In the heart of gay Chicago, worry that monkeypox is creeping ‘closer’

As the Northalsted neighborhood prepped for Market Days, there was frustration over the public health response and concern about rehashing stigma experienced during the AIDS crisis.

Meanwhile, here’s what we know so far about how many monkeypox cases there are in Chicago, who is eligible for a vaccine and how to get tested.

Anjali Pinto for WBEZ

Gen Z money diaries: Chicago’s youngest workers on tradeoffs in an inflationary economy

WBEZ asked five young professionals to talk about money, budgeting and debt – and the decisions they are making as prices rise.

Manuel Martinez / WBEZ

Chicago’s Riverwalk finds its cultural groove this summer with more concerts, art

August visitors will find more to do along the waterfront path than before, from an expanded Sunday concert series to fishing for one of 40 river species.

K’Von Jackson for WBEZ

What’s That Building? The Jane Collective’s ‘Front’ and ‘Place’

The operation had two primary locations: one where women were interviewed and the other where abortions were done.

At El Paseo Community Garden, neighbors connect with nature and each other

Maggie Sivit / WBEZ

How do you start a community garden in Chicago?

As Pilsen changes, volunteers strive to keep the community garden a space where longtime residents can find ease and wellbeing.

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Open Mic Night in Ukrainian Village

Date: Thursday, August 11
Time: 6pm
Price: Free
Location: EZ Inn - 921 North Western Avenue

Join WBEZ's Anna Savchenko and other WBEZ reporters on for an open mic night at the EZ Inn in Ukrainian Village. All are welcome to attend, and anyone with a personal connection to the war in Ukraine is welcome to share their story, whether it’s long or short.

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Choir! Choir! Choir! - September! A Windy City Sing-Along

Date: Friday Sept. 23
Price: $25
Location: Francis W. Parker School, 330 West Webster Ave.

WBEZ is proud to welcome Choir! Choir! Choir! to the Francis Parker stage. Join us as we celebrate the power of the human voice through audience participation. No formal vocal training required!

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Ruido Fest

Dates: August 19-21
Time: 7pm
Location: Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph Street

WBEZ is a media sponsor of Ruido Fest, which returns to Chicago's Union Park, August 19-21. Join us for Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Cuco, Cypress Hill, Carla Morrison, Babasonicos, Maldita Vecindad and many more. Single day and 3-day tickets are available now.