The best December 2026 events in Chicago

Chicago-area libraries, other institutions hold events for Banned Books Week

This week is Banned Books Week, a tradition going back 44 years in response to challenges to books in schools, libraries and ...

The Chicks Share Their Bold Refusal to Write an Apology Song During Chicago Concert

Twenty years after "Taking the Long Way," The Chicks are telling the stories behind it from the stage, including the one ...

A quartet of new music festivals take root in Chicago this month

Summer is over, but music festival season very much isn’t. Cue the Red Line Jazz Fest, an AACM festival and others.

The best December 2026 events in Chicago

The arrival of December sends the holiday season into full swing—prepare yourself for a jam-packed roster of glittering ...

Chicago Med Season 12 Episode 1 Delivers an Exciting, Heartfelt Story Despite Some Unnecessary Twists

Chicago Med Season 12 Episode 1 gave us a much-eeded dose of adrenaline despite some weird twists. Our review!

What's it like to attend a phone-free concert? Here's what you told us

We asked readers to tell us about attending concerts and other performances where they were required to be phone-free. Here’s ...

Chicago named the 'best big city' in the US for 10th straight year

Chicago has been named the “Best Big City" in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler in their annual Readers' Choice Awards ...

Chicago Hauntings: A hair-raising ghost tour of the Greenhouse Theater Center in Lincoln Park

The building now known as the Greenhouse Theater Center has been a mainstay of off-Loop nonprofit stage theater in Chicago ...

Burlington Stores Invests in Chicago Community Through Citywide Events

Building on the momentum of its nationwide expansion, Burlington Stores, one of the fastest-growing national off-price retailers, is shifting its focus to Chicago, announcing today local partnerships ...

Chicago Fire, Med, and P.D. Are Back, and Change Is Coming for All Three Shows

We talked to the three One Chicago showrunners about the upcoming premieres, with Allen MacDonald ( Chicago Med ), Victor ...

Illinois Brass Band marks 35th anniversary with special concert at Aurora University

The Illinois Brass Band, led by music director Stephen Squires, invite the community to its 35th Anniversary Concert at 3 p.m ...

Usher and Chris Brown concert in San Antonio tonight: What to know

The R&B Tour is coming to the Alamodome tonight. Here are the details on tickets, parking and more.

‘Chicago P.D.’ Boss Teases How Show Will Write Off Atwater After LaRoyce Hawkins’ Surprise Exit (Exclusive)

Showrunner Gwen Sigan teases LaRoyce Hawkins exit from 'Chicago P.D.' as Atwater's focuses on his baby, family dyanmic ...

New video shows Chicago police officers shooting armed man who later died

Officers opened fire when Demond Williams turned toward them with a knife after he was chased into the lobby of a River North ...

How 'Chicago Fire' Star Dermot Mulroney Exits Series

The following reveals major plot points from tonight’s Chicago Fire Season 15 premiere. NBC’s Chicago Fire returned tonight ...

“Chicago” “Fire” Boss Breaks Down the Season 15 Premiere: Who Lived, Who Died, and All the New Blood in Between (Exclusive)

Showrunner and executive producer Victor Teran also talks about Joe Miñoso’s departure and the upcoming 300th episode ...

Chicago PD Season 14 Episode 1 Premiere Review: A New Era… And Bureaucratic Bullcrap

Imani juggles personal tension with a complex case she picks up off duty as restructuring at the station poses new threats to ...

‘One Chicago’ Cast Exits: 2 Stars Leave ‘Chicago Fire,’ Plus 1 From ‘Med’ & ‘P.D.’

NBC’s One Chicago TV shows are finally back this evening (October 7), and we have details on the cast. The […] ...

What Time Are ‘Chicago Med,’ ‘Chicago Fire’ & ‘Chicago P.D.’ On Tonight? One Chicago Premiere Schedule & How to Watch

The One Chicago shows are officially back tonight! Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago P.D. will all return with their […] ...

Chicago Fire Showrunner Talks a 'Bumpy Road' Ahead for One Couple & Big Changes for Stella Kidd

We talked to new Chicago Fire showrunner Victor Teran about these plot points: Stellaride's road to finally starting the ...

Chicago Fire: Joe Cruz's exit storyline in final episode 300

Warning: The following contains spoilers for Chicago Fire’s Season 15 premiere. Chicago Fire will say farewell to longtime ...

Audit logs show Chicago police ran more than 23K Flock searches

Chicago police officers conducted thousands of searches through the Flock Safety camera network this year, even though ...

Chicago Fire, Med, and P.D. Are Back, and Change Is Coming for All Three Shows

We talked to the three One Chicago showrunners about the upcoming premieres, with Allen MacDonald ( Chicago Med ), Victor ...

A Milestone 30th Anniversary Tour: CHICAGO The Musical Returns to Manila

Broadway’s most dazzling and dangerously seductive musical is coming back to the Theatre at Solaire! GMG Productions, in ...