Morning
Chicago
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Chicago. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents at Montgomery Place held a Passover seder on Tuesday, April 7 at their dining room at 5550 S. Shore Dr. where about 70 people joined to follow family traditions with historic silver candlesticks and readings led by Cantor David Berger. Hyde Park Herald
- ➤ Joyce Manor sold out the Salt Shed on Mar. 28, delivering a nostalgic emo-punk set that marked lead singer Barry Johnson’s first show back after postponing tour dates due to vocal strain & energized loyal fans with tracks from their debut album during energetic moshing. South Side Weekly
- ➤ Chicago streetwear brand Pillars celebrates high school pride with new apparel including shorts and varsity jackets available online and at its South Loop shop. The capsule collection, reflecting alumni demand at school reunions, will support local scholarship programs. South Side Weekly
- ➤ Chicago theaters launch a busy spring season with a range of new plays and musicals across the city, including Court Theatre’s musical Out Here (today–May 10) and Definition Theatre’s premiere Keerah (May 29–June 28), with additional offerings at Cadillac Palace, Goodman, and Steppenwolf. Local residents can enjoy a mix of revivals, premieres and immersive experiences this season. South Side Weekly
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UIC School of Law hosts its 24th Annual Dominick L. DiCarlo U.S. Court of International Trade Lecture online today from 9 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Focus is on trade compliance in 2026 with panels + discussing customs valuation and transfer pricing + to help importers navigate new tariff rules. Today UIC
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ White Sox fans celebrated a dramatic opening day win at Rate Field on April 3 with tailgating and heartfelt community vibes across Armour Square. Despite an unexpected tie from a late Blue Jays home run, the Sox rallied with a daring play that lifted spirits — marking a promising start to the season. South Side Weekly
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Skills are cheap. Passion is expensive.
~ Naval Ravikant
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