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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Ellery Jones

Audience Engagement Specialist
Chicago mayoral candidate Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson (left) and Chicago mayoral candidate former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas (right) stand at their podiums prior to a mayoral runoff debate.
Elections
Who has endorsed Paul Vallas, Brandon Johnson in the Chicago mayoral runoff?
Updating lists of prominent endorsements from key political figures and organizations for each of Chicago’s mayoral runoff candidates.
By Ellery Jones
 
Members of the Plumbers Union Local 130 dye the Chicago River green from the back of a boat on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
Loop
A 61-year-old tradition: How and why Chicago dyes the Chicago River emerald green
The 61-year-old tradition is happening again this weekend a few hours before the start of the downtown Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade.
By Ellery Jones
 
General admission to the Art Institute is free to Illinois residents every weekday through March. 24.
Things To Do
Chicago museums offering free admission days this winter — here’s when, where
The Shedd Aquarium, Art Institute, Field Museum and more are free on select days for Illinois residents.
By Ellery Jones