TOPDOG/UNDERDOG & More Lead Chicago's October 2026 Top Theatre Shows, Chicago

World Business Chicago skips City Council ethics hearing about videos featuring Mayor Brandon Johnson

In four videos , the mayor narrates investments on the city’s South, West, Southwest and Northwest sides. To critics, the ...

Council Hearing On City Domestic Violence Program Canceled After Not Enough Alders Show Up

Only eight alderpeople showed up to a hearing Thursday about the city's victim services program, one short of the number ...

New York Jets injury report paints concerning picture ahead of crucial Week 4 matchup against Chicago Bears

The Jets’ Week 4 injury report is not looking great heading into Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. Running back Breece Hall, who left the Week 3 loss to the Lions early with a quad injury, has ...

Greg Abbott pulls endorsement of Texas House candidate after video shows DWI arrest, racial slur

David Flores, the Republican nominee for House District 144, has lost Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement after a video showed Flores use a racial slur while being arrested for drunk driving.

Ira Glass says Chicago ‘is a city of loudmouths’

Ira Glass will be at the Athenaeum Theater with the writer Etgar Keret for Chicago Humanities Fest. This event is presented ...

Despite clown show at the top, local FBI still ‘very good at what they do’

Reading about the various humiliations visited upon the FBI by its director, I decided to check up on my old pals in the ...

Why the Housewares Show is leaving Chicago for a new city

This week, the International Housewares Association and Andmore jointly announced a major change in location and timing for ...

Column: What's next for Kyler Gordon? Chicago Bears make it clear he has to earn his return

The Bears opened up Kyler Gordon's 21-day practice window as he returns from the physically unable to perform list. But the ...

Chicago Bears stars volunteered for field goal duty after early-season struggles

The Chicago Bears are coming off an impressive Monday Night victory, which propelled them to a 2-1 record to start the season ...

Chicago Auto Show: 'Behind the Wheel' test-driving event returns to Oakbrook Terrace

The event runs until October 4, 2026. OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. (WLS) -- The Chicago Auto Show's "Behind the Wheel" event returned to the west suburbs for the weekend. The event features a bigger vehicle ...

Video shows Chicago police shoot man allegedly armed with knife in River North

COPA has released video from an April 2025 Chicago police shooting involving a man allegedly armed with a knife.

TOPDOG/UNDERDOG & More Lead Chicago's October 2026 Top Theatre Shows

Chicago is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings.

Chicago Hunts for Its Next 45-Foot Showstopper Before Oct. 23 Deadline

Chicago is on the hunt for a 45-foot-plus tree to light up Millennium Park this winter. Think your spruce has what it takes?

Michael Douglas: One Helluva Ride, Live in Conversation in Chicago

The legendary star of Wall Street, Romancing the Stone and Basic Instinct comes to Chicago to tell the remarkable story of ...

Chicago International Film Festival returns for 62nd year with 170 films across city neighborhoods

From the South Side to downtown, 170 films arrive in Chicago this October for the 62nd International Film Festival, featuring ...

Search Is On For Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree

Chicagoans can submit nominations online through Oct. 23. Norway spruce and fir trees and trees within 15 miles of the city ...

Inked & Amped Chicago Rocked the Ramova

Music, tattoos, local vendors, fashion and art came together in Chicago on Thursday, Sept. 17, for Maverick x SPIN’s second Inked & Amped event. The high-energy 21+ event took place inside the ...

A Dirge For The Doomed: Scraping The Bottom Of The Barrel At Fan Expo Chicago 2026

The lineup for Savage Avengers that we never knew we wanted at Fan Expo Chicago 2026 Credit: Me. It was famous Renaissance ...

Must-See Concerts and Comedy Shows in October 2026

Must-See Concerts and Comedy Shows in October 2026 include performances by Kelela, Olivia Rodrigo, Maria Bamford, and more.

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 ...

Search Is On for Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree. Here’s How to Enter Your Showstopper

The Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events has announced its annual search for the city’s official Christmas tree, ...

Slayer Buenos Aires Concert: Reign in Blood in Argentina on 14 December

The Slayer Buenos Aires concert on 14 December 2026 brings Reign in Blood in full to Movistar Arena. Tickets start at ARS ...

Events this week in Cambridge and Somerville: HonkFest, Arabic heritage celebration and “Practical Magic”‘s Alice Hoffman

For a searchable calendar of events with your choice of list or map view, or to submit an event of your own, go to the main ...

Bomb Threat Delays Steve Lacy Show At Chicago's Aragon Ballroom

A bomb threat briefly halted a Steve Lacy concert in Chicago. Police say it wasn't real — but the FBI is still watching.