Organizers of some prominent Chicago cultural events have received official notices that their federal grants are canceled as President Donald Trump’s administration moves to hollow out the ...

Chicago is among several communities across the country that have canceled or scaled back cultural events due to President Donald Trump’s crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Event organizers ...

From citywide cultural events like the 54th annual Chicago Pride Parade on June 29 to Millennium Park’s free summer concerts ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events is responsible for many of the city’s signature events, such as the annual Blues Festival.

The lineup, released Thursday from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, ...

One alderperson has been saying for months that the city must do more to keep attendees safe in light of attacks in New Orleans and Vancouver.

The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) announces the return of several beloved free traditions ...

A contentious exhibition, staff complaints and public flak from arts leaders have tailed Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth since ...

Deputy Director at the Chicago Police Department. During a budget hearing for the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events last week, officials revealed that their department is not ...

Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is in disarray. At least 18 staff members—around 25% of the department—have left since Mayor Brandon Johnson appointed a ...

Chicago is known for its diverse neighborhood summer festivals and street events, but organizers say the cost to pull them off has skyrocketed. The owner of the Silver Room in Hyde Park wants to ...

At least 13 staff members, including some top deputies, have departed Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) since March, according to public records and interviews.