Free urban sketch workshop slated for Geneva, N.Y.

Free urban sketch workshop slated for Geneva, N.Y.

Geneva, New York — A free urban sketch workshop will be held Saturday, June 27, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. The session will teach participants to combine waterproof ink and watercolor to capture city scenes in a three-hour session. No experience is required.

Urban Free Sketching with Paul Cook is led by Paul Cook. Registration is required and space is limited to 14 participants. The event is open to ages 10 and up. Register at this link.

Jun 2, 2026 at 12:20 AM

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Clearwater Releases June 2026 Volunteer Newsletter

Clearwater, Fla. — The City of Clearwater released its June 2026 Volunteer Newsletter, detailing upcoming volunteer opportunities and how residents can sign up.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Clearwater Threshers release Florida State League schedule for June 2-7

The Clearwater Threshers Baseball Club released its Florida State League schedule for games June 2-7, with games in Port St. Lucie, Fla.; Dunedin, Fla.; Lakeland, Fla.; Tampa, Fla.; and Jupiter, Fla., and fans can stream them on the Bally Sports Live app at atmlb.com/BallyLive.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

CPS to Celebrate NSTEM Event With STEM-Powered Students

Chicago Public Schools says CPS students and families will celebrate STEM-powered students at the 2026 National STEM Honor Society Event on Friday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with check-in at 9 a.m., at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

"On the Rise" debuts on Marquee Sports Network.

"On the Rise: From South Africa to Chicago Fire" debuts on Marquee Sports Network at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

UChicago chemists reveal C-O to nitrogen swap

CHICAGO — University of Chicago chemists report a breakthrough that enables easy customization of molecules by swapping carbon-oxygen pairs for nitrogen atoms, potentially speeding the development of new medicines.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Blackhawks trade Pridham to Lightning for 2027 third-round draft pick

The Chicago Blackhawks traded Jack Pridham to the Tampa Bay Lightning for a 2027 third-round draft pick, according to Blackhawks reports.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Warm, dry pattern continues; stormier weather next weekend.

The National Weather Service in Chicago says a warm, dry pattern will continue through the week, with a stormier pattern expected to arrive next weekend.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Chicago Announces Free Museum Days in June

Choose Chicago says free museum days in June are here and asks readers to save the post to plan trips, with a link for more information and noting that Chicago is in Illinois, tagged with #NeverOutdoneChi.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

PAWS Chicago reports 421 adoptions in May

PAWS Chicago says 421 animals were adopted in May, marking 421 new beginnings and highlighting a 128-adoption weekend, 31 pets matched with families at the Angels with Tails event in Gold Coast, and adoptions at the Cubs event.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM

Art Institute of Chicago marks Pride Month with LGBTQ+ spotlight

CHICAGO — The Art Institute of Chicago marks Pride Month with a spotlight on LGBTQ+ artists and invites the public to explore its Queer Artists and Art Highlight, which showcases how gender, sexuality and identity have been expressed in queer culture.

Jun 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM