AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 20, 2021 at 11:42 amThe founding director of the Pitchfork Music Festival last week applied for a permit to hold the festival Sept. 10-12 in Union Park, according to paperwork obtained by the Tribune through a Freedom of Information Act request.In his Jan. 12 permit application to the Chicago Park District, Michael Reed said he is expecting 200 performers and 19,000 daily attendees at the Near West Side park. A Pitchfork representative did not immediately return a Tribune request for comment. Dates for a 2021 festival or a lineup have not been announced at...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJan 20, 2021 at 11:42 amThe founding director of the Pitchfork Music Festival last week applied for a permit to hold the festival Sept. 10-12 in Union Park, according to paperwork obtained by the Tribune through a Freedom of Information Act request.In his Jan. 12 permit application to the Chicago Park District, Michael Reed said he is expecting 200 performers and 19,000 daily attendees at the Near West Side park. A Pitchfork representative did not immediately return a Tribune request for comment. Dates for a 2021 festival or a lineup have not been announced at...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneApr 24, 2008 at 12:00 amBrunch, pothole and Doomsday, the constantly fluid date when the CTA may or may not raise fares or cut service, are just a few of the words that have become ingrained in Chicago's lexicon. But there are terms within this Chi-alect that are specific to the North and South Sides. So pick a side and prepare yourself for a war of the words.TrixieAdvertisementA twentysomething, blond public relations or marketing worker who drives a Jetta, loves Starbucks and the Cubbies. The Trixies enjoyed their heyday more than seven years ago when the...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneApr 24, 2008 at 12:00 amBrunch, pothole and Doomsday, the constantly fluid date when the CTA may or may not raise fares or cut service, are just a few of the words that have become ingrained in Chicago's lexicon. But there are terms within this Chi-alect that are specific to the North and South Sides. So pick a side and prepare yourself for a war of the words.TrixieAdvertisementA twentysomething, blond public relations or marketing worker who drives a Jetta, loves Starbucks and the Cubbies. The Trixies enjoyed their heyday more than seven years ago when the...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneSep 17, 2020 at 5:48 pmChicago-area native Jerry Harris rocketed to fame earlier this year as the breakout star of the Netflix docuseries “Cheer,” parlaying his contagious exuberance into talk show appearances, an Oscars gig and more than a million Instagram followers.But the young star’s image was shattered Thursday when FBI agents arrested him on , alleging he repeatedly coerced minor victims to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and solicited sex from boys as young as 13 at cheerleading competitions.AdvertisementHarris, 21, of Naperville, was...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneSep 17, 2020 at 5:48 pmChicago-area native Jerry Harris rocketed to fame earlier this year as the breakout star of the Netflix docuseries “Cheer,” parlaying his contagious exuberance into talk show appearances, an Oscars gig and more than a million Instagram followers.But the young star’s image was shattered Thursday when FBI agents arrested him on , alleging he repeatedly coerced minor victims to send him obscene photos and videos of themselves and solicited sex from boys as young as 13 at cheerleading competitions.AdvertisementHarris, 21, of Naperville, was...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJun 09, 2020 at 3:28 pmSummer is over in Chicago before it even began.The city announced Tuesday it is canceling special events through Labor Day, including Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, the Air and Water Show and the Chicago Jazz Festival to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. of its summer festivals devoted to gospel, blues and house music.AdvertisementFollowing the City and State guidelines for Phase 3, DCASE has announced a slate of more than 150 reimagined summer events that will include at-home dance parties, virtual concerts, farmers markets and...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneJun 09, 2020 at 3:28 pmSummer is over in Chicago before it even began.The city announced Tuesday it is canceling special events through Labor Day, including Lollapalooza, Taste of Chicago, the Air and Water Show and the Chicago Jazz Festival to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. of its summer festivals devoted to gospel, blues and house music.AdvertisementFollowing the City and State guidelines for Phase 3, DCASE has announced a slate of more than 150 reimagined summer events that will include at-home dance parties, virtual concerts, farmers markets and...WW…

AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMay 06, 2020 at 10:03 amThe Pitchfork Music Festival, scheduled for July 17-19 in Union Park, has been canceled because of the novel coronavirus, organizers announced Wednesday.We're heartbroken to announce the cancellation of Pitchfork Music Festival 2020 — Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago (@pitchforkfest)The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run the Jewels and the National the 15th anniversary celebration. Forty-two acts were set to play across three stages. The lineup was announced in February.AdvertisementSome 18,000 music fans typically attend Pitchfork for each of its...…AdvertisementBy Chicago TribuneMay 06, 2020 at 10:03 amThe Pitchfork Music Festival, scheduled for July 17-19 in Union Park, has been canceled because of the novel coronavirus, organizers announced Wednesday.We're heartbroken to announce the cancellation of Pitchfork Music Festival 2020 — Pitchfork Music Festival Chicago (@pitchforkfest)The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Run the Jewels and the National the 15th anniversary celebration. Forty-two acts were set to play across three stages. The lineup was announced in February.AdvertisementSome 18,000 music fans typically attend Pitchfork for each of its...WW…