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DeSoto & State expands services to support the systems behind modern communications

DeSoto & State expands services to support the systems behind modern communications

PR firm formalizes workplace systems administration as strategy, execution, and media relations grow more system-dependent

Chicago’s Independent Music Venues Contribute $2.8 Billion to Local Economy, New Report Finds

Chicago’s Independent Music Venues Contribute $2.8 Billion to Local Economy, New Report Finds

New data confirms live entertainment as a major driver of jobs, tourism, and public revenue in Cook County

Logan Square Arts Foundation Launches Friends of Schools Initiative to Support Arts Education in Neighborhood Schools

Logan Square Arts Foundation Launches Friends of Schools Initiative to Support Arts Education in Neighborhood Schools

First campaign partners with Friends of Logan Elementary to fund new ceramics kiln; donations matched up to $1,000

Logan Square Arts Foundation Launches to Expand Year-Round, Community-Driven Arts Programming

Logan Square Arts Foundation Launches to Expand Year-Round, Community-Driven Arts Programming

Created by the team behind I AM LOGAN SQUARE, the foundation will support local artists and activate public spaces with performances, exhibitions, and workshops throughout the community.

Texas artist Jackie Venson relocates tour HQ to Berwyn, choosing FITZGERALDS for spring residency

Texas artist Jackie Venson relocates tour HQ to Berwyn, choosing FITZGERALDS for spring residency

McEntee Law Group Expands Leadership, Strengthening Immigration Law Services Nationwide

McEntee Law Group Expands Leadership, Strengthening Immigration Law Services Nationwide

Strategic Promotions and Key Hires Strengthen Firm’s Authority and Long-Term Vision

FitzGerald’s American Music Festival Returns for Its 42nd Year

FitzGerald’s American Music Festival Returns for Its 42nd Year

A Nationally Recognized Historic Venue Hosts One of the Country’s Longest-Running Music Festivals

Subterranean and Val’s halla Records Unite for a One-Day-Only Pop-Up Record Store as Part of #SubT30 Anniversary

Subterranean and Val’s halla Records Unite for a One-Day-Only Pop-Up Record Store as Part of #SubT30 Anniversary

A Vinyl-Filled Celebration Honoring Three Decades of Live Music at Subterranean

New Book is the First to Honor GAA Members Killed During Conflict in the North of Ireland

New Book is the First to Honor GAA Members Killed During Conflict in the North of Ireland

Author Peadar Thompson kicks off the Lost Gaels book tour in Boston, sharing the untold stories of GAA members lost during Ireland’s unrest and celebrating their resilience, community impact, and the unifying power of sport.

Trust Your Government by Sean Ambros Debuts on Inauguration Day, Warning of Democracy’s Fragile Future

Trust Your Government by Sean Ambros Debuts on Inauguration Day, Warning of Democracy’s Fragile Future

A bold literary work that confronts power, fear, and the uncertain path ahead

FitzGerald’s Nightclub Officially Named to National Register of Historic Places

FitzGerald’s Nightclub Officially Named to National Register of Historic Places

FitzGerald’s becomes the first Illinois music venue recognized on the National Register of Historic Places

Clock Gate Collective Introduces The Blue Ledger, A Profound Exploration of Grief, Regret, and Hope

Clock Gate Collective Introduces The Blue Ledger, A Profound Exploration of Grief, Regret, and Hope

Sean Ambros’s second volume in The Ledger Series offers 365 parables that illuminate the journey through loss, resilience, and renewal.

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DeSoto & State Communications is a Chicago-based public relations and communications firm serving nonprofits, cultural organizations, and mission-driven teams. The firm helps organizations earn meaningful media coverage, clarify their messages, and build durable visibility through thoughtful strategy, disciplined execution, and strong media relationships. DeSoto & State also supports the systems and workflows that make effective communications possible, helping clients move faster and stay organized as their work grows.

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