A downtown Chicago waterpark? Contest elicits creative ideas for future of Thompson Center

Would you visit an indoor waterpark in Chicago's Loop? Architects are proposing that the Thompson Center be turned into a waterslide mecca, with a giant waterfall dominating the atrium.

Murder suspect shot by police inside Chicago's Union Station dies

A man wanted on a warrant for murder out of California was shot in the chest by police Tuesday inside Chicago’s Union Station, according to officials.

Free movies return to Millennium Park on Tuesday with The Wiz

Movies are back under the stars Monday night at Millennium Park and two films are set to be screened as summer begins to wind down.

Bail denied for man charged with raping woman in the Loop

Bail was denied Sunday for a 26-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting a woman on Lower Michigan Avenue shortly after meeting her downtown last week.

Large group beating, robbing people in the Loop: police

Chicago police are warning residents of a string of recent robberies reported this month in the Loop.

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.

Broadway in Chicago to require all audience and staff to wear masks, and may require vaccinations

Broadway in Chicago said that since theaters will be operating at full capacity, everyone will be masked. There is also the possibility that audience members 12 and up will have to prove they are vaccinated, depending on public health requirements. Broadway in New York City has announced that vaccinations will be required.

DaBaby no longer performing at Lollapalooza after homophobic comments

Rapper DaBaby will no longer be performing at Lollapalooza Sunday night following crude and homophobic remarks he made last week at a Miami-area music festival.