New Illinois bill aims to ban speculative ticket sales for live events
Speculative ticketing is when sellers don't yet have the tickets, but promise to deliver before the event.
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Speculative ticketing is when sellers don't yet have the tickets, but promise to deliver before the event.
People from around the world bought raffle tickets for €100 each for a shot at winning a real Picasso painting worth at least $1 million. About $14 million was raised for Alzheimer’s research.
A local Chicago Iranian artist uses her work to honor her heritage, her history and her Muslim culture.
As of now, the school's operating budget is 60% philanthropic, through donations and grants.
Backpacks, toys, and clothing were arranged to symbolize the site of the bombed girl's school that killed 168, many of the victims were children.
They're using everything from scrap metal to paint to make critical connections.
Their works are now on display at McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park through March 28.
For six months, artists worked with individuals touched by cancer to create a piece that is reflective of their journey.
Bahman Razani said the context of his art is something he was never able to do while living under the current regime.
The only painting famed American artist Norman Rockwell ever did of the Chicago Cubs is now hanging at the Art Institute.
From unique designs to Chicago sports, each garage on the block shares a story through its graffiti-style artwork.
Neighbors say it's likely preventing unwanted graffiti in the neighborhood.
Rolon said he is going back to his roots and is on a mission to make lives better for those back home.
A truly monumental piece of art, 100 feet long and comprised of 21 panels, is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.
Chicago's Uptown neighborhood is blooming with beautiful works of art, thanks to the "Yard Walls" project, launched by Uptown United.
More than 150 juried artists set up shop on Broadway this weekend for the 20th Lakeview East Festival of the Arts.
Riot Fest is taking over the Field Museum in Chicago Tuesday night for its After 5 at the Field evening hours.
Artist Sarah Kraning not only hears music, she sees it. Learn more with Dana Kozlov.
A fresh banana was reinstalled a few minutes later.
An art installation on the Near South Side will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago heat wave that killed hundreds of people.
Preston was selected for the Richard Hunt Award, honoring a renowned Chicago artist while creating opportunities for others.
The mural was supposed to resemble peace and love. However, the victim said she was attacked for speaking up against hate.
Chicago photographer Gonzalo Guzman loves to capture all facets of life in photos.
A new exhibit at Wrightwood 659 in Lincoln Park called "The First Homosexuals" explores LGBTQ history and identity through art and expression.
The hands-on experience introduces children to global creative traditions, builds fine motor skills, and celebrates the power of connection and compassion through craft.
Two off-duty first responders sprang into action after a student collapsed during a track competition in Huntley on Monday night.
One of the best high school softball pitchers in the state takes the mound of a small school just south of Chicago.
Oswego police say the 20-year-old motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Route 34 on Saturday afternoon when he hit an enclosed trailer being towed by a van.
It has been nearly two years since Mayor Brandon Johnson decommissioned the city's controversial ShotSpotter gunshot detection system and vowed to replace it with a "better" alternative.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
A month after Mayor Brandon Johnson vetoed an attempt to halt any future scheduled pay hikes for tipped workers in Chicago, the City Council advanced a compromise to instead pause those raises for two years.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Democratic National Committee officials visited Chicago on Monday as the city made its official bid to host the party's 2028 convention – a rare move after having just hosted the event in 2024.
A nonprofit group is suing to block the Trump administration's blue resurfacing of the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
Chatham residents say they're losing a vital resource as Walgreen's prepares to close its store near 86th and Cottage Grove.
According to AAA, the average price of a gallon of regular gas in Chicago was $5.17 on Friday, up from $3.75 a year ago.
Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas Company customers are likely to see minor credits on their bills for the next three years, thanks to a $125 million settlement agreement announced Thursday by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Chicago gas prices are spiking as the war with Iran drags on, with regular gas nearing $6 in some spots and premium already selling for more than $7 in some places.
In the legal venue of anti-trust enforcement, the state is not taking on the Trump administration, but rather filling a void that state officials say the Trump administration has vacated.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Thirty years ago, Advocate Children's Hospital created a specialized team to transport the smallest patients to get life-saving care. On the anniversary of the Neonatal Pediatric Transport Team, they unveiled some a new ambulance.
U.S. prosecutors allege a man with multiple aliases used the name of the famed Astor family to scam a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million.
Thousands of people marched from the West Loop to Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago on Friday for May Day, with activists calling for workers' rights, stronger labor protections, and increased school funding.
A $170 million-plus plan announced this week will redevelop the Water Tower Place mall on the Magnificent Mile.
The Holiday Club in Chicago's Buena Park neighborhood will soon be going out of business, as the building that houses the popular bar is set to be torn down.
At a meeting on Tuesday, the Lincolnwood Village Board approved a pre-development agreement with the mall, providing a roadmap with the property owner for further preparations and government approvals for redevelopment.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Some youngsters got a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of making opera Sunday at the Lyric Opera of Chicago.
Matt DeCaro, an actor who was a familiar face on the Chicago stage for many years, died this weekend.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Tickets for the 2026 Ravinia Festival season went on sale Thursday morning.
School officials say the response from athletic trainers and paramedics who were there helped save the 16-year-old boy’s life.
Apple is warning all iPhone users to update their devices to the latest iOS as soon as possible to keep their devices safe.
Chicago police are warning of a string of armed robberies targeting bar patrons, some involving unauthorized charges made on victims' phones.
One of the best high school softball pitchers in the state takes the mound of a small school just south of Chicago. And her siblings are helping build a mini high school softball dynasty.
Chicago customs agents said they stopped more than 100 shipments of illegal gun modification devices just in the month of April.
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it is investigating a potential case of hantavirus in an Illinois resident, that they said is not linked to the deadly cruise ship outbreak.
Four people were injured, including a baby and Chicago police officers, in a rollover crash involving a squad car in Chatham.
Two off-duty first responders sprang into action after a student collapsed during a track competition in Huntley on Monday night.
One of the best high school softball pitchers in the state takes the mound of a small school just south of Chicago.
Chicago police are warning of a string of armed robberies, some involving unauthorized charges made on victims' phones.
Monday marks one year since Illinois enacted Karina's Law — legislation aimed at taking firearms out of the hands of people accused of domestic abuse.
Tenants at a South Shore apartment building said they've noticed their rent fluctuating by hundreds of dollars a month due to a change in how their utility billing system is set up.
A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Illinois lawmakers are trying to decide what should happen when artificial intelligence leads to serious destruction or even death, and two of the most influential AI companies in the world are backing opposing state bills trying to answer that question.
Rideshare drivers say it's getting difficult to continue working as gas prices surpass $6 in the city.
One of the best high school softball pitchers in the state takes the mound of a small school just south of Chicago.
It's on to the Grand Rapids Griffins, a team Wolves' head coach Spiros Anastas used to work for.
It's been quite a week for Bryson Graham—being hired as the new executive VP of basketball operations on Monday, to landing the No. 4 overall pick in the draft.
Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while earning the 1,900th of his career, Evan Carter hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Sunday.
White Sox starting pitcher Davis Martin allowed one run on three hits in six innings.
One person was killed and two others were seriously wounded in a shooting late Friday morning in the Greater Grand Crossing neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago.
Police across Chicago and the northern suburbs were investigating a string of overnight smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses.
A teenager has been charged with shooting and killing his father inside their home in southwest suburban Oak Lawn following an argument on Monday.
The Mexican navy helped rescue shipwrecked sailors and retrieve bales of illicit drugs that had been dumped into the ocean.
A man was killed on Tuesday night in a shooting less than a block from an elementary school in the West Englewood neighborhood.
