot;HAIR.&quot; | The Chopin Theatre Mainstage | $28-$65 | Through Sept. 13 | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.kokandyproductions.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.kokandyproductions.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🍺 The Graystone Tavern will serve holiday-themed food and drink specials and a July 4th happy hour from noon-4pm on Saturday. | The Graystone Tavern | Friday - Sunday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.graystonetavernchicago.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.graystonetavernchicago.com/" target="_blank">Details</a><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Saturday</h2>🎆 Navy Pier will host Chicago&#x27;s Independence Day fireworks show. To celebrate America&#x27;s 250th birthday, the display will be extended by 15 minutes, making it the largest and longest in the Pier&#x27;s history. | Navy Pier | Free | Saturday, 10pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://navypier.org/pier-events/independence-day-fireworks/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://navypier.org/pier-events/independence-day-fireworks/" target="_blank">Details</a>🛥️ First Lady&#x27;s 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza includes a 2.5-hour lakefront cruise from the Chicago Riverwalk to Lake Michigan, 3D glasses, snacks and a bar. | First Lady Cruises | $74 | Saturday, 7:45-10:15pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/78fbe35d7adf4f43b4ec1a18e5848e76/1/d267257b59a2242d3cc7ed164f263fff51c5340c46d1cd6739a9e779c4b87c50?cache_buster=1781288083" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tracking.us.nylas.com/l/78fbe35d7adf4f43b4ec1a18e5848e76/1/d267257b59a2242d3cc7ed164f263fff51c5340c46d1cd6739a9e779c4b87c50?cache_buster=1781288083" target="_blank">Details</a>🎻 Conductor Christopher Bell will lead the Grant Park Orchestra for the Grant Park Music Festival&#x27;s annual Independence Day Salute. The program features marches and anthems, along with music by George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa and more. | Pritzker Pavilion | Free | Saturday, 7:30pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/events/independence-day-salute/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.grantparkmusicfestival.com/events/independence-day-salute/" target="_blank">Details</a>🥁 Head to Hyde Park for the neighborhood&#x27;s 34th annual &quot;4th on 53rd&quot; parade, which includes marching bands, floats, community groups and kids on decorated bikes. A festival kicks off immediately afterward, featuring live performances and games. | 53rd Street between Hyde Park Boulevard and Nichols Park | Free | Saturday, 11am | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://4thon53rdparade.com/parade" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://4thon53rdparade.com/parade" target="_blank">Details</a>🇺🇸 The Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park is hosting a 4th of July event with live music, performances and activities for families. | John Lewis Plaza | Free. Activities are first-come, first-served | Saturday, 2-7pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.obama.org/events/the-peoples-fourth/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.obama.org/events/the-peoples-fourth/" target="_blank">Details</a>🏛️ The Chicago History Museum opens its revamped &quot;Facing Freedom&quot; exhibition. | Chicago History Museum | $17-$19 | Saturday, 9:30am-4:30pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chicagohistory.org/exhibition/facing-freedom/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chicagohistory.org/exhibition/facing-freedom/" target="_blank">Details</a>🎵 The Museum will also rededicate Augustus Saint‑Gaudens&#x27; &quot;Lincoln: The Man,&quot; followed by a free public concert by the Americana Concert Band. | Chicago History Museum | Free | Saturday, 4:30-7pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/americana-concert-band-performance/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.chicagohistory.org/event/americana-concert-band-performance/" target="_blank">Details</a>🦅 Brookfield Zoo Chicago celebrates America 250 with family-friendly activities and special $2.50 kids admission. | Brookfield Zoo Chicago | Saturday, 9:30am-6pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/activities-schedule" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/activities-schedule" target="_blank">Details</a>⚾️ Rosemont&#x27;s Chicago Dogs baseball team will host its largest fireworks display of the year and an Elvis tribute on July 4. First pitch is at 6pm. | Impact Field | $10 | Saturday, 4:45pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://thechicagodogs.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://thechicagodogs.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🛳️ Chicago Boat Company is offering private, self-captained boat rentals, duffy boats, pontoons, party barges and retro boats to enjoy the weekend. | Chicago Boat Company (Chicago River, near Navy Pier) | Saturday - Sunday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://chicagoboatcompany.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://chicagoboatcompany.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🍾 Cody&#x27;s Public House&#x27;s all-day Fourth of July party includes $2.50 mimosas until 2pm and other drink specials. | Cody&#x27;s Public House | Saturday, 11am | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.codyschicago.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.codyschicago.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🍔 Frank &amp; Mary&#x27;s Tavern will serve up free Chicago dogs, burgers and apple pie beginning at 2pm. | Frank and Mary&#x27;s Tavern | Saturday, 11am | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.frankandmarystavern.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.frankandmarystavern.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🍻 Central Park Bar&#x27;s Patio Bash includes Maplewood drafts and THC drinks. | Central Park Bar | Saturday, 12pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.centralparkbarchicago.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.centralparkbarchicago.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🕺🏻 Estelle&#x27;s hosts a late-night holiday party, starting at 4pm with DJ Papa G. | Estelle&#x27;s | Saturday - Sunday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.estelleschicago.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.estelleschicago.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🌭 Remedy&#x27;s has free hot dogs when you buy a $2.50 shot of Malort. | Remedy | Saturday - Sunday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="http://www.remedybarchicago.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="http://www.remedybarchicago.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🥂 Olio e Piu has Bottomless Bubbles during brunch and an Aperitivo Hour from 4–7pm. | Olio e Piu | $25 | Saturday | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.olioepiu.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.olioepiu.com/" target="_blank">Details</a><h2 class="text-h6 !font-sans !font-normal !leading-[1.2em]">Sunday</h2>🏳️‍🌈 Pride South Side creates a space for Black and Brown LGBTQI+ folks to gather with food, music and dance. | DuSable Museum | Free | Sunday, 2-9pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.pridesouthside.org/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.pridesouthside.org/" target="_blank">Details</a>🇺🇸 Keter&#x27;s Fourth of July Weekend Celebration at Gallagher Way serves complimentary mocktails, trivia and giveaways. | Gallagher Way at Wrigley Field | Free | Sunday, 10:30am-1:30pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaDlgOBHyGY/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DaDlgOBHyGY/" target="_blank">Details</a>🧘 Rosemont presents &quot;Yoga in the Park.&quot; | Parkway Bank Park | Free | Sunday, 10-11am | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://parkwaybankpark.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://parkwaybankpark.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>🎤 Lauren Alaina will perform at RiverEdge Park. | RiverEdge Park | $37 | Sunday, 8pm | <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://riveredgeaurora.com/" data-vars-content-id="95b154a0-a070-448a-963a-c4eda3bb68fd" data-vars-headline="Chicago weekend events: Fireworks, fests and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://riveredgeaurora.com/" target="_blank">Details</a>

