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Two vendors claimed they were not paid for services at the 2023 Hyde Park Summer Fest when Jonathan Swain increased service orders without receiving the required deposits—leaving the festival with over $1 million in unpaid debt.

The porta-potty rental company and a special events firm said extra fees for luxury equipment adjustments contributed to the shortfall and complicated their longstanding payment practices.

Retired UIC professor Jessica Williams leads walking tours of UIC’s Circle Campus, sharing key details such as the removal of elevated walkways and University Hall’s design inspired by Chicago’s big shoulders.

The Chicago Architecture Center offers these tours on select days through October — tickets range from $10 to $35.

At Hyde Park’s Community Art Fair in Bixler Park on June 7, artist Joyan Tang gathered with four generations of her family to showcase vibrant stained glass and other creative works.

The event served as a family reunion that highlighted Tang’s artistic journey (she began learning in her own kitchen) and her lasting influence on local art.

Rosemont officials approved a new ordinance that bans cosplayers from carrying imitation weapons on village property—only clearly fake toy guns with an orange plug are allowed, and violators may face fines from $250 to $750 while the department works with event organizers to implement the rule.

DuPage County officials discussed revisiting home-rule powers at a recent board meeting after a controversial transit funding measure in Springfield raised fears of reduced local control—board member Jim Zay said the county would gain more decision-making authority while other officials called for thorough discussions before any vote. The debate marks a new push for local authority amid concerns over state-level fiscal policies.