WE Day: 15,000 Illinois Students Making a Difference
WE Day Illinois celebrates 15,000 students making social change with performances by Ciara, Paula Abdul, and Nico & Vinz. The event honors youth who earned...
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Steve Harvey: “All Of Our Children Were Murdered”
Steve Harvey hosts emotional town hall on Chicago gun violence featuring mothers who lost children. Raw, powerful conversation addresses the city's ongoing crisis....
Spike Lee Releases Chi-Raq Trailer
Spike Lee releases controversial Chi-Raq trailer, a modern adaptation of ancient Greek play addressing Chicago's violence through women's movement....
CD Baby Hosts Sold-Out DIY Musician Conference in Chicago
CD Baby sold out its first DIY Musician Conference in Chicago with over 1,000 musicians from 12 countries attending. The event featured industry experts and...
Amy Schumer Raps With Talib Kweli on Stage
Comedian Amy Schumer surprised audiences by showcasing her rap skills on stage with Talib Kweli in Chicago, performing Kanye West's 'Get Em High'....
Honor Emmett Till’s 60th Anniversary
Events across Chicago honor the 60th anniversary of Emmett Till's death, including lectures at DuSable Museum and ceremonies at Burr Oaks Cemetery....
Travis Scott Arrested at Lollapalooza for Stage Rush
Travis Scott was arrested at Lollapalooza after encouraging fans to storm the stage. His performance lasted only 5 minutes before police intervention....
Erykah Badu Performs at Taste of Chicago
Erykah Badu delivered an electrifying performance at Chicago's premier food festival, captivating crowds with hits like 'On and On' and 'Tyrone.'...
Steve Harvey Absent from Gala Due to Daughter’s Accident
Steve Harvey missed his foundation's annual gala in Chicago due to daughter Lori's horse-riding accident in Kentucky. The event raised $1 million despite his absence....
Jennifer Hudson Gives a Peek Inside the Making of Her Album
Jennifer Hudson opens up about her JHUD album featuring Timbaland's 'Walk it Out' and R. Kelly collaboration, calling it her most personal work yet....
Jennifer Hudson Brings Back the Music
Jennifer Hudson offers a behind-the-scenes look at creating her song 'Bring Back the Music' with Mali Music, showcasing her passion for music in the studio....
Popular Music Artist Faints While Performing (VIDEO)
Kid Cudi fainted while performing at Chicago's North Coast Festival after jumping into the crowd during 'Pursuit of Happiness.' The rapper assured fans on Twitter...
LOOK! It’s Steve Harvey and Kem
R&B artist Kem thanked Steve Harvey backstage at a Chicago taping of the Steve Harvey Show. The air date for Kem's segment has not yet...
Chicago Residents Find Hope Amid Violence
Chicago finds renewed hope through Jackie Robinson West All Stars' Little League World Series run, uniting a city struggling with ongoing violence. The team's success...
Pete Wentz DJs at Hard Rock Hotel Chicago
Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz delivered an electrifying DJ set at Angels and Kings in Chicago's Hard Rock Hotel, creating an unforgettable night of music...
Jennifer Hudson – “Walk it Out” ft. Timbaland
Jennifer Hudson releases her sexy new single 'Walk it Out' featuring Timbaland, showcasing a bold, edgier side alongside her powerful vocals....
Common and Donda’s House Launch Youth Job Program in Chicago
Common and Kanye West's Donda's House announce Chicago Youth Jobs Collaborative to provide year-round employment for 1,000+ youth ages 16-24....
Kanye West’s Sophisticated Chat with Morning Riot
Kanye West visits WGCI's Morning Riot in Chicago for a more sophisticated discussion, showing his happier side while maintaining his signature Yeezus persona....
Dave Chappelle: Why He Left Hartford Stage
Dave Chappelle explains why he walked off stage in Hartford during his Chicago show, giving his colorful version of the rowdy crowd incident....
George Daniels’ Chicago Music Store Vandalized
Legendary Chicago record store George's Music Room, owned by industry veteran George Daniels, was vandalized by thieves. The closed store was set to reopen....
Chicago Honors Chaka Khan with Street Naming and Celebration
Chicago honored 10-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan with a street naming ceremony and declared July 28, 2013 'Chaka Khan Day' in her hometown....
Chicago: 72 Shot, 12 Dead Over July 4 Weekend
72 people were shot and 12 killed in Chicago over Independence Day weekend, highlighting ongoing gun violence issues. The violence contrasted sharply with the peaceful...
Chaka Khan Street Honor and Celebration Day
Ten-time GRAMMY winner Chaka Khan will be honored by Chicago with a street naming ceremony and official Chaka Khan Day celebration on July 27-28....
Funeral Services for Roger Ebert Today
Funeral services for beloved Chicago Sun-Times film critic Roger Ebert will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago....
AT&T, Case-Mate & Common Aid Chicago Youth
AT&T and Case-Mate partner with Grammy-winning rapper Common to create art-inspired smartphone cases benefiting Chicago youth. $5 from each case sale supports Common's nonprofit Common...
