Illinois Humanities
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A statewide nonprofit that activates the humanities through free public programs, grants, and educational opportunities that foster reflection, spark conversation, build community, and strengthen civic engagement in communities throughout Illinois.
06/02/2026
We’re proud to support this upcoming program with our partner, Walls Turned Sideways, Inside Audio: Vinyl Records Recorded in Midwest Jails and Prisons on June 12 from 6:30–8:30 PM
Join artists, archivists, and designers Josh MacPhee and Marc Fischer for a powerful listening session drawn from a rare collection of records created in Illinois jails and prisons, from the early 1970s to early 1980s.
This program offers a window into a little-known period when incarcerated musicians recorded and outside communities were welcomed in to collaborate.
Learn more at wallsturnedsideways.org
05/20/2026
The final People’s Salon of the season is almost here! RSVP today at: ilhumanities.org/history
Featuring performances and presentations by Zayd Ayers Dohrn, Sylvia Ewing, Reginald R. Robinson, and more.
Together, we’ll explore: When does history happen? Who shapes the stories that endure and how do those choices shape our dreams, our lives, and our communities?
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125 S. Clark Street , Ste 650
Chicago, IL
60603
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
