Malcolm-Jamal Warner: What we know about the actor's death
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Theo on The Cosby Show, died at 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities said.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' dies at 54

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Theo on The Cosby Show, died at 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities said.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' dies at 54
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for playing Theo on The Cosby Show, died at 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, authorities said.

Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell sues Florida sheriff over beach dispute | ChicagoNOW
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Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell has filed a lawsuit against the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida, claiming the agency isn't enforcing trespassing laws on his private beach property. Littrell says trespassers have used his family's beach gear, filmed on his property, and ignored boundaries, prompting safety concerns.

Epic Cons Chicago 3 abruptly canceled just 1 week before opening | ChicagoNOW
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Epic Cons Chicago 3 was curated for fans of popular TV shows, including The Rookie and Pretty Little Liars. It was abruptly canceled just one week before its scheduled dates (July 26-27 at Navy Pier), leaving fans and vendors frustrated and out of pocket. Epic Events and Entertainment canceled all upcoming events, citing "unforeseen circumstances" without providing further details.

Vendors, fans out thousands as Chicago convention abruptly canceled

A popular convention—set to make a stop in Chicago next weekend—suddenly shut down. Now, fans are left with questions and no clear path to getting their money back.

Indulge your palate at Roscoe Village Burger Fest

Roscoe Village Burger Fest is back for its 18th year, bringing three days of food, live music and family entertainment to Belmont Avenue between Damen and Oakley avenues.

Things to do in Chicago this weekend (July 18-20)
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Looking for fun things to do this weekend? From Blackpink lighting up Soldier Field to the Tacos and Tamales Festival in Pilsen, Chicago has something for everyone!

O-Town is back, bringing the heat to Arcada Theatre on the Pop 2000 Tour | ChicagoNOW
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Get ready to relive your pop-star dreams because O-Town is back and hitting the stage right here in the suburbs. They're headlining the Pop 2000 Tour at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles, bringing all the early 2000s energy fans remember, plus a few surprises. Band members discuss their plans for the show and what fans can expect.

3 weekend events you can't miss: Ren faire, boy bands, and a Disney classic | ChicagoNOW
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We've got your weekend plans covered-and they're hitting all the right notes, whether you're feeling nostalgic, theatrical or totally medieval. Kenzie and Roman break it all down.

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' to end May 2026

The announcement on live air Thursday came two days after Colbert spoke out against Paramount Global settling with President Donald Trump over a “60 Minutes" story.

IMAX showings of Christopher Nolan's 'Odyssey' sell out a year before release: Why is this?

Thousands of film-lovers flocked to the internet as the clock struck midnight on Thursday when tickets to IMAX 70mm showings of Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' went on sale a whole year before a frame appeared on the giant screen.