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The Jazz Links Ensemble's mission is simple: it connects young, aspiring musicians to some master jazz types. The program is sponsored by the Jazz Institute of Chicago.

I'm back! Vacation was great.

Do you ever wonder who the people walking next to you on the sidewalk are? Where are all those people on the bus trying to go so quickly? It's a common feeling living in a large city like Chicago. Here are some recent submissions to our Flickr pool that evoke that feeling perfectly.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago has reached a tentative contract agreement with its union of singers, dancers, actors and production staff.The Lyric announced Wednesday in a press release that the company and the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) have agreed to contract terms for the upcoming seas

It's been more than six weeks since a hailstorm clobbered Chicago's Garfield Park Conservatory on the city's West Side, causing severe damage to the century-old glass house.

Though our Flickr pool is constantly inundated with photos of The Bean, we occassionally get very interesting shots from less over-exposed parts of the region. Here are some great recent examples of how Chicagoans enjoy the summer months.

Those familiar with my postings may know that I am a proponent of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).