Sarah Jindra

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago is introducing a new program that’s encouraging high school students to kick start a career in art and design. The College Arts Access Program allow…

This weekend–Star Wars fans all over the globe will be celebrating the ultimate galactic holiday… May the fourth! And if you’re *not huge on Star Wars– you can save your ene…

One local non-profit is raising awareness for a little-known, often misdiagnosed, and life pervasive disorder. The “Picking Me Foundation” advocates for people struggling with compulsiv…

It's nearly summer patio season. And one pickleball-focused venue is kicking off the season with unique food and delicious drinks. Pickle Haus is teaming up with a local trending foodie for their patio launch party –with a special Chicago-style cheesy beef pizza. Graham Palmer and Darryl Postelnick join us with more.

For weeks– we’ve heard all about the cicadas –getting ready to emerge across the state.. Well, the DuPage County Forest Preserve has been hard at work –creating videos to h…

She was voted Chicago reader's best stand-up comic of 20-23. And now she's back –with her sassy and lively take on everyday life. Deanna Ortiz hosts the ‘Crushes' podcast –and the drunk cooking show on Instagram. And next week– she's hitting the stage at zanies. But first- Deanna joins us here on spotlight with more.

It's really been a week! I think we all could use a happy hour! And you've got a spot that's having a big Cinco De Mayo party this weekend. I've outsourced today's mixing to Osito's Tap owner Mike Moreno, junior and Javier Garcia… The co-founder of the brand Big Mich! Welcome to you both!

Each year– thousands of children enter foster care in Illinois. And one local organization is on a mission to connect them with a stable, loving home. Let it be us is working toward a future where vulnerable children have the opportunities and resources they deserve –in a belonging in a family. Susan McConnell and Elizabeth Felice join us with more on their 10-year anniversary.

Chicago is getting ready for summer festival season. And one event is promising to get you moving –with the city's best fitness instructors. The Faces of Fitness Festival is like Lollapalooza for fitness –bringing some of the biggest names in fitness together for an unparalleled outdoor experience. Jim Dower and Cameron Seichter joins us with a look at the event.

Once a year– Star Wars fans all over the world spend a whole day celebrating all things Jedi and Sith. May the Fourth has become “National Star Wars Day” –with parties and movie marathons to honor the iconic franchise. And here in Chicago– the “How Star Wars Is It” podcast is inviting you to test your knowledge –with “Revenge of the Fifth” trivia! But first– hosts Josiah Robinson and Mike Gospel are testing *us here on Spotlight.