Chicago's A Day In The Country returns to the Hideout

Americana, bluegrass and honky-tonk return Sunday, led by Split Lip Rayfield's long-awaited Chicago comeback.

A whole lot of country music is coming back to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hideout" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/19/hideout-owners-sell-to-musician-after-30-years" data-vars-content-id="e29f57b1-bdc9-45c0-8e28-9113c27fdeed" data-vars-headline="Chicago&#x27;s A Day In The Country returns to the Hideout" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/03/19/hideout-owners-sell-to-musician-after-30-years" target="_self">Hideout</a> this weekend.The big picture: A Day In The Country returns Sunday for its 18th year, bringing Americana, bluegrass and honky-tonk back to the beloved bar where the festival began.

Chicago's Pride Parade, '83 White Sox and dog-friendly events for the weekend

Here's what's happening in Chicago this weekend.

Chicago weekend: Pride Fest, Black Yacht Weekend, Morgan Wallen and more

From Pride Fest and Juneteenth celebrations to art fairs, food fests and Father's Day events.

From Juneteenth celebrations to Father&#x27;s Day specials, this Chicago weekend is jam-packed.Oh, and did we mention Pride Fest, art fairs, film fests and shopping?<ul><li>Take a look and get planning! </li></ul>

Is Earth, Wind & Fire a Chicago Band?

The new HBO documentary puts the legendary band back in the spotlight.

