1981: The J. Geils Band played the last concert at the Uptown Theatre in Chicago before it closed. Subscribe to the free ...

1971: The Rev. Jesse Jackson announced the formation of Operation PUSH (People United to Save Humanity, later changed to ...

The College of DuPage’s New Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of maestro Kirk Muspratt, will perform three times on New Year’s Eve at 1:30, 5 and 8:30 p.m. The night will feature a variety ...

Each year, CBS News Chicago remembers some of the many people who made the city tick through a variety of talents and achievements. Here are 62 people whose memories Chicago is honoring in 2025.

The tour begins on July 25 in Ridgedale, Missouri, and wraps up on August 27 in Phoenix, Arizona, covering major U.S. and ...

One hundred years ago, college football's two brightest stars, Ernie Nevers and Red Grange, collided in Jacksonville's first ...

Today in Music History for Jan. 10: In 1917, legendary record producer Jerry Wexler was born in The Bronx, N.Y. He helped shape R&B music with influential recordings of Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles ...

Using books, interviews, and primary news sources, Stacker has compiled a list of 25 times LGBTQ+ artists made music history.

Are you looking for some suggestion of books to read over the holidays or during the new year? Or maybe some gift ideas? Here’s a new list of recommendations from John Williams, Steve ...

Pope Francis’ death in April was potentially the most impactful around the world in 2025. However, he was far from the only famous person to pass away over the course of the year.

Milwaukee Fire Department crews joined the Daisie Foundation on Thursday in surprising students, teachers and staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Kagel Elementary in Walker's Point with holiday gifts ...

This holiday season, take a moment to reflect on the key moments of 2025 and enjoy the sounds of the season with holiday ...