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Join us for an afternoon at the 1st Annual Caribbean Vibes Party and Caribbean Themed Boat Contest.It's an inaugural celebration of Caribbean culture in Chicago sponsored by Antigua & Barbuda, featuring a scrumptious lunch with Caribbean flavors (including oxtails, jerk and grill chicken, salmon, shrimp, etc.) unlimited English Harbor rum punch, dancing, live music, and more... all set on a beautiful backdrop of boats decked out in  Caribbean style at the Southern Shore Yacht Club and harbor!  Yes, it's summertime in Chicago!Attention boaters!  Enter your boat in the Best Caribbean Vibes Theme Contest.  Simply dress up your vessel with a Caribbean Vibe and enter your chance to win cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.  You must purchase a ticket to Caribbean Vibes to participate.  No other fees are required.You don't want to miss this inaugural event on the harbor.  Saturday, August 2, 20251 p.m. - 6 p.m. Lunch will be available from 130 p.m. -4p.m.Southern Shore Yacht Club, Jackson Park Inner Harbor,6401 South Richard Drive, Chicago, IL  60649Tickets are available at www.ticketfalcon.com/e/caribbeanvibes/or Zelle to: debra.anderson@cruiseplanners.comGeneral Public:  $50 (plus applicable fee)Attire: Caribbean VibesAdults onlyAll ticket sales are final. No refunds.  This semi-private event is limited to 100 attendees.LocationSouthern Shore Yacht Club
6401 South Richard Drive
Chicago, IL 60649, United States (US)Date and TimeSat, Aug 2, 2025, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm C

The world lost a beloved actor and cherished member of pop culture when The Cosby Show star, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, tragically passed away at the age of 54. TMZ first reported the heartbreaking news, and sources later confirmed the details to PEOPLE. Warner, who was on a family vacation in Costa Rica, drowned while swimming at Cocles Beach in the Limon region. Read more

Spend your middays with your favorite co-worker, First Lady Weekdays 9am-2pm (Central).

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Get ready to be BIG for kids on Saturday, July 26 at Crew Carwash!It's the 16th annual Crew for Kids fundraiser-when you choose the ULTIMATE wash, 50% of theproceeds will support Big Brothers Big Sisters.

This amazing nonprofit matches kids with caring mentors to help them grow and thrive.Last year, Crew for Kids raised over $200,000, and with your help, we can do even more in 2025.Join us July 26 at any Crew Carwash and make a difference-one wash at a time. More details

Wind Down with The Prince of Sophisticated Soul, Will Downing Sunday thru Thursday at 9pm. JAM98-MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL

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Start your Saturday morning informed and entertained with Bonnie DeShong & Friends. Bonnie, Todd Hunt, Drewsean Williams and Art "Chat Daddy" Sims will keep you up-to-date on Lifestyle, Community, Entertainment, Politics and so much more. Set your clocks...Saturdays 10am...Exclusively on JAM98-MUSIC FOR YOUR SOUL

On the night of December 31, 1862, known as "Freedom's Eve," a sense of anticipation and hope filled the air. Enslaved and free African Americans gathered in churches and homes across the nation, anxiously awaiting news that the Emancipation Proclamation had taken effect. This historic document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, was set to declare all enslaved people in Confederate states legally free at the stroke of midnight. Read More

Join Wellness Home of Chicago for the Malenesss Health & Wellness Summit-a transformative event dedicated to empowering Black Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender men through health, wellness, and holistic well-being. Find out more and register at https://malenesss.org/registration/

To be clear, it takes so much longer than a month to celebrate the music. That's why we do it everyday! Download the App, listen on your smart device, Amazon Fire Tv, Amazon Music, Channel 980 on the BeSpire TV Network (Roku) or online at www.jam98.com