Nicky Katt dies: 'Dazed and Confused' actor was 54

Nicky Katt, the actor known for roles in “Dazed and Confused,” “Boston Public” and “Boiler Room,” has died.

Long lines, rare finds mark Record Store Day in Chicago
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Music lovers from coast to coast celebrated National Record Store Day ? and Chicago, the birthplace of so much great music, was no exception.

From 8-Tracks to iPods: Top 5 music formats that faded away

From eight-track tapes to the iconic iPod, these once-popular music formats shaped how we listened to music—until they disappeared.

Billy Corgan and Lyric Opera team up to reimagine 'Mellon Collie'
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At first, it might seem like an odd coupling?Chicago alt rock icon Billy Corgan collaborating with the Lyric Opera?but it could turn out to be a marriage made in music heaven, one that transforms both opera and rock.

Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan transforms music into opera
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Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan is transforming his ?Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness? album into an opera airing in Chicago for a limited time. The rocker joined Fox Chicago?s Paris Schutz to discuss the show premiering at the Lyric Opera in November 2025. ?A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness? tickets go on sale April 11.

Minecraft 'Chicken Jockey' outbursts prompt theaters to issue warnings

A scene in the new Minecraft movie has some patrons so excited that theaters are enforcing new rules to keep them from getting out of control.

Santa's Village to open 66th season with new rides

Santa’s Village is set to kick off its 66th season this spring with the debut of three new attractions and a continued focus on family-friendly fun.