Windy City Smokeout kicks off, festival celebrating 10 years
A tasty summer festival is kicking off Thursday. It's the 10th anniversary of the Windy City Smokeout.
A tasty summer festival is kicking off Thursday. It's the 10th anniversary of the Windy City Smokeout.
'Banksy, Beyonce, and Beyond' with Markus Klinko
Beyonce comes to Chicago next weekend! Now were talking to the man behind the iconic album cover photo of her first album.
Beyonce comes to Chicago next weekend! Now were talking to the man behind the iconic album cover photo of her first album.
Diane Keaton's family reveals her cause of death
Diane Keaton died on Oct. 11. She was 79 years old.
Diane Keaton died on Oct. 11. She was 79 years old.
Trump threatens 100% tariff on all foreign-made films
The next big drama in Hollywood may not play out in the movies, but in Washington as President Trump threatens tariffs on all foreign-made films.
The next big drama in Hollywood may not play out in the movies, but in Washington as President Trump threatens tariffs on all foreign-made films.
Things to do in Chicago this weekend — Arts in the Dark, Open House, SAUCED Night Market
Chicago's guide to events, festivals, concerts and things to do Oct. 17-19.
Chicago's guide to events, festivals, concerts and things to do Oct. 17-19.
Maui Music & Food Experience brings the aloha spirit to Chicago
A new Hawaiian-themed festival aims to share island culture through music and food while raising funds to support ongoing recovery efforts in Lahaina.
A new Hawaiian-themed festival aims to share island culture through music and food while raising funds to support ongoing recovery efforts in Lahaina.
Dave Chappelle to perform stand-up comedy show in Chicago
Dave Chappelle is slated to perform a run of stand-up comedy shows this fall, including a stop in Chicago.
Dave Chappelle is slated to perform a run of stand-up comedy shows this fall, including a stop in Chicago.
J. Ivy to lead 94th annual Bud Billiken Parade
Grammy-award winning poet and Chicago native J. Ivy has been chosen to lead this year's 94th annual Bud Billiken Parade.
Grammy-award winning poet and Chicago native J. Ivy has been chosen to lead this year's 94th annual Bud Billiken Parade.
Jake Owen to hold White Sox postgame concert Friday
Chart-topping country artist Jake Owen will hold a postgame concert at Sox Park following the final out of the game on Friday, and tickets are still available.
Chart-topping country artist Jake Owen will hold a postgame concert at Sox Park following the final out of the game on Friday, and tickets are still available.
Beyonc? foundation donates $100K to Chicago small businesses
Beyonc?'s sold-out Soldier Field shows may be over, but she left a lasting impression in Chicago with several small businesses. Her Bey-Good Foundation gave $100,000 to several small, Black-owned businesses in the city.
Beyonc?'s sold-out Soldier Field shows may be over, but she left a lasting impression in Chicago with several small businesses. Her Bey-Good Foundation gave $100,000 to several small, Black-owned businesses in the city.
Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
Tony Bennett, a celebrated American jazz vocalist whose career spanned nearly eighty years, has died. He was 96 years old.
Tony Bennett, a celebrated American jazz vocalist whose career spanned nearly eighty years, has died. He was 96 years old.
Chicago weekend events: Here are some options to have fun
We're all glad the weekend is here, and with it, lots of fun events and activities all around the Chicago area.
We're all glad the weekend is here, and with it, lots of fun events and activities all around the Chicago area.
Inaugural ?DisFest? happening this weekend in Chicago
July is Disability Pride Month, and a special event is being held Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center to celebrate.
July is Disability Pride Month, and a special event is being held Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center to celebrate.
Hollywood strike impacts Chicago's film industry, productions at a standstill
A big rally is scheduled for Thursday as SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America strike over low pay, a lack of transparency for residuals, and the rise of artificial intelligence.
A big rally is scheduled for Thursday as SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America strike over low pay, a lack of transparency for residuals, and the rise of artificial intelligence.
Actors join writers in historic Hollywood strike
Actors across the nation are setting down their scripts and going on strike.
Actors across the nation are setting down their scripts and going on strike.
R&B legend D?Angelo dead at 51 ? what we know about his illness and legacy
R&B icon D?Angelo has reportedly passed away at 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Grammy-winning artist behind ?Brown Sugar,? ?Voodoo,? and ?Black Messiah? redefined soul music for a generation.
R&B icon D?Angelo has reportedly passed away at 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Grammy-winning artist behind ?Brown Sugar,? ?Voodoo,? and ?Black Messiah? redefined soul music for a generation.
Legendary R&B icon D’Angelo dies at 51
R&B legend D’Angelo, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, has passed away at the age of 51.
R&B legend D’Angelo, born Michael D’Angelo Archer, has passed away at the age of 51.
Diane Keaton films releasing at some AMC Theatres in tribute
“Annie Hall” and “Something’s Gotta Give” are rereleasing in select AMC theatres in a tribute to Diane Keaton. Here’s when you can get tickets.
“Annie Hall” and “Something’s Gotta Give” are rereleasing in select AMC theatres in a tribute to Diane Keaton. Here’s when you can get tickets.
Chicago, get ready — the Savannah Bananas are swinging into Wrigley Field
The Savannah Bananas are swinging back into Chicago next year — and this time, they’re taking over Wrigley Field.
The Savannah Bananas are swinging back into Chicago next year — and this time, they’re taking over Wrigley Field.
Taylor Swift to release new Eras Tour docuseries, concert film on Disney+
Taylor Swift is bringing her record-breaking Eras Tour to Disney+ with two new projects.
Taylor Swift is bringing her record-breaking Eras Tour to Disney+ with two new projects.


















