Porchlight Music Theatre’s “Broadway in Your Backyard” Returns to Washington Square Park this Summer, July 14

The Popular, Family-Friendly, FREE Outdoor Concert is Back this Summer with Songs From Broadway and Hollywood Musicals

Porchlight Music Theatre’s “Broadway in Your Backyard” Returns this Summer

The Popular, Family-Friendly, FREE Outdoor Concert is Back this Summer with Songs From Broadway and Hollywood Musicals

TaskForce Launches Free Therapy Program for LGBTQ+ Youth and Marginalized Adults on Chicago’s West Side

Bilingual, LGBTQ+-affirming therapy services will support youth, adults, couples, and families in need.

Hoodwink'd live on the ROOFTOP

Hoodwink'd plays live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Friday, May 29th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

Flat Funding Is a Cut: Why Illinois Must Invest in Home-Delivered Meals Now

By Diane Slezak, President, Illinois Association of Area Agencies on Aging and President & CEO, AgeOptions

ZCenter Raises More than $120,000 at "Rooted & Rising" Spring Luncheon

Annual Fundraiser Supports Survivors of Sexual Violence

Chicago Bulls Icon Horace Grant Unveils Official Trailer for His New TV Series "Legends in Session"

First season will feature some of Grant’s closest friends, fiercest rivals, and most respected teammates and coaches.

Chicago Man Detained In I-290 Chain-Reaction Crash That Killed Uber Passenger, Injured 4

The Yukon’s electronic data recorder revealed that 2.5 seconds before the crash, the vehicle was traveling 65 MPH, prosecutor said.

Veritas Team Member Receives Prestigious John Hinckley Outstanding Service Award

Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists honors longtime association leader for exceptional service and impact

Chicago Airports Expecting More Than 2 Million Travelers For Memorial Day Weekend

The majority of travelers will be flying in and out of O'Hare Airport, with another 300,000 going through Midway.

Bears Contacted Chicago About Potential Lakefront Return: Report

A co-sponsor of the megaproject bill says Mayor Brandon Johnson’s push to keep the Bears in Chicago has slowed momentum for the legislation.

Uptown Resident Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Kaitie Bonds is featured in “The Last Five Years”

Chicago Resident Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Lili Galluzzo is featured in “The Last Five Years”

Edgewater Resident Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Eli Blanks is featured in “The Last Five Years”

Ravenswood Resident Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Maya Reter is featured in “The Last Five Years”

Wicker Park Resident Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Rachel Hemm is featured in “The Last Five Years”

Ebola Screenings Start At O'Hare In Response To Outbreak

The CDC has started health screenings to prevent the disease from spreading in the U.S., and some travelers are being denied entry.

Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Spar Over Bears In Latest Stadium Drama

Gov. JB Pritzker said Brandon Johnson has "no plan" to keep the team in the city as Arlington Heights and Hammond, Indiana remain favorites.

Driver Accused Of Causing Chain-Reaction Crash On I-290 That Left Wheaton Man Dead

The 21-year-old Chicago man accused of triggering a four-car crash on I-290 early Sunday morning was under the influence, ISP said.

Partner w/ Chicago Violin Competition (CVC) - Opportunity ENDS 8/31

Build International Recognition - Organizations, Institutes, Conservatories, Festivals etc. / Support Young Artists

PICKLE JUICE Trade Chaos for Catharsis on Tender Garage Rock Track

“A Little More Time” is out now

Deerfield Resident Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Christina Ramirez Directs “The Last Five Years”

Services Set For CFD Engineer Steven Decker, Who Died Conducting Equipment Test On North Side

Visitation and funeral services for CFD Engineer Steven M. Decker, 61, will take place Thursday, May 21, and Friday, May 22.

Lincoln Square Residents Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Andy Cahoon and Taylor Pfenning are featured in “The Last Five Years”

Chicago Parking Meters Could Soon Be Sold To A New Private Owner, N.Y.-Based Stonepeak Partners

Terms of the sale were not disclosed by the mayor's office, but the deal is subject to approval by the City Council.

Cook County State's Attorney Launches New Task Force To Fight Crime On Chicago Area's Mass Transit System

O'Neill Burke and other local leaders said the task force will strengthen prosecution and make the system safer.

Wilmette Resident Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Amy Branahl Music Directs “The Last Five Years”

Village Treasure House honored by Hunger Resource Network as 2026 Corporate Hunger Hero of the Year

Hunger Resource Network awards Meghan Rosenfeld 2026 Hunger Hero Volunteer of the Year at annual fund-raising luncheon

Evanston Residents Featured in “The Last Five Years” at Oil Lamp Theater

Abraham Deitz-Green and Spencer Donovan are featured in “The Last Five Years”

Layoffs Hit Starbucks As Chicago Office Closes

Global coffee chain Starbucks is planning to lay off 300 corporate employees and close some regional offices.

Cook County State's Attorney's Office To Discuss New Crime-Fighting Team For Public Transit

A team from the Cook County State's Attorney's office recently passed out flyers about its efforts to prosecute crimes on the CTA system.

Lollapalooza Presents Chicago Public Schools For $1.7 Million For Arts Programs

On Sunday, organizers presented a $1.7 million check to the Chicago Public Schools.

DraftKings To Close In-Person Sportsbook Operation At Wrigley Field

The Boston-based sports gambling company said it had decided to discontinue sportsbook operations at DraftKings Sportsbook.

From Heartbeats to High Notes: Dr. Anu Gupta’s Gift of Music to Chicago’s Moms

Melodies Woven in Motherly Love: Dr. Anu Gupta’s Soul-Stirring Musical Tribute Lights Up Midwest on Mother’s Day

Baby Girl Fatally Stabbed By Woman In Home: Chicago Police

The woman jumped from an upper-level window during the incident and was injured, according to police.

Obituary: Mary Theresa Abbott

Longtime member of St. Bede The Venerable Parish, Mary was the matriarch of her family, and faith was the cornerstone of her life.

Suspect Stole Cook Co. Sheriff’s Squad Car, Injuring Deputy During Dan Ryan Chase: Police

The Cook County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured and taken to the hospital following the incident near the Cook County Jail, police said.

'Cheezborger' Legend Behind Chicago's Billy Goat Tavern Dies at 91

Sam Sianis helped preserve the Billy Goat Tavern’s place in Chicago culture, immortalized by "Saturday Night Live."

Chicago Man Facing Death In Fatal Shootings Of Israeli Embassy Staff Members

Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against Elias Rodriguez, who is accused of gunning down the staffers in Washington, D.C.

Denstor to Showcase Mobile Shelving Solutions at National Restaurant Association Show, May 16-19

Denstor’s shelving solutions allow restaurant operators to maximize storage capacity, boost efficiency, and save time and money