AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPop Culture (Chicago): Ariana Grande told a sold-out United Center crowd her planned step back from public life isn’t impulsive, saying she’s “clear[ing] the air” and that “boundaries need to be set” after “endless, ongoing public scrutiny.” Theater & Music: “Les Misérables” is back in a new arena-style format, “The Arena Concert Spectacular,” bringing the classic score to a fresh stage setup. Festival Buzz (Chicago): aespa powered through their first Lollapalooza stage set at Grant Park, with Ty Dolla $ign joining them on “Switchblade.” Local Arts & History: A Tribune archive look back marks Aug. 4, 1978, when ChicagoFest debuted at Navy Pier with major acts and huge crowds. Sports-Entertainment Crossover: Deadheads kept the Grateful Dead spirit alive across the country, including a Chicago stop at Garcia’s. Policy & Kids Online (Illinois): Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Children’s Social Media Safety Act, requiring age verification and adding limits like overnight curfews and stricter defaults. Weather/Community: Storm chances return midweek, and Oquossoc Day (Aug. 15) leans into classic TV with a car show, boat parade, and water ski show.
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