Four students from St. Mary School have been selected as winners of the OSF HealthCare Saint Katharine Medical Center elevator cling design contest, an initiative that invited students to make uplifting, original artwork to be displayed on elevators located in the hospital annex.

The Coliseum Museum in Oregon recently announced the opening of the second annual Around the Farm art exhibit featuring 35 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from June 6-July 18.

Lemont High School’s Honors Symphonic Band participated in the state’s premier band festival, the University of Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival.

Coming together to represent the vibrancy of the community, children, students and parents alike dabbled in street painting to help bring a local high school student’s vision to life.

The art show presented over 1,500 peices of student artwork from all Joliet Public Schools District 86 elementary and junior high schools. Music was provided by District 86 bands.

Timber Lake Playhouse opens its 65th main stage season with "Godspell," playing May 29 through June 7.

The work of legendary soccer photographer Peter Robinson is on display in Glen Ellyn

The 40th annual Rochelle Township High School art show was held May 14, celebrating the creativity and accomplishments of student artists throughout the school year.

Building off last month’s turnout, Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville is once again transforming into the epicenter of artisan craft goods and support for local small businesses.

Cash prizes are up for grabs for the winners of Woodlawn Arts Academy’s 18th annual Juried Art Exhibit. The academy is now accepting fine art and photography entries from adults as well as children in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Laynie Berkey of Dixon was among a record 3,762 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln during commencement exercises May 8-9.

To graduate from the Honors Program, students must maintain at least a 3.5 grade-point average and fulfill specific curricular requirements.

Rock Falls Tourism is pleased to announce two calls for artists for the 2026 Art in the Park Sculpture Walk and Outdoor Art Gallery, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29, in the RB&W District in Rock Falls.

The city of Yorkville is displaying 25 students' artworks on downtown light poles to increase foot-traffic and to celebrate the unique character of the town.

Three students from Mary Morgan Elementary School in Byron received special recognition, including Olive Anderson, Jacey Jones and Charlotte Leonhardt.

Downers Grove’s Coffee With the Council Saturday will focus on the village’s plans for a public arts program

From basement walls to buildings across Illinois, a Polo artist is transforming ordinary surfaces into murals inspired by pop culture and local history.

The 58th annual Charlemagne Awards were presented by the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce, with the highest honor bestowed on an educator who has mentored generations of young people.

The artist who designed the Unity Dome said she was "very honored to be part of the bigger project to be creating something very special for City Square for Joliet."

Students from more than 125 Illinois high schools participated in the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, which featured approximately 1,000 of the state’s top young artists.

For two days Riverfront Park in downtown Yorkville will be the epicenter of handcrafted artisan goods and a fun celebration of local small businesses with live music and family-friendly activities.

Enjoy an evening of laughter and creativity as LTHS students take the stage for a live sketch comedy showcase featuring original work written entirely by LT students.

The Grand Detour Arts Festival committee is accepting applications from artists to exhibit work at the 77th Grand Detour Arts Festival. The show will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour.

Nazareth Academy invites the community to step into a world of student creativity at the Scenes & Sounds Fine Arts Showcase on from 5 to 9 p.m May 6

The Volunteer Millers at Fulton’s Windmill Area will host mural artist Eve Van Kampen for a program on her work at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Windmill Cultural Center.

The music of Elvis Presley comes to life as “All Shook Up” hits the stage at Glenbard South High School April 23-25.

Awards were presented for the third annual Focus on Photography art exhibit at the opening reception at the Coliseum Museum on Friday, April 10.

The Downers Grove Village Council has taken a step in creating a public art program, tentatively hiring a firm to oversee the process

The Homegrown Spring Market is from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m on Saturday at the Fox Republic Brewing Co. in Yorkville.

The fifth annual Art Dash benefiting Serenity Hospice and Home was held April 8 at River’s Edge Experience, drawing more than 200 attendees for an evening of art, community and philanthropy.

Ron Onesti, operator of Arcada Theatre, is one of three nominees for the 2026 Charlemagne Award, presented by the St. Charles Area Chamber of Commerce and to be bestowed May 1.

A series of films showcasing the unique qualities of Chicago will be featured in the 8th Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival at Governors State University this weekend.

April Grooves Day brings local musicians together on April 18 for a live music fundraiser supporting CIRKA's mission to expand arts access in Kankakee County.

The Friends of the Lanark Public Library and the St. Wendelin Altar & Rosary Society will be hosting guest speaker and quilter Deb Lindahl and her “Stitching Together Memories” presentation at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.

Plano Public Library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays.

Encore! Mt. Morris, a non-profit organization working to make Mt. Morris a destination for the visual, performing and culinary arts, has been preparing for the spring and summer 2026 season.

The Phidian Art Club of Dixon will be accepting entries for their annual art show from 2 to 6 p.m. April 13 and April 14 at the lower level of the Loveland Community House. The show opens at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 16.

Charles Smith’s “A Truth in Stone and Spirit” features a profound blend of personal memory, news stories and national narratives.

Eagle’s Nest Art Group will hold its annual spring membership show at its Conover Square gallery in Oregon.

The City of Lockport returned to C2E2, Chicago's largest comics and entertainment convention, in 2026 promoting Comicopolis and the city's

The Next Picture Show in Dixon will be the venue for an April 16 concert and photo art show featuring the Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet and photographer Jason Patrick Miller.

Residents who were extras in the film "Liucas" are again seeing themselves on the silver screen at the Glen Art Theatre, both in the feature film and in a well-received documentary made by Glenbard West High School journalism students

Woodlawn Arts Academy is proud to exhibit artwork from talented students and staff from all over the Sauk Valley area and is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 student-teacher art exhibit.

Jerry DeCaire will chat about his decades-long experience in the industry while creating artwork at the Joliet Public Library, which will be given away to attendees at this free event.

The Dixon City Council is considering allocating $200,000 to The Dixon: Historic Theater in its fiscal 2027 budget, pending additional financial information from the theater.

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recognized these leaders in their fields for their accomplishments and service to community.

The Next Picture Show will host the second annual Chapter and Verse Open Mic Night for area authors from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 10.

The Shining Stars Motown Revue will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the J. Mark Beaty Performance Center at Woodlawn Arts Academy in Sterling.

Three students from Batavia High School have been selected to showcase their artwork in a statewide exhibition featuring the state’s top high school talents. Their selection also paves the way for scholarship opportunities.

Elmhurst University has received a gift of $265,000 that will benefit the university’s jazz festival and two scholarship programs for students who participate in the Elmhurst University Jazz Band