Acclaimed Chicago bar and music venue The Hideout has been sold to a performer and former employee, but the owners said it will carry on as the same beloved place that visitors have always known.

With hits like “Respect” and “Chain of Fools,” she defined a female archetype: sensual and strong, long-suffering but ultimately indomitable.

Improvised television thrives on unpredictability, and many standout series prove that unscripted comedy can be just as compelling as big-budget drama.

Demi Lovato shared an update on her friendship with Selena Gomez—whom she met on Barney & Friends in 2002—including where they stand today after their ups and downs over the years.

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Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...

ARC Music Festival will return to Union Park for Labor Day weekend in 2026 with a four-day lineup of international artists and fans celebrating Chicago's house music legacy.

One Chicago had a dramatic crossover event that instantly captured the interest of viewers in the franchise! The firefighters hurrying to an emergency, doctors readying to handle critical cases, and d ...

Raised in Alaska and based in Chicagoland, the woman also known as Heather Engholm casts sinuous spells with her solo witch-house project Häxa, whose name is a Swedish word for witch. Her 2024 album, ...

Call it the real life Rydell high! The leather jackets, the Pink Ladies and the summer nights of the iconic film and musical “Grease” are all original ideas that come from Chicago’s Taft High School’s ...

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in “Chicago” and the “Dancing with the Stars” pro will be reuniting with an old friend.

Chicago is hosting a variety of events this weekend, including concerts, plays, and musicals, featuring artists such as Cardi B, Los Tigres del Norte, The High Kings, Kindred the Family Soul, Two Feet ...