Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout among festivals happening this weekend, Chicago

RUSH is coming to Chicago. Get discounted last-minute concert tickets today

It’s been 11 long years. The last time RUSH performed in Chicago was in June 2015 when they rocked the Bulls and Blackhawks’ ...

50 years of Rush in Chicago: A local history of the band in 10 concerts

Rush arrives soon for a series of concerts at the United Center. The veteran prog-rockers have had a close history with this ...

Obama Center will host WNBA All-Star events in place of unfinished Chicago Sky facility

The recently opened Obama Presidential Center will play a major part in WNBA All-Star weekend with the Chicago Sky’s training ...

Common returns home to headline Taste of Chicago with free Grant Park concert: ABC7 EXCLUSIVE

Grammy Award-winning artist Common is set to headline the Taste of Chicago for the first time, speaking exclusively with ABC7 ...

WNBA to use Obama Presidential Center for All-Star events in Chicago

The WNBA will host practice, media day and other events at the Obama Presidential Center during its upcoming All-Star Weekend ...

Concerts July 17-23: Rush, Paul Simon, Lil Wayne, Sarah McLachlan and more

Starts before Friday Rush: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Saturday, Monday and Wednesday, July 16, 18, 20 and 22, at the United Center, ...

Chicago’s summer festival season in full swing as crowds pack weekend events

Chicago’s festival season is officially in full swing, and with so many events happening across the city this weekend, WGN-TV ...

Adamn Killa, Taylor Bennett champion Chicago music for launch of 'Vocalo Hotline'

The two artists led an all-local lineup at free, all-ages concert at Bottom Lounge celebrating local talent and the launch of ...

Patch AM: Which Chicago historian just won a $25,000 Newberry Library book prize?

Spotted on the Chicago calendar: From the Vault: An Evening with Anne & Mark Burnell ...

Lily Allen Drops Most Arena Dates in U.S. Tour in Favor of Theaters

Lily Allen’s “West End Girl” tour was one of the year’s most acclaimed pop outings when it played U.S. theaters earlier this ...

Old Farmer's Almanac releases fall weather predictions. What it says for Chicago area

It may be peak summer heat in the Chicago area, but for those of you looking ahead to crisp fall temperatures, changing ...

Taste of Chicago, Windy City Smokeout among festivals happening this weekend

Some big festivals and concerts are happening this weekend in Chicago. It's summer and that means there's plenty to do, ...

Man charged with trespassing at Gov. JB Pritzker's Chicago home on 4th of July, police report shows

A 46-year-old man was seen on camera allegedly jumping over a fence and walking in the backyard of Pritzker's house.

Chicago P.D. Has A Subtle Connection To A Classic NBC Police Show That You May Have Missed

The One Chicago universe is one of NBC's biggest series right now, and Chicago P.D. shares a secret tie to one of the network ...

Berhalter: Lewandowski signing shows Chicago Fire's ambitions to be a world-class organization

The Fire manager tells USA Today about the process of bringing the legendary forward to Chicago and what the acquisition says ...

10 TV Shows To Watch If You Like The Chi

Itching for another show that's just as good as Showtime's The Chi? These similar series with the same strong sense of community and culture are worth a try.

Harvey, Illinois, man charged in shooting at Scoop Waukegan Car Show and Festival over weekend

The shooting happened around 7 p.m. on Saturday at the Scoop Waukegan Car Show and Festival in downtown Waukegan.

Will this August's total solar eclipse be visible from the Chicago area?

Solar eclipses are always an incredible spectacle to those lucky enough to be in their path, but will Chicago-area residents ...

Actor Cedric Yarbrough shares experience of being in 'Iceboy!' for world premiere in Chicago

Cedric Yarbrough joins Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman for the world premiere; Chicago is the first to see it. ABC7 Chicago ...

Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Had One Condition To Appear In Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire got Chicago's mayor, but not without one condition. Rahm Emanuel's request made the cameo meaningful both on and ...

Styx and Chicago Kick Off Summer Tour: Video, Set Lists

Styx and Chicago kicked off their 2026 summer tour Monday night in West Palm Beach, Florida. The two Chicago-born bands, who ...

With Larry Snelling’s Retirement as Chicago’s Top Cop, Progress on Court-Ordered Reforms Hangs in Balance

It will be up to Chicago's next top cop to complete the hundreds of tasks laid out by the nearly seven-and-a-half-year-old ...

Cinespace Chicago: A behind-the-scenes look at Midwest’s largest film production hub

The largest production hub outside Los Angeles is just a few miles from Chicago’s downtown. WGN’s Tom Skilling visited ...

Deputies arrest robbery suspect in wooded area in Will County, bodycam video shows

Video captured the moment Will County deputies arrested a robbery suspect.