The 54-by-30-inch oil painting chronicles Nash’s path as the “BooRay! King,” tracing the card game’s French royal origins and its crossover into American sports and entertainment before arriving at the casino floor. #portrait
For decades, the Voting Rights Act has guided election authorities like the Cook County Clerk’s Office in our ongoing mission to protect and expand access to the ballot. #voting
Fair organizers have announced the full lineup of free live music set for the popular Beer Tent stage, offering fairgoers an array of afternoon, evening, and late-night entertainment from Aug. 22 through Sept. 1. #entertainment
Environmental groups praised the measure, calling it one of the strongest actions yet in Illinois to address the chemicals, which are nearly impossible to break down in the environment. #chemicals
“Our goal is to make sure fairgoers can stay safe and comfortable while still enjoying everything the fair has to offer,” officials said in a statement. #temperature