"Dhaba on Devon Avenue" at Writers Theatre after 5 year journey
"Dhaba on Devon Avenue" has finally made it onto the stage at Writers Theatre in Glencoe five years after it was initially meant to debut.
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"Dhaba on Devon Avenue" has finally made it onto the stage at Writers Theatre in Glencoe five years after it was initially meant to debut.
The winning bid for the original Birkin bag set a record for the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction, Sotheby's said.
Sir Paul McCartney's 2025 tour is making two stops in Chicago this fall for its grand finale.
Bobby Sherman was a teen idol in the 1960s and '70s with bubblegum pop hits like "Little Woman" and "Julie, Do Ya Love Me."
The University of Chicago Crime Lab's Policing Leadership Academy tackles some serious topics like how to make data-driven decisions or how to help officers handle on-the-job trauma.
Brian Wilson was one of the world's most influential recording artists.
Award winning actor Steve Carell is scheduled to address Northwestern class of 2025 at the university's 167th commencement Sunday, June 15.
Justin Baldoni's $400 million lawsuit against his "It Ends With Us" co-star, Blake Lively, and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, was dismissed by a judge on Monday.
The South Shore Drill Team Performing Arts Ensemble has dazzled audiences for 45 years. In June, current and former members will honor that legacy with a special performance.
It might not feel like summer outside but Memorial Day weekend means beaches are open and preparations for events and parades were underway Friday.
Sueños Music Festival returns to Grant Park this Memorial Day weekend with headlining performances from Shakira and Don Omar.
Lollapalooza has released the day-by-day schedule for its 2025 festival performances.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones, and Kygo are among this year's performances in Highland Park from June 6 to Aug. 31.
Food host and TV personality Alton Brown is coming to Chicago for one day only on his "Last Bite" tour.
Over 85,000 attendees are expected to attend the 2025 C2E2 convention in Chicago over the weekend.
Check out Val's Halla Records and Oak Park Records with Jackie Kostek.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Summer Smash tickets went on sale Friday. The music festival at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview features headliners like Future and Young Thug.
The Lollapalooza 2025 lineup is here, featuring Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo among the headliners.
The Chicago Bulls' six NBA championship banners have been removed from the United Center rafters after they were damaged during a concert.
The Trinity Irish Dance Academy is celebrating St. Patrick's Day by performing for students and staff at schools all weekend long.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Roberta Flack's intimate vocal and musical style on "Killing Me Softly with His Song" and other hits made her one of the top recording artists of the 1970s and an influential performer long after.
Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 8200 block of South Houston Avenue, where they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his neck.
Chicago police said officers responded to a report of a person shot and found a man and a woman in an alley who were hit by gunfire.
The storms can produce damaging winds and cause flooding, as one to three inches of rain are expected in some areas.
Horses and humans and the gentle bond between them. For a program in north suburban Lake Forest, the motto is "best days happen here." Equestrian Connection provides therapy services to people ranging in age from 2 to over 100.
Harmony Square is the result of 10 years of planning. Construction on the $38 million venue started a year ago.
President Trump signed the country's first major legislation aimed at regulating cryptocurrency on Friday, hailing "the exciting new frontier" for the technology.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
President Trump has been diagnosed with a minor vein condition known as chronic venous insufficiency after he noticed swelling in his legs.
A Chicago protest dubbed the "Make Good Trouble Rally" on July 17 in honor of late U.S. Rep. John Lewis was held in Daley Plaza Thursday evening.
Maurene Comey is the daughter of former FBI director James Comey, who was terminated by President Trump in 2017.
The listing came with flashy social media videos to market the place that property owner Frank Diaz wasn't even selling.
The federal tax credits, which are meant to get drivers behind the wheel of electric cars, end Sept. 30.
ComEd is launching a $10 million customer relief fund for lower-income customers having trouble paying for electricity as prices rise.
The Antioch, Illinois, family said they wanted to share their story so others don't make the same mistake.
The rideshare customer made it very clear that her frustration is not over the amount of money that was charged, but rather that she was charged at all without her permission.