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Occasionally, a definitive documentary about a Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame act graces us with its presence.State of play: HBO has one in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Earth, Wind &amp; Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That&#x27;s the Weight of the World).&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hbomax.com/movies/earth-wind-fire-to-be-celestial-vs-thats-the-weight-of-the-world/6c778069-cfd5-402e-b8a1-01b423a5971f" data-vars-content-id="18aed672-cea9-4725-867d-74771bdec76d" data-vars-headline="Is Earth, Wind &amp; Fire a Chicago Band?" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hbomax.com/movies/earth-wind-fire-to-be-celestial-vs-thats-the-weight-of-the-world/6c778069-cfd5-402e-b8a1-01b423a5971f" target="_blank">&quot;Earth, Wind &amp; Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That&#x27;s the Weight of the World).&quot;</a><ul><li>The film, directed and produced by Questlove, looks at the history of the groundbreaking Chicago funk act.</li></ul>Yes, but: Is it a Chicago funk act?The intrigue: The film centers on the late Maurice White, the Chicago musician whose blend of spirituality and genre-defying sounds laid the foundation for Earth, Wind &amp; Fire.Zoom in: A Memphis native, White moved to the Windy City as a teenager and attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music.<ul><li>Footage of 1960s Chicago is featured early in the film, which also touches on White&#x27;s time as a studio musician at Chicago&#x27;s Chess Records and a top jingle writer in the city.</li><li>In 1969, White moved to Los Angeles, where Earth, Wind &amp; Fire officially formed.</li></ul>Zoom out: While White spent time in Chicago setting up his roots and the band, he didn&#x27;t actually form the band we know and love until he left.Reality check: &quot;Earth, Wind &amp; Fire would not have sounded like they did without all of the pivotal experiences that Maurice had in this city,&quot; music historian Aaron Cohen tells Axios. &quot;This city was not just a place where some of its members happened to be passing through.&quot;The bottom line: Earth Wind &amp; Fire is a legendary, award-winning band. Whether they are from Chicago is still up for debate.What do you think? <div><iframe name="opinionstage-widget" alt="Opinion Stage Embed" src="https://www.opinionstage.com/api/v2/widgets/72dd49e3-8b08-417c-8363-d4b5587336ba/iframe" data-opinionstage-iframe="72dd49e3-8b08-417c-8363-d4b5587336ba" data-vars-category="embed" data-vars-sub-category="embed-poll" data-vars-asset-id="72dd49e3-8b08-417c-8363-d4b5587336ba" data-vars-content-id="18aed672-cea9-4725-867d-74771bdec76d" width="100%" height="800" allow="fullscreen" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" class="gtmView" referrerPolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe><div style="display:none"></div></div>

31 events in Chicago this weekend and beyond

From Midsommarfest to a Balloon Museum experience, dozens of events fill the city and suburbs.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/06/10/chicago-fifa-world-cup-schedule-watch-parties-bars-restaurants-2026" data-vars-content-id="31d27f5a-1e98-44b3-9c08-39af7733b02c" data-vars-headline="31 events in Chicago this weekend and beyond" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/06/10/chicago-fifa-world-cup-schedule-watch-parties-bars-restaurants-2026" target="_self">World Cup</a> and the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Beard Award" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/06/10/15-things-to-do-before-the-james-beard-awards-in-chicago" data-vars-content-id="31d27f5a-1e98-44b3-9c08-39af7733b02c" data-vars-headline="31 events in Chicago this weekend and beyond" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/06/10/15-things-to-do-before-the-james-beard-awards-in-chicago" target="_self">James Beard Award</a>s may be filling the calendar, but there&#x27;s so much more happening in Chicago and the suburbs.

Daytime DJ parties are catching on in Chicago

Afternoon sets at two big venues are giving options to music lovers.

A new trend is emerging targeting older folks who love live music: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Daytime DJ sets." data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/08/22/chicago-soft-clubbing-trend-gen-z-sober-events" data-vars-content-id="54c5adb2-9a92-41e9-9117-d474eaa7dbb2" data-vars-headline="Daytime DJ parties are catching on in Chicago" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2025/08/22/chicago-soft-clubbing-trend-gen-z-sober-events" target="_self">Daytime DJ sets.</a>Why it matters: Folks who grew up on club nights and indie dance parties now have jobs, kids and earlier bedtimes. Daytime DJ sets offer the same communal experience without the late-night commitment.

Chicago Blues Festival spotlights Alligator Records

Friday night's headliners include Ronnie Baker Brooks and Lil' Ed & The Imperials.

As the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Chicago Blues Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/festivals-special-events/chicago-blues-festival/#friday-june-5" data-vars-content-id="a9dcf9d8-bd52-4cd6-bd49-e5c986219f78" data-vars-headline="Chicago Blues Festival spotlights Alligator Records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/festivals-special-events/chicago-blues-festival/#friday-june-5" target="_blank">Chicago Blues Festival</a> returns to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Millennium Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/07/21/millennium-park-construction-historic-photos" data-vars-content-id="a9dcf9d8-bd52-4cd6-bd49-e5c986219f78" data-vars-headline="Chicago Blues Festival spotlights Alligator Records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2024/07/21/millennium-park-construction-historic-photos" target="_self">Millennium Park</a> this weekend, one of the city&#x27;s most influential blues institutions is taking center stage.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Alligator Records " data-vars-click-url="https://www.alligator.com/" data-vars-content-id="a9dcf9d8-bd52-4cd6-bd49-e5c986219f78" data-vars-headline="Chicago Blues Festival spotlights Alligator Records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.alligator.com/" target="_blank">Alligator Records </a>will celebrate its 55th anniversary Friday night with a mainstage showcase featuring Ronnie Baker Brooks, Lil&#x27; Ed Williams &amp; The Blues Imperials, Toronzo Cannon and other Chicago blues stars.