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People gather in downtown Chicago for an emergency protest demanding immigrant and worker rights on Oct. 8, 2025. (Jacek Boczarski / Anadolu via Getty Images) The streets were quiet just a block from ...

A bike tour in Chicago brings riders up close to Chicago's 1919 race riots, honoring the 38 victims and highlighting the riots' impact. A somber history lesson on two wheels is taught by visiting ...

Photos from Riot Fest 2025 at Douglass Park on Sept. 19-21, 2025. While its 20th anniversary year’s lineup leans into emo, metalcore and a healthy amount of nostalgia, it celebrates Chicago — its sole ...

Actor John Stamos has announced plans to take the stage at Riot Fest in Chicago -- but there's a big caveat. Stamos revealed he'll perform as the drummer for The Beach Boys only if certain conditions ...

Elyssa is a digital news producer for CBS Chicago. She covers breaking news and manages the station's social media presence. Riot Fest is serving up a lineup of nostalgia later this summer — from ...