1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (543+ words) Chicago's iconic Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is expanding to Nashville in spring 2028, marking its first location outside Illinois at 414 Union Street. (AI generated image) Chicago's legendary Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse is packing up some of its signature steakhouse swagger and heading south....

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (282+ words) Chicago has officially opened a new Buddy Guy exhibit in the Main Hall of Terminal 2 at O'Hare International Airport, honoring the blues icon and the city’s musical roots. The display was unveiled ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend by…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (552+ words) Some Chicago traditions take decades to become traditions. Others arrive fully formed, seemingly out of nowhere, and you know almost immediately that they are going to be something special. Music of the Baroque's Chicago Water Music is one of those....

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (524+ words) There was no quiet way to celebrate 100 years of the Arcada Theatre. The historic St. Charles landmark celebrated its centennial Sunday with a star-studded, daylong party featuring Priscilla Presley, Chubby Checker, a parade through downtown and a massive Twist dance…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (412+ words) Mayday is a thrilling, funny Apple TV surprise. "Mayday" just landed on Apple TV on September 4, and we happened to stumble across it. Before we knew it, we were completely hooked. It is smart, thrilling, funny with no wasted moments…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (155+ words) Grammy, Emmy and Academy Award-winning artist Common will headline this year's Chicago Live! festival at Navy Pier on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 9 p.m., bringing his unmistakable sounds and Chicago spirit to the Lake Stage for a free performance overlooking Lake Michigan. The…...

2+ week, 5+ hour ago   (203+ words) The festival’s opening night features performances from the 2 Brown Sisters, Joel Ross, Good Vibes and the acclaimed duo of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap. The combination of rising artists and jazz veterans reflects the festival’s long-standing mission: honoring the…...

2+ week, 51+ min ago   (242+ words) Ahoy, Chicago! Jewel-Osco is taking over North Avenue Beach on Thursday, September 10, for an evening of beach volleyball, charity, music and plenty of pirate-themed fun as the hometown grocer celebrates its 127th anniversary. From 6 to 10 p.m., Jewel-Osco’s Shiploads of Celebrations & 3rd Annual Beach…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (707+ words) The biggest change is the addition of four new or newly expanded experiences: Global Stage Dinner, Asian Night Market, Chef Demos and the Dine Around Series. The festival opens Sept. 23 with the new Global Stage Dinner, a ticketed, multi-course experience…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (933+ words) Dolly Parton, the beloved singer, songwriter, actress, businesswoman and philanthropist whose music and unmistakable personality made her one of the most recognizable Americans in the world, has died at 80. Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Nashville. Her death was announced by…...