Sixty-six (66) members of Chicago’s Ukrainian Community staged a protest on behalf of the people of Oleshky in front of the Wrigley Building on Sunday afternoon, September 27, 2026. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
Chicago Jazzfest-Day 4
The 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival continued its four-day run on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The fourth day’s highlight was Isaiah Collier playing Coltrane. Collier paid tribute to one of his musical idols. Here are my thoughts about and images from Day 4 of the festival.
Chicago Jazzfest-Day 3
The 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival continued its four day run on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The third day’s highlight was the Miles Electric Band, an assemblage featuring some of Chicago’s top jazz musicians. Its purpose: To pay tribute to trumpet master Miles Davis and the music he produced during his electric period. Here are my thoughts about and images from Day 3 of the festival.
Chicago Jazzfest-Day 2
The 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival continued its four day run on Friday, September 4, 2026. The second day’s highlight was Dr. Emma Dayhuff’s Innovations & Lineage, a program that featured some of Chicago’s top jazz musicians. Here are my thoughts about and images from Day 2 of the festival.
Chicago Jazzfest-Day 1
The 2026 Chicago Jazz Festival kicked off its annual run on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The day’s highlight was the closing performance, a duet between vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater and pianist Bill Charlap. Here are my thoughts about and images from Day 1 of the festival.
Ukrainian Unity March
On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Chicago’s Ukrainian Community commemorated Ukrainian Independence Day with a parade through Ukrainian Village. Here are my thoughts about and images from day’s festivities.
Raising the Ukrainian Flag
On August 21, 2026, members of Chicago’s Ukrainian community gathered in Daley Plaza to celebrate Ukraine by raising its flag high above the plaza. Here are my thoughts about and images from ceremony.
The Palestinians Are Back
Members of Chicago’s Palestinian Community took to the streets on August 3, 2026 to protest the israel war against the Palestinians living in Gaza and the West Bank. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
The Arrest
On July 28, 2026, a group opposing the War in Iran demonstrated outside the Trump International Hotel and Tower. Veteran Chicago activist Andy Thayer was arrested when he refused police orders to move. Here are my thoughts about and images from the event.
Remembering ICE's Victims
Somewhere around 150 people gathered in Grant Park at 11:00 AM today for a rally calling for the abolition of the U.S. Immigration Control and Enforcement. They then marched north on Michigan Avenue to Trump Tower. Here are my thoughts about and images from the rally and march.
Broken During Demonstration
Members of Chicago’s Pakistani Community took to the streets on Saturday, July 11, 2026 to make their views known on Kashmir and Ahmed Khan Niazi. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.
July 4th Americana
Glenview held its. annual Fourth of July Parade, with bands, brigages, and floats rolling down Harlem Avenue. Here are my thoughts about and images from the festivities.
Gay Pride 2026
On Sunday, May 28, 2026, Chicago’s LGQBT community held its annual Gay Pride Parade in Lakeview. Here are my thoughts about and images from the parada.
Juneteenth
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, some 70 people gathered in Chicago’s Federal Plaza to commemorate Juneteenth. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was the most prominent speaker. Here are my thoughts about and images from the commemoration.
Albanians Reject Ivanka
Today, Sunday June 14, 2026, members of Chicago’s Albanian community held a rally at Millennium Park, to protest Jared Kushner’s development plans for Sazan Island off the cost of Albania. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration and subsequent march.
Chicago Bluesfest--Day Whee
Today, June 7, 2026, saw the Chicago Blues Festival charge into Day 3 of its annual run. The day included performances by Melody Angel, Chris Cain, Katherine Davis, Deitra Farr, Sue Foley, Lee Kanehira, Lynne Jordan, Mary Lane, Taj Mahal, and Nora Jean Wallace. Here are my thoughts about and images from the day.
Chicago Bluesfest--Day 2
Today, June 6, 2026, saw the Chicago Blues Festival charge into Day 2 of its annual run. The day included performances by Billy Branch and the Sons of the Blues, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Nick Moss, Ruthie Foster, Shakura S’Aida, Dylan Triplett, and Dexter Allen. Here are my thoughts about and images from the day.
Chicago Bluesfest--Day 1
Today, June 5, 2026, saw the annual Chicago Blues Festival kickoff. The day included Charlie Musselwhite and Elvin Bishop performing as a duo, as well as guitar slingers Ronnie Baker Brooks, Torozon Cannon, Tinsley Ellis, Lil’ Ed and Nick Moss challenging each other in the battle of the axes. Here are my thoughts about and images from the day.
Anti-War on Memorial Day
Veterans held a Memorial Day demonstration at Chicago’s Vietnam War Memorial along the Riverwalk. Here are my thoughts about and images from the demonstration.