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Museum Of Science And Industry Marks 80th Anniversary
The museum opened its new "80 at 80" exhibit, featuring 80 artifacts from the museum's collection, including several rarely seen items.
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The museum opened its new "80 at 80" exhibit, featuring 80 artifacts from the museum's collection, including several rarely seen items.
A show opening tonight in Chicago pays tribute to the man who's been called "the father of rock and roll."
Kanye West's new album, Yeezus, is stark, abrasive and combative. It is not "minimalist," even by Kanye standards; but after the grandiose orchestral production that was My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, the record feels less like entertainment and more like a confrontation.
First, Millennium Park had The Bean. Now it also has "the screen."
The exclusive streaming radio station on Radio.com is where fans of Under The Dome can get insight into the show through music!
A University of Chicago graduate, Sahlins helped create The Second City theater in 1959 with business partners Howard Alk and Paul Sills.
This Thursday could be an important day for a long-neglected piece of Chicago blues history, reports WBBM's Kris Kridel.
David Cross isn't afraid to be abrasive. His generally unthreatening physical presence hides a soul eager for social anarchy.
Looking for something to do this weekend?
At the Coffee Fest trade show at Navy Pier - after surviving five elimination rounds, the last two baristas standing squared off on who had the better design in the "Latte Art" competition.
Bruno Bartoletti, an orchestra conductor who was associated with the Lyric Opera of Chicago for a half-century, and who championed modern opera as well as classic works, died on Sunday in his native Tuscany, a day before his 87th birthday.
There are some Chicago connections to the Tony Awards being handed out tonight for the best of Broadway. The story from WBBM's Regine Schlesinger.
Gathering today south of Chicago's loop are America's authors and the people who read their books on paper or on screen. The author's job after the writing is over has changed radically over the years, as John Cody reports.
Brad Pitt has been making surprise appearances at screenings of his new zombie film, "World War Z," and he showed up at a screening in Chicago last night.
Blues fans filled the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on Thursday for the first night of the 30th Annual Chicago Blues Festival.
Without citing specific evidence, Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung blamed the hack on "foreign sources hostile to the United States."
Henyard wasn't in the office a day after a report revealed the village is more than $3.5 million in the red, and village employees wouldn't say when she will be.
Organizers are hoping to tap into new audiences by inviting content creators on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and X to this month's DNC.
These alarm from the Anti-Defamation League is another challenge to pro-Palestinian protest organizers, who have faced a legal battle with the City of Chicago to get permits to protest near the convention.
Former President Donald Trump proposed three debates against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris on three different networks.
Thieves targeted Kias and Hyundais because some models do not have engine immobilizers—technology that has historically been standard in other vehicles.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
Experts say insurance companies are paying close attention, and the average person should be doing so too.
The hike was fueled mainly by the company's Safety Modernization Program to replace nearly 2,000 miles of dangerous, old, deteriorating natural gas pipes.
Posts shared online have urged other attendees of both the festival itself and afterparties to get checked out.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Medical professionals warn of young people drinking excessively and using drugs, necessitating hospital visits.
Iowa now bans most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Across the country, four states ban abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy, and 14 states have near-total bans at all stages of pregnancy.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
The guidebook goes well beyond the city's 77 official community areas—highlighting neighborhoods on a more granular level.
Starting Sunday, customers