Notable abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass, recruited men for the regiment. Indeed, two of Douglass’s sons volunteered. Two months after leaving Boston, the 54th Regiment ... maintained by ...

The Chicago Park District and Riot Fest announced they have signed a deal to keep the annual music festival in Douglass Park in Chicago's North Lawndale neighborhood through 2027. The agreement ...

Donate Now Search Search Search Thousands of fans cheer as Souls of Mischief performs on day one of Riot Fest in Douglass Park in 2024. The Chicago Park District Board on Wednesday approved a ...

Riot Fest organizers and the Chicago Park District have announced a new multi-year deal to keep the festival at Douglass Park through at least 2027. According to terms of the deal announced by ...

CHICAGO — Riot Fest announced that they have secured a multi-year deal to stay in Douglass Park. In a press release, Riot Fest said they will remain in Douglass Park through 2027 with an option ...

David N. Douglass, 72, of Park Ridge, Illinois, passed away on March 3, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Ruth Douglass as well as brothers John (Emily), Robert (Teresa ...

At its monthly meeting on Wednesday morning, the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners granted Riot Fest a three-year permit to continue to stage the event in Douglass Park, 1401 S.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Riot Fest secured a three-year deal with the Chicago Park District to remain in Douglass Park. A meeting to discuss the festival was held Wednesday morning. Last year, there were ...

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share Residents around Douglass Park had mixed feelings on the news that Riot Fest had been granted a three-year permit to continue staging the music festival in ...

The National Black Doll Museum and Norton Public Library will be among participants across the state hosting a community ...