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Violinist Samuel Williams holds mini concerts for travelers passing through O'Hare Airport
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (433+ words) October 7, 2026 / 10:29 PM CDT / CBS Chicago If you've traveled through O'Hare, you've likely heard the music of Samuel Williams. Every day, the virtuoso violinist plays for an audience of travelers, with his stage in the pedestrian tunnel that links the CTA…...
‘Chicago Fire’ Season 15: When to Watch New Episodes on Peacock
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (263+ words) Tech > Services & Software > Streaming Services Chicago Fire, the longest-running series in Dick Wolf's One Chicago franchise, returns this week for season 15. Here's how to watch. October 5, 2026, 6:00 am ET Chicago Fire, the longest-running series in Dick Wolf‘s One Chicago franchise…...
Column: ‘Chicago Stories’ returns to WTTW with new histories, familiar but refreshed
1+ week, 4+ day ago (881+ words) Four new episodes are coming Fridays in October, telling Chicago stories that you may have heard before, but are filled with fresh insights and information. The latest batch of documentaries arriving from WTTW-Ch. 11’s generally worthwhile and entertaining “Chicago Stories…...
Chicago Med, Fire and PD refresher: Where each One Chicago show left off last spring
1+ week, 6+ day ago (405+ words) Summertime has come to an end, and the fall TV season is officially upon us! New seasons of Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago PD are fast approaching, but after a longer summer hiatus fans might need a bit of…...
Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Joliet celebrates induction and restoration at same time
2+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) The Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Joliet holds it annual induction ceremony this weekend, but this they’re also celebrating its full repair after severe storm damage. And a beloved icon is back as well. The Illinois Rock…...
From America’s Sweethearts to Chicago: Reece Weaver Becomes Roxie Hart
2+ week, 1+ day ago (1445+ words) Fortunately, working in the travel industry gives me access and insight into what's new and noteworthy around the world. Sometimes, though, the best travel stories lead you back to somewhere you've already been. In 2024, I travelled to New York City…...
Why Chicago Is the Best Big City in America for Multi‑Generational Travel Right Now
2+ week, 4+ day ago (667+ words) Chicago has figured out something many big cities haven't: how to give toddlers, school-age kids, parents and grandparents completely different experiences without making the family split up all day. Stand 103 stories high, watch baseball at legendary ballparks, wander through immersive…...
Kanye West Returns to Chicago To Celebrate His Mother
2+ week, 3+ day ago (255+ words) Kanye West returned to Chicago on Tuesday for a tribute that connected the rapper with one of the city's academic and cultural figures. A section of the South Side now carries his mother's name, giving the late professor a permanent…...
‘A builder of people’: Ye returns to Chicago as his late mother, Donda West, is honored with street naming
2+ week, 4+ day ago (352+ words) The educator and former Chicago State University professor was remembered for shaping generations of students, artists and community leaders. Ye (formerly Kanye West) returned home to Chicago on Tuesday with a single message: to celebrate his late mother, Donda West....
Review: A classy, retro ‘Play On!’ brings Duke Ellington swing to Chicago Shakespeare
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (205+ words) I first dug “Play On!,” Sheldon Epps’ delightful combination of the song stylings of Duke Ellington and the plot twists of the Bard, back in 1998. Chicago’s Goodman Theatre had resurrected the slick title after a too-brief Broadway run, and Chicago…...