Downtown 'Cultural Stadium' idea picks up steam with new leadership, $2 million funding

Source WBEZ
Original Load Date Nov. 5, 2026, 4:02 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 5, 2026, 4:02 p.m.
Original URL https://www.wbez.org/arts-culture/2026/11/05/chicago-cultural-stadium-leadership-donna-lasinski-funding-plan

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A long-discussed vision to revitalize [ _Downtown_ ][24] Chicago as an arts- filled “Cultural Stadium” is now in motion, with the appointment announced this week of a leader to helm the project. Former Michigan state representative Donna Lasinski was announced Wednesday as the initiative’s inaugura...