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This weekend, Ravinia hosts a "mini-festival" they are calling "Breaking Barriers." The fest celebrates women leaders in music and culinary arts, co-curated by Chief Conductor Marin Alsop and Food Network star and Juilliard-trained percussionist Molly Yeh. She explains more about the event and how you can get involved.

The latest episode of Netflix's 'Trainwreck' revisits the 2009 Balloon Boy incident, when a young boy was believed to be trapped in a homemade helium balloon floating through the sky, only to be found hiding safely at home. Director Gillian Pachter unpacks what really happened and how it changed the family at the center of it all.

The new 'Fantastic Four' hits theaters July 24, and Fox 32's Jake Hamilton sits down with the cast to talk about their on-screen chemistry and what fans can expect from the film.

Universal Studios opened ticket sales for Imax 70mm screenings of The Odyssey one year in advance of its July 17, 2026, release. 95% of tickets sold out within 24 hours, most in the first hour, due to extremely high demand.

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, star of 'The Cosby Show,' died on Sunday, July 21, 2025, in an accidental drowning off Playa Cocles on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. While swimming, Warner was pulled out by a strong current. He was rescued by beachgoers but had no vital signs when first responders from Costa Rica's Red Cross arrived.

Singer-songwriter Victory Boyd discusses what makes "Glory Hour" unique, her hopes for listeners, and gives viewers a special live preview.

Stolen Saddle in Wrigleyville is hosting its first-ever Mechanical Bull-riding Tournament this week.

Organizers share how the upcoming family-friendly festival will celebrate Black artistry, highlight local talent, and raise funds for vital mental health programs.

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

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 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.