Ahead of its July return to Grant Park, the food and music lineup for the 2026 Taste of Chicago was released Thursday. The ...

Chicago’s vibrant music scene traces back to the early 20th century when it became the go-to destination for jazz and blues musicians, artists who helped set the stage for the next century of popular ...

Chicago is packed with things to do this Memorial Day weekend, from Forever Mine Fest and Sueños to Belmont-Sheffield Music ...

Chicago Public Media (CPM) today announced the launch of “The Vocalo Hotline,” a new weekly radio show designed to bring ...

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In the heart of Chicago’s Grant Park, the Sueños Music Festival celebrated Latinos over Memorial Day weekend. Thousands flocked downtown Chicago for the fourth edition of the festival that has brought ...

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Taste of Chicago 2025 in Grant Park will feature musical performances from Lupe Fiasco, JoJo and Elvis Crespo along with lots of tasty food. The annual free food festival will be held Sept. 5 through ...

Compared to other big cities, Chicago arrived late to the punk rock scene, but when it did, it was first embraced in gay bars such The Greenleaf (which later became Oz) and La Mere Vipere. It was in ...

Some years, it feels like when we get to the beginning of the new culture season, classical music hits the snooze button and doesn’t really get rolling until late September or October. It doesn’t stop ...