West Town Resident is featured in “Ride the Cyclone” at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

Eldon Warner-Soriano is featured in “Ride the Cyclone”

Music royalty Graham Nash and Emmylou Harris regale Ravinia Festival

The two legendary artists and their bands performed hit songs and deep-cut gems to a mostly Baby Boomer audience at the heralded venue.

White Sox Trading Differently These Days

As the trade deadline approaches, the only thing clear is that a Chris Getz front office knows how to muddy the waters.

Port Authority - live on the Outdoor Rooftop

Port Authority- live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Friday, August 7th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

4 Suburban Teens Killed After Vehicle Plunges From Chicago Bridge, Hits Train

The victims ranged in age from 14 to 19, according to the Cook County medical examiner.

Oscar Mayer Celebrates 90th Anniversary Of Wienermobile With "Wiener Cake"

The cake, described as "delightfully outrageous," has 20 Oscar Mayer wieners in buns carefully arranged in two tiers around a birthday cake.

Jam' n Java Online, Hosted By Illinois Native Robby Robinson, Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of Concerts

Enjoy a Virtual Backstage Pass to "The Happy Together Tour" On Tonight's Jam' n Java Live Online with Robby Robinson

Chicago Mass Shooting Injures 6: Police

Two of the six victims were in critical condition, police said.

3 Killed When Vehicle Drives Off Bridge, Striking Train Below: Chicago Police

A fourth person was taken to a hospital in critical condition, according to police.

Pritzker Signs Law Establishing July 25 As 'Emmett Till Day ' To Keep Teen's And Mother's Legacy From Erasure

“This legislation ensures that Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, will never be forgotten,” Gov. J.B. Pritzker said.

PlayMakers Laboratory Presents "That's Weird, Grandma’s 25th Birthday"

August 23 – September 6, 2026 at The Neo-Futurist Theater

The annual TASTE OF ANDERSONVILLE Returns Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Three cultivated routes featuring 20+ dinner, dessert & beverage options!

Allegories Twist the Language of True Crime and Desire on Dreamy, Ominous New Single

“They’ll Never Suspect Us” is out today!

Limited Amount of Tickets Available for Rooftop - Cubs vs. Yankees, August 2

The Chicago Cubs take on the NY Yankees on August 2nd, and tickets are still available for Wrigley Rooftops, benefitting Glenwood Academy.

Calming A Little White Sox Panic

It is inevitable that after your team unexpectedly becomes a contender that bumps in the road may cause some panic. We're here to calm you.

Chicago Public, Civic and Business Leaders Chosen for Prestigious Edgar Fellows Program

Chicago's next generation of civic and public policy leaders will be strongly represented in the 2026 Edgar Fellows Program

The Newberry Consort Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Season of Early Music from Italy, England, France, Mexi

Season to include a fully staged opera and music from the 100 Years War

Patrick Kane Returning To Blackhawks On 2-Year, $16M Deal

The three-time Stanley Cup champion is coming home after spending the past three-plus seasons with the Rangers and Red Wings.

Cool Down This Summer with Tropical Paleta-Inspired Cocktails

Recipes that offer a refreshing take on Scotch that's perfect for summer

Veritas Association Management Earns Prestigious AMC Institute Accreditation

National recognition affirms organization’s commitment to operational excellence, ethical leadership and advancing healthcare associations

Video Of Cubs Game Altercation Sparks Debate About Sitting For National Anthem

A video posted online reportedly shows a Cubs fan smacking another in the back of their head for not standing during the national anthem.

Goose Island Announces 2026 Bourbon County Stout Lineup

This year's Bourbon County Stout Lineup features tiramisu, apple crisp and other spices to make five variants of the beloved beer.

Mother Upset After Son With Autism Unknowingly Wanders From CPS Summer School Camp

The boy didn't just leave the school, but he wandered for blocks before a CTA bus driver pulled over to help.

Advocate Health Care Invests $1.57B in Community Benefit Across Illinois

Expanding access to care and supporting patients through financial assistance and community-based services

4 Beluga Whales Rescued From Shuttered Marine Park Arrive At Shedd Aquarium

The whales traveled to Chicago by truck and plane as part of an international rescue after the closed Canadian park threatened euthanasia.

New Liverpool Era Begins In Chicago Under Andoni Iraola

The Spanish coach returns to Soldier Field one year after leading Bournemouth there, as Liverpool opens a two-week U.S. training camp.

Cook County Logs 6 Heat-Related Deaths In July, Deadliest Stretch In 10+ Years: Report

Six people have died from heat-related causes in Cook County this month, according to a report from WBEZ.

Scarlett Macfarlane Finds Stillness in Motion on Warm, Anthemic Pop Single “Ever After”

Turn it up

White Sox Targets In The Pitching Market

Several names have been connected to the White Sox as the trade deadline approaches. We breakdown the chances for each of them getting here.

Historic Skokie Theatre to Reopen as The Skokie, Creating a New Home for Arts, Entertainment, and Community

Village of Skokie Awards $50,000 Grant as Indiegogo Campaign Invites Community to Help Restore Historic Landmark

Paul Simon – A Quiet Celebration Tour

Ravinia Festival (Hunter Pavilion), Highland Park, Illinois (July 17, 2026)

Chicago Sky Thrilled As WNBA All-Star Weekend Comes To Town

The league is also celebrating its 30th anniversary, so there is plenty to celebrate.

United Airlines Employee Appears To Threaten To Call ICE On Passenger: 'You Don't Act Like A Citizen'

Julio Varela told CBS News that the incident began when an employee, who has not been identified, was rude and dismissive to him.

Lakeview East Resident Featured in “Hail Mary/Maria” with Nova Entertainment

Aidan Leake is featured in “Hail Mary/Maria”

Hermosa Resident Featured in “Hail Mary/Maria” with Nova Entertainment

Gilary Valenzuela is featured in “Hail Mary/Maria”

'Ted Lasso' Ice Cream Flavor Returns To All Jeni's Shops In Chicago

The limited-edition "Biscuits with the Boss" flavor combines salted butter sweet cream ice cream with pieces of shortbread cookies.

Oswego East High School Alum Selected "Future Leader" By Television Academy Foundation

Ariana Aguilar To Intern in Television Production Management in Hollywood

Andersonville Resident Featured in “Hail Mary/Maria” with Nova Entertainment

Aaron Warrow is featured in “Hail Mary/Maria”

McKinley Park Resident Featured in “Hail Mary/Maria” with Nova Entertainment

Kris Contreras is the stage manager for “Hail Mary/Maria”

Hell in a Handbag Presents JOAN CRAWFORD GOES TO HELL

August 21 – September 27, 2026 at The Clutch