It is becoming apparent that the increase in ticks and tick bites is correlating to emergency room visits in Chicago and the rest of the Midwest.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Parkinson's disease is a neurogenerative disease that affects more than 1 million people in the U.S. While some cases are caused by genetics, the cause is unknown in most.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban on Wednesday, ruling 4-3 that it was superseded by a newer state law that criminalizes abortions only after a fetus can survive outside the womb.
The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.
Some of the fans who received the email have long histories with the team, and there are a lot of concerns.
The Board of Trade Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and federal holidays.
Right now, it is not exactly clear how the tax will be passed onto the consumer. But vaping products and popular Zyn pouches will now be subject to a 45% tax — up from 15%.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has delivered a victory for environmentalists in the battle over the regulation of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS.
On Tuesday, July 1, the city's minimum wage will go up, along with wages for tipped workers, as part of Chicago's One Fair Wage Ordinance.
The Giallo Geltao event at the Logan Theatre in Logan Square is bringing four nights of Italian horror films paired with cold, sweet treats.
CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
Connie Francis was a wholesome pop star of the 1950s and '60s whose personal life was filled with heartbreak and tragedy.
After years of working on and performing their song, "Pursuit," Chicago band Pixel Grip woke up to a surprise when they heard a sample of their song in a Travis Scott track.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
The Mendez family's legal fight centered on the trauma they endured after officers, acting on a tip from an informant, burst into their home with guns drawn. But they were in the wrong place, because they failed to verify the informant's information.
Chicago police said officers responded to a person shot and found a man, whose age was not released, and a 37-year-old woman in an alley who were hit by gunfire.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking when storms will likely appear in the Chicago area.
Jules is a 7-year-old calico with a soft, beautiful coat and a personality to match. Mild-tempered and sweet, she loves gentle attention and will politely meow or rub against your leg when she’s ready for pets and chin scratches.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.
The storms can produce damaging winds and cause flooding, as one to three inches of rain are expected in some areas.
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
Officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 8200 block of South Houston Avenue, where they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his neck.
The man accused of the murder of Chicago Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso two years ago took the stand in his own defense Friday at his trial, claiming he shot the officer "out of pure fear."
NASCAR is hitting pause on its Chicago Street Race for a year, officials said.
In 2017, Chicago police officers pointed guns in the face of Peter Mendez, then 9 years old, after raiding the wrong home. On Friday, Peter, now 17, spoke out for the first time about his family's $2.5 million settlement with the city.
The 1995 Chicago heat wave, which took place 30 years ago this week, remains the Chicago area's deadliest weather disaster.
The children left behind and the hidden toll of domestic violence in Chicago.
Three Chicago pharmacies were hit by burglars overnight. Police have not yet connected the three burglaries, but small business owners said this crew has hit them more than once and cost them thousands in damage.
Chicago Public Schools interim CEO Macquline King sat down with us to discuss the district's precarious financial situation and how she plans to reassure parents after a tumultuous year.
The Chicago White Sox breezed past the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 on Friday night.
DJ Moore and his Moore2Life Foundation teamed up with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago at Bartlett J. McCartin Club in Bridgeport to hand out backpacks filled with school supplies donated by Cradles to Crayons to 120 kids.
Seiya Suzuki hit a three-run homer, and the Chicago Cubs stopped Boston's 10-game win streak with a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox.
The Huskies are returning just four starters from last season, which was highlighted by a huge upset of Notre Dame in South Bend.
occer players ages 18 and 19 gathered at Lake View High School, 4015 N. Ashland Ave., to try out for the Abbott Dream Team.
A man who was attacked in River North while visiting his kids last week is warning others after learning about another similar attack in the neighborhood a short time later.
Prosecutors said Steve Farzam has allegedly impersonated first responders since 1999 and entered the Palisades Fire zone by using forged firefighter credentials.
Wisconsin election officials have found that the former Madison city clerk broke five election laws during the 2020 presidential election.
A Wisconsin judge has approved releasing a woman from a mental hospital, more than a decade after she nearly killed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man.
The LaSalle County Sheriff's office said Ronald W. Martin Jr., 45, was taken into custody.
