Arrigo Park's Columbus statue to be replaced by one of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, city says

A statue of Cabrini, the first American saint, will stand upon a pedestal left vacant since 2020, when the city removed the park's Christopher Columbus statue.
Chicago Sun-Times

Humboldt Park medical center brings accessible health care to an underserved community

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Wall Street Journal

How Theme Parks Turned Nostalgia Into Historical Landmarks

“USA250: The Story of the World’s Greatest Economy” is a yearlong WSJ series examining America’s first 250 years. Read more about it from Editor in Chief Emma Tucker. Walter and Cordelia Knott had a ...
Chicago Tribune

Restaurant review: Cafe Yaya exceeds expectations as an ephemeral bakery and neighborhood bistro in Chicago

Cafe Yaya, the familial Mediterranean and French bakery and bistro in Lincoln Park, by the chefs and owners of Michelin-starred Galit next door, exceeds high expectations with deep explorations. James ...
Newcity

Today In Culture, Wednesday, February 11, 2026: The “Hidden” Gerhard Richter Painting | Judy Chicago On Google Commission | Art Institute’s First Norman Rockwell

The Art Institute’s First Norman Rockwell, “The Dugout,” Is A Painting Of The Cubs ...
Newcity

Today In Culture, Thursday, February 19, 2026: Chicago Avenue’s Dining Boom | Pritzker Upzones Illinois | Lucian Freud Vs. Influencers

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. DESIGN. Governor Pritzker Proposes Statewide Zoning Overhaul “D ...