Chicago hosts UNESCO International Day of Jazz

Herbie Hancock brings home to Chicago an international jazz concert that will stream to millions

It’s important to continue to evolve,’ said the 86-year-old icon, who will perform at the International Jazz Day All-Star ...

Concerts May 1-7: Demi Lovato, They Might Be Giants, Calum Scott and more

Starts before Friday Lady Pank: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1, at Joe’s Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont.

After 35 years of making music, Orion Ensemble to give last concerts before disbanding

The Orion Ensemble, which has delighted both Chicago and international audiences for 35 years with their chamber music ...

Chicago tribute concert to be presented at Arcadia Theater

Music from one of the most successful and influential bands of all time is set to rock an area stage. Chicago Transit – Tribute to Chicago will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Arcadia ...

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna, Austrian media report

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s ...

International Jazz Day 2026 to celebrate 15th anniversary with All-Star Global Concert live from Chicago

Renowned musicians from around the world will gather on 30 April in the US city of Chicago for an All-Star Global Concert to ...

Chicago West Community Music Center celebrates International Jazz Day with live concert

Musicians and students gather at Garfield Park Conservatory to honor International Jazz Day with a performance highlighting ...

Chicago hosts UNESCO International Day of Jazz

After weeks of events, the celebration will culminate in the All-Star Global Concert at the Lyric Opera House on April 30.

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

Austrian media say that a man accused of plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly ...

New Illinois bill aims to ban speculative ticket sales for live events

It's called speculative ticketing, and venues are joining lawmakers in trying to ban it. For fans of the arts, there's a ...

Chicago bluesman Lil’ Ed bringing searing slide sounds to Sam’s Burger Joint

Blues Hall of Famers Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials will hit San Antonio on a tour celebrating the release of their first ...

Man charged in fatal hospital shooting Chicago police officer violated his electronic monitoring weeks before

The man accused of killing a Chicago police officer and critically wounding another during a shooting at Swedish Hospital is ...

Judge under fire for placing suspected Chicago cop killer on home monitoring before Swedish Hospital shooting

Judge John Lyke Jr. said he saw positive changes in Alphanso Talley when he released him from custody late last year, over ...

Herbie Hancock brings home to Chicago an international jazz concert that will stream to millions

It’s important to continue to evolve,’ said the 86-year-old icon, who will perform at the International Jazz Day All-Star ...

WGN’s Micah Materre shares Chicago stories on ‘Welcome to the Show’

CHICAGO ( WGN) — WGN’s Very Own Micah Materre appeared on “Welcome to the Show” Sunday night to talk all things Chicago. The ...

‘Chicago Fire’ Showrunner Andrea Newman Steps Down, Victor Teran to Take Helm of Season 15

Teran originally joined “Chicago Fire” in its 10th season. He was previously vice president of physical production at Sidney ...

Gaming helps kids at Chicago children's hospital in treatment

Kids at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago now have a new way to relax and get a bit of joy while seeking treatment in ...

Man charged with killing Chicago police officer and wounding partner in hospital shooting

The man arrested in connection with the shooting of two Chicago police officers over the weekend has been criminally charged, ...

Suspect charged in Chicago hospital shooting that left CPD officer killed, another injured

A 26-year-old man was charged with multiple felonies, including first degree murder of a Chicago Police Officer and attempted ...

What court transcript shows about hearing that released alleged cop killer in previous case

Illinois’ SAFE-T Act and switch to cashless bail did not force a judge to release the man now charged with shooting two ...

‘Chicago Fire’ Loses Showrunner Andrea Newman in Surprise Exit Following Multiple Cast Shakeups

Newman, who has worked on the NBC series for its entire 14-season run, is leaving and co-executive producer Victor Teran is ...

Chicago Postcard Protest Brings Out Neighbors Eager To Stir Up ‘Good Trouble’

Inspired by Whistlemania events, organizer Allyssa Bujdoso launched the postcard-writing series at Belmont Tavern and ...

Bears draft pick's sister, Kiera Thieneman, leans into attention with highlights from show stealing night

Kiera Thieneman, sister of Bears first-round pick Dillon Thieneman, became the viral star of the NFL Draft and is now ...