Ravinia Festival: Chicago Symphony Music Director designate Klaus Mäkelä made a rare Ravinia debut, bringing big energy to the newly revamped Hunter Pavilion after a $70M makeover. Landmarks & Tech: Chicago’s Loop landmark at 300 W. Adams cleared a first step toward becoming a partial data center, despite preservationist pushback. WNBA & Community: The Chicago Sky addressed a planned Sophie Cunningham rally outside the United Center, saying fans should expect standard arena safety and code-of-conduct rules. Transit Accessibility: Austin celebrated the reopening of a renovated CTA Green Line station—now fully ADA-accessible with a new elevator/escalator connection. Illinois State Fair: The fairgrounds highlighted major upgrades, including demolition of an unused condemned building and new security screening plus a clear bag policy for Grandstand events. Local Sports Spotlight: The Chicago White Sox Nike RBI team won the Junior Baseball title, clinching a 3-1 win over Detroit. Music & Theater: Laguna Playhouse announced the cast for the world premiere musical “Wild Child,” launching its 2026-27 season in September. Chicago Arts/Entertainment Loss: Music manager Peter Katsis, a Chicago native who worked with major acts, died at 69.