New roller rink opens in West Garfield Park
The location on Madison and Pulaski used to be a vacant lot in a neighborhood known for shootings and drugs.
The location on Madison and Pulaski used to be a vacant lot in a neighborhood known for shootings and drugs.
West Side roller rink officially opens
A new roller rink on Chicago's West Side is officially rolling forward.
A new roller rink on Chicago's West Side is officially rolling forward.
Mr. Corman: Joseph Gordon-Levitt reveals how directing gave him new perspective on genius of Steven Spielberg
After four decades in the business, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is writing, directing and starring in his own new AppleTV+ series, Mr. Corman.
After four decades in the business, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is writing, directing and starring in his own new AppleTV+ series, Mr. Corman.
The weekend in TV : WWE, ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Men at Work: Miami’
Here’s our rundown on the weekend in TV for Aug. 6-8, 2021, from "Ted Lasso" to some very nice Dutch dancers.
Here’s our rundown on the weekend in TV for Aug. 6-8, 2021, from "Ted Lasso" to some very nice Dutch dancers.
Happy birthday, Lucille Ball: Watch hidden gems from her long career
"I Love Lucy" star and groundbreaking television executive Lucille Ball was born on Aug. 6, 1911, making this year the 110th birthday of the late comedy legend. Watch her in these hidden gems, for free.
"I Love Lucy" star and groundbreaking television executive Lucille Ball was born on Aug. 6, 1911, making this year the 110th birthday of the late comedy legend. Watch her in these hidden gems, for free.
Jennifer Aniston says she cut anti-vaxxers out of her life
“Friends” star Jennifer Aniston used quarantine to reflect on herself and clean out the negativity in her life, including anti-vaxxers, she said in a recent interview.
“Friends” star Jennifer Aniston used quarantine to reflect on herself and clean out the negativity in her life, including anti-vaxxers, she said in a recent interview.
'Don't Breathe 2' brings scares in anxiety-inducing sequel
The original was a surprise hit when it opened in theaters in 2016, and now a sequel to the horror thriller "Don't Breathe" is heading to theaters.
The original was a surprise hit when it opened in theaters in 2016, and now a sequel to the horror thriller "Don't Breathe" is heading to theaters.
Chicago's Hyde Park Summer Fest canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Chicago's annual Hyde Park Summer Fest has been canceled for a second straight year due to the ongoing pandemic.
Chicago's annual Hyde Park Summer Fest has been canceled for a second straight year due to the ongoing pandemic.
Teatro ZinZanni welcomes guests back with delightful performances
Storm Marrero and Cunio talk about the Teatro ZinZanni experience and perform a snippet from their show.
Storm Marrero and Cunio talk about the Teatro ZinZanni experience and perform a snippet from their show.
Chicago's top doc turned away from Lollapalooza for not being able to prove she was fully vaccinated
Dr. Arwady reportedly was turned away from Lollapalooza because she didn’t have all the necessary paperwork to prove she was vaccinated, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Dr. Arwady reportedly was turned away from Lollapalooza because she didn’t have all the necessary paperwork to prove she was vaccinated, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.
Hamilton star to reprise role for one night only in Chicago
Miguel Cervantes, who portrayed Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of Hamilton, will reprise his role for one night only.
Miguel Cervantes, who portrayed Alexander Hamilton in the Chicago production of Hamilton, will reprise his role for one night only.
Technology helps Lollapalooza attendees locate lost items
Lollapalooza's over, but for people who lost a personal item at Grant Park, the process of finding it is just beginning.
Lollapalooza's over, but for people who lost a personal item at Grant Park, the process of finding it is just beginning.
Thousands of items lost at Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza's over, but for people who lost a personal item at Grant Park, the process of finding it is just beginning.
Lollapalooza's over, but for people who lost a personal item at Grant Park, the process of finding it is just beginning.
Many concerned Lollapalooza will cause spike in COVID cases
“Certainly we will see some cases associated with this event just because there are hundreds of thousands of people, but let me tell you, more than 90 percent were fully vaccinated, and the rest were recently tested. If 90 percent plus of Chicagoans were vaccinated, we'd probably be putting COVID behind us,” said Dr. Arwady.
“Certainly we will see some cases associated with this event just because there are hundreds of thousands of people, but let me tell you, more than 90 percent were fully vaccinated, and the rest were recently tested. If 90 percent plus of Chicagoans were vaccinated, we'd probably be putting COVID behind us,” said Dr. Arwady.
Impact of Lollapalooza remains to be seen
As pictures of Lollapalooza continue to spread nationwide, many are concerned that the festival will become known as a superspreader event.
As pictures of Lollapalooza continue to spread nationwide, many are concerned that the festival will become known as a superspreader event.
Jussie Smollett lawyers get more time to prepare arguments
“Like many people in Chicago, when I first heard of the Smollett case … I was absolutely certain that he was guilty based on the media coverage,” attorney Nenye Uche told reporters. “But I can say now categorically, looking at the evidence, hundreds of pages so far, and there are many, many more to look at, so far it’s obvious to us he’s absolutely innocent.”
“Like many people in Chicago, when I first heard of the Smollett case … I was absolutely certain that he was guilty based on the media coverage,” attorney Nenye Uche told reporters. “But I can say now categorically, looking at the evidence, hundreds of pages so far, and there are many, many more to look at, so far it’s obvious to us he’s absolutely innocent.”
DaBaby offers 2nd apology after recent homophobic comments
The Grammy-nominated performer said he was misinformed for his comments about HIV/AIDS in the post, which came a day after the rapper was cut from Lollapalooza’s lineup in Chicago.
The Grammy-nominated performer said he was misinformed for his comments about HIV/AIDS in the post, which came a day after the rapper was cut from Lollapalooza’s lineup in Chicago.
'The Suicide Squad' cast on potential Marvel-DC crossover additions
The new DC action comedy “The Suicide Squad” sports an all-star cast and rolls into theaters around the country on Friday.
The new DC action comedy “The Suicide Squad” sports an all-star cast and rolls into theaters around the country on Friday.
Free summer music series returns tonight to Millennium Park
Lollapalooza is over but live music will continue at Millennium Park tonight.
Lollapalooza is over but live music will continue at Millennium Park tonight.
Millennium Park Summer Music Series begins today downtown
Monday night's concert starts at 6 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.
Monday night's concert starts at 6 p.m. at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.