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"Purpose," which debuted at Chicago's Steppenwolf Theatre, nominated for 6 Tonys

The play "Purpose" debuted in 2024 at the Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago and is now nominated for six Tony Awards. Vince Gerasole took a look at its Chicago roots.

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4-year-old boy critically hurt after being found shot in head on South Side

4-year-old boy critically hurt after being found shot in head on South Side

Chicago State program offering credentials in quantum, semiconductor workforce

Chicago State program offering credentials in quantum, semiconductor workforce

Workers at 6 Chicago area nursing homes set to go on strike on Oct. 16

Workers at 6 Chicago area nursing homes set to go on strike on Oct. 16

Google to invest $4.3 billion in Constellation Energy nuclear plants

Google to invest $4.3 billion in Constellation Energy nuclear plants

First West Nile Virus death of 2026 reported in DuPage County

First West Nile Virus death of 2026 reported in DuPage County

Tickets for "ZooLights" at Lincoln Park Zoo on sale

Tickets for "ZooLights" at Lincoln Park Zoo on sale

Some White Sox fans hope power of prayer keeps miraculous playoff run going

Some White Sox fans hope power of prayer keeps miraculous playoff run going

Dry and quiet for Chicago Tuesday night

Dry and quiet for Chicago Tuesday night

Hydraulic issue diverts LA bound American Airlines flight back to O’Hare

Hydraulic issue diverts LA bound American Airlines flight back to O’Hare

South Side businesses hold meeting following string of overnight burglaries

South Side businesses hold meeting following string of overnight burglaries

Raccoon wanders in during candlelight service at Manhattan church

Raccoon wanders in during candlelight service at Manhattan church

Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd District

Race for Congress: Donna Miller vs. Mike Noack in Illinois' 2nd District

Disney announced rate hikes for its theme parks

Disney announced rate hikes for its theme parks

California couple charged with child abuse in surrogacy scandal

California couple charged with child abuse in surrogacy scandal

Students, teachers protest for better school conditions in France

Students, teachers protest for better school conditions in France

Students, faculty call for accountability amid Cornell University gang rape investigation

Students, faculty call for accountability amid Cornell University gang rape investigation

Dad surprises 2 sons at Deer Path Elementary School after returning from Army deployment

Dad surprises 2 sons at Deer Path Elementary School after returning from Army deployment

Trump facing backlash over comments about Iran, Democrat-led cities in California

Trump facing backlash over comments about Iran, Democrat-led cities in California

Kane County Sheriff removing Flock cameras from concerned subdivision

Kane County Sheriff removing Flock cameras from concerned subdivision

Chicago musician blends Little Village roots with modern pop on new album

Chicago musician blends Little Village roots with modern pop on new album

Windy City Ghostbusters win back control of their charity

Windy City Ghostbusters win back control of their charity

White Sox and fans preparing for potential ALDS clincher in Game 3 vs Guardians

White Sox and fans preparing for potential ALDS clincher in Game 3 vs Guardians

Grandstand: Bridgeport’s family-owned home for White Sox fans

Grandstand: Bridgeport’s family-owned home for White Sox fans

Chicago Hauntings: A shocking visitation on All Souls' Day at St. Rita of Cascia Church

Chicago Hauntings: A shocking visitation on All Souls' Day at St. Rita of Cascia Church

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