Oil Lamp Theater Presents its Inaugural IGNITE NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, July 20 - 22

Presenting new play readings in IGNITE, Oil Lamp’s New Works Festival announces the three titles to be showcased this year.

How Did The White Sox Get Here?

We take a look at what got the White Sox to this point with James Fox of FutureSox over a couple of beers at Cork & Kerry.

AMA Chicago Celebrates Winners at the 2026 Palmer Marketing Award Ceremony

Choose Chicago Captures Highest Honor Among Nation's Top Marketing Campaigns

Oil Lamp Theater Announces Cast & Creative Team for “I Love You Because,” August 14 - September 13

The Contemporary Musical About Modern Dating, Based on Jane Austen’s Classic Novel “Pride & Prejudice” Comes to Oil Lamp this Summer

Chicago Astronomer 2026 Schedule

Touch the skies with our Astronomers...

Gebrüder Weiss recognized by Inbound Logistics as a 2026 Green Supply Chain Partner

International logistics company acknowledged for progress in sustainable transport and logistics solutions

Shop 30+ Businesses at 2026 Armitage – Halsted – Webster Sidewalk Sale

More than 30 Lincoln Park boutiques, restaurants and local businesses will bring the shopping experience outdoors.

Navy Pier Apologizes For Fog That Spoiled Visibility Of July 4th Fireworks

The show for the 250th anniversary of American Independence was supposed to be the largest and longest fireworks display ever at Navy Pier.

Coffey Bros. Moving Supports Youth Development in Chicago

Coffey Bros. Moving helps empower Chicago youth by supporting Inside Out Club's character-building and leadership programs.

Delta Pilot Reports A Close Encounter With A July Fourth Firework Before Landing In Chicago

In an audio recording, the pilot described feeling "a big bang" on the side of the plane and saying the crew hoped it was "just a mortar."

Happy 250th Birthday America! Celebrate with a FREE eBook "Duke Sterk: Puppy-4-President" July 4th - July 8th

A Pup's Place is NOT Just in the Doghouse...A Pup's Place is In the White House in this Non-Partisan, Family-Friendly Story!

Kappa Chapter of Gamma Xi Phi Initiates New Members

Kappa Chapter of Gamma Xi Phi Welcomes Distinguished New Line of Artists and Educators.

Idle Muse Theatre Company Celebrates 20 Years With Anniversary Gala, “What’s Past is Prologue,” July 12

Idle Muse Theatre Company Celebrates 20 Years of Storytelling, Creativity and Community

Chicago ABC Affiliate WLS-TV Under Threat From Trump Administration Is Battling To Stay On The Air: Report

The Trump-controlled Federal Communications Commission is reviewing broadcast licenses for several stations across the country.

Chicago Cubs Superfan Known As "The Pink Hat Guy" Dies At 81

He told CBS News Chicago he spent so many days at Wrigley Field in the '90s, his wife started wondering if that was where he really was.

Chicago's Top Cop, Supt. Larry Snelling, Announces Retirement After 34 Years

The announcement on Wednesday came after weeks of rumors that the police superintendent was mulling retirement.

Streeterville Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Jordan “J.Ro” Ordoñez is featured in “West Side Story”

Remember To Enjoy Your Chicago White Sox

While the home games have been good and the road games have been bad, the season the White Sox are having cannot be denied.

Veritas Association Management Wins Client Excellence Award

Chicago Firm Recognized by AMC Institute for Exceptional Leadership and Client Impact

Sébastien De Francesco Finds Light in Life’s Final Chapters on Nostalgic Folk-Rock Single

“Fleury Street” is out now

Chicago Restaurateur Donates Air Conditioners To People In Need Amid Dangerous Heat

"She is very scared for the kids and since it's so hot, they have to shower constantly just to cool themselves off from the heat."

News Crew Attacked, Called Slurs While Working Near Adler Planetarium: Reports

One of the attackers tried to set a dog on the victims, but the dog did not comply, police said.

Robert Lewandowski Reportedly Finalizing Deal With Chicago Fire

The Polish striker's reported move has been described as MLS's biggest international signing since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami.

Missing Chicago Couple Found Dead In Mass Grave In Mexico: Reports

The couple had moved from Chicago to Mexico City together in October to care for a family member, according to reports.

The STEEPWATER BAND - live on the Outdoor Rooftop

The STEEPWATER BAND - live on the Joliet Museum's Outdoor ROOFTOP on Thursday, July 9th at 7pm (doors open 6:15pm)

IL Man, 20, Arrested In Connection With Foiled Violent Attack At White House UFC Fight: US Attorney

The man allegedly served as an administrator of Signal chats where members communicated about the planned UFC attack at the White House.

Chicago Teacher Charged With Transporting Child Porn Via O'Hare Flight

Federal prosecutors said Thomas Neal had hundreds of files containing child pornography on his phone after flying from O'Hare to Mexico.

Lakeview Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Nathaniel Urie is featured in “West Side Story”

Oak Park Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Pauleth Jauregui is featured in “West Side Story”

Woman Killed, Several Injured In Boat Crash Near Monroe Harbor

A 26-year-old West Loop woman died after two recreational boats collided late Thursday near downtown Chicago, according to officials.

Wheeling Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Veronica Camargo is featured in “West Side Story”

Old Town Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Xander Ramirez is featured in “West Side Story”

Pulse Of The White Sox Fan

Diving into listener comments and emails we find the bullpen to be problematic, fans trying to accept shortcomings and so much more.

Pilsen Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Isabella Gomez-Barrientos is featured in “West Side Story”

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Announces Its Upcoming 2026 - 2027 Season

The New Season Features Dominique Morisseau’s Mud Row, Jordan Harrison’s Marjorie Prime and the 2027 Readings on Ravenswood Series.

Kilbourn Park Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Emmanuel Ramirez is featured in “West Side Story”

Loop Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Juliet Lopez-Gutierrez is featured in “West Side Story”

West Ridge Resident Featured in Music Theater Works’ “West Side Story,” Aug 13 - 30

Nick Sandys is featured in “West Side Story”

These IL Pizzerias Ranked Among America’s 50 Best

Chicago is home to two of the top 50 best pizzerias in the United States, according to this new ranking.

Obama Presidential Center Releasing More Museum Tickets In July

The Obama Presidential Center officially opened to the public last week, and tickets were already sold out through October.