Sarah Jessica Parker offers words of encouragement to Northwestern University graduates

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker addressed the Class of 2026 at Northwestern University at their commencement ceremony at the United Center Sunday.

• Jun 15

40 years ago: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards take stage at Chicago Blues Fest

Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.

• Jun 9

"Late Show with Stephen Colbert" set to debut at Museum of Broadcast Communications this summer

Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

• Jun 8

Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.

"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.

• Jun 8

Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72

Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."

• Jun 5

Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams is Madden NFL 27 cover star

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.

• Jun 3

Peabo Bryson, singer known for Disney movie hits, dies at 75

Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.

• Jun 3

When Bob Dylan was just an aspiring musician hanging around the UChicago dorms

You may never have heard about it, but before Bob Dylan got to Manhattan and blazed his trail to fame, he spent about a month on and around the University of Chicago campus.

• Jun 2

Joe Negri, known as Mr. Rogers' "Handyman," dies at 99

Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.

• Jun 1

Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced

President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.

• Jun 1

Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.

• May 25

Bill Kurtis signs off as scorekeeper and judge on NPR's "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"

Former CBS Chicago anchorman Bill Kurtis​ has signed off from his role as the judge and scorekeeper on the NPR weekly news quiz show "Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me!"

• May 24

Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, footage shows

Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.

• May 22

CBS News Radio signs off after nearly 100 years: "An American institution"

After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.

• May 22

Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale

Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

• May 22

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