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Photos: Music Theater Works' CAROUSEL
Music Theater Works’ second production of its 2024 season, Carousel, in the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts In Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, is now playing through August 18. Check out production photos below!. Carousel, with music by Richard Rodgers and book and...
Park Ridge BMO Harris Bank robbed at gunpoint; police seek suspect
PARK RIDGE, Ill. - A BMO Harris Bank in Park Ridge was robbed at gunpoint Friday morning, according to police. According to authorities, the suspect entered the bank, located at 615 Busse Highway, around 11:37 am. The offender was described as a man in his 20s with a medium build,...
Carpentersville Dam approved for removal starting later this month, says forest preserve district
After almost a decade of planning, the Carpentersville Dam on the Fox River will be removed starting in late August, according to a news release. A ceremony marking the dam's removal will be scheduled at a later date. The dam is part of the Fox River Shores Forest Preserve in...
Hit-and-run driver badly injured scooter rider downtown, police say
CHICAGO — Police are asking for help as they try to find the hit-and-run driver who left a scooter rider badly injured downtown. The crash occurred around 5:56 p.m. on July 26 in the 600 block of West Taylor Street. According to a Chicago police crash report, a 45-year-old...
Two shot inside Englewood restaurant, Chicago police say
CHICAGO (CBS) — Two men are hurt after a shooting inside a restaurant in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood Saturday afternoon. According to the Chicago Police Department, a 34-year-old man was inside the restaurant, Shack Seafood and Steak, in the 7300 block of South Halsted Street around 4:30 p.m. when a 33-year-old man walked in and shot him in the face and arm. Then, a third man, 34, pulled out a gun and shot the first shooter in the thigh and the back. The first victim was transported to the University of Chicago Medical Center and was initially reported in serious condition. The two suspected shooters were taken in for questioning. Two weapons were recovered after the incident, and police are investigating.
How does the Chicago Air and Water Show impact animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo?
CHICAGO — Huge crowds will flock to the Lake Michigan shoreline this weekend for the annual Chicago Air and Water Show, and the animals at the Lincoln Park Zoo will get a front-row seat. But how do they feel about all of the noise? “It’s very similar to a human, how we feel when something […]
New virtual reality experience allows you to dive in to Navy SEAL tour
It’s Navy Week at Navy Pier, and U.S. Navy Recruiting Command is showcasing the Nimitz, a mobile, state-of the-art virtual reality experience that simulates an actual high-speed Navy SEAL mission.
Gluzman, Moser a simpatico Brahms duo on a noisy night at Grant Park
On Friday’s overcast evening, Carlos Kalmar led the penultimate program of his 25-year tenure as artistic director and principal conductor of the Grant Park Orchestra. For those who have spent many such nights with Kalmar and his Grant Park colleagues at Millennium Park’s Pritzker Pavilion, there was a palpable if implicit air of wrapping things up, while Kalmar led a varied, colorful program with the engaging expertise one has come to expect over his many years of leadership.
Chicago’s Kennedy Blades will wrestle for a gold medal after beating 3 higher seeds in her Olympic debut
PARIS — Chicago native Kennedy Blades will wrestle for a gold medal Sunday after a stellar Olympic debut that included one of the tournament’s best throws by any competitor — regardless of gender or weight class. Blades, 20, went 3-0 Saturday to reach the 76-kilogram final, notching wins against three higher-seeded opponents. She will wrestle world champion Yuka Kagami of Japan in the final ...
Remembering the 1919 Chicago Race Riot
This week marked the 105th anniversary of the deadliest race riot in the nation’s history—the 1919 Chicago Race Riot. The tumult was born from a simmering stew of racial resentment caused by the steady migration of African Americans from southern cities into the northern “Promised Land.”. Between...
PorchFest Roscoe Village returns with dozens of local musicians
The neighborhood music festival was created during the pandemic to help the community get together. Now PorchFest Roscoe Village retruns each summer featuring local artists performing on front porches throughout Lake View and Roscoe Village.
Terisa Griffin Celebrates 18 Years of ‘Better Love Yourself Trunk Party’ at Malcolm X College
Terisa Griffin hosted her iconic “Better Love Yourself Trunk Party” at Malcolm X College, providing essential supplies and workshops for college-bound students and their parents (Photo Courtesy of Terisa Griffin). Back-to-school season is upon us, from daycare to college. Regardless of the level, many resources in our community...
Chicago to Host BACK TO THE FUTURE's First Ever Fan Night
Broadway In Chicago will host BACK TO THE FUTURE'S first ever Fan Night at the Cadillac Palace Theatre on Friday, August 16. Fans of the beloved franchise are encouraged to cosplay as their favorite characters or dress in their favorite ‘50s, ‘80s, or Prom Night attire for the 7:30pm performance of BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL. The first 300 fans arriving in themed attire will receive an exclusive limited-edition BACK TO THE FUTURE FAN NIGHT poster with additional surprises coming throughout the evening. Show tickets are required to attend the Friday, August 16 Fan Night performance and may be purchased now at https://bit.ly/BTTF_FanNight.
Saturday Forecast: Cool temps become warm as sunshine dominates the day
CHICAGO — A whole lot of sunshine is being paired with an unseasonably cool start to the day across the Chicago area, with conditions expected to warm up just fine as the day goes on. Tonight. Mainly clear, cool and comfortable, but a little bit chilly away from Lake...
Firehouse Block Party for Peace returns for 17th year
The North Lawndale neighborhood will gather for the 17th Annual Firehouse Block Party for Peace on Aug. 24. The family-friendly event has music, food, bounce houses, breakdancing and more. Rapper Big K.R.I.T. will be coming the festivites this year.
Millions of Ovens Popular in Illinois Recalled Due to Fire Hazard
There are more than a million Samsung ovens that are very popular in Illinois that are now under an urgent product recall due to a fire hazard according to a new safety bulletin. I don't normally make much noise about product recalls since they happen all the time, but this...
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