Now in its 41st year, the Printers Row Lit Fest, one of the nation's largest and longest-running literary festivals, on Sat., Sept.12, and Sun., Sept.13, from 10am to 6pm, features hundreds of best-selling and award winning writers, booksellers, storytellers, publishers, and cultural programs for readers of all ages. Admission is free. For updated information, visit www.PrintersRowLitFest.com. For tickets and info about the 2026 Harold Washington Literary Award dinner honoring singer, author and visual artist Patti Smith on Thurs., Sept. 10 at the Union League Club of Chicago, visit
www.thenspb.org/our-events.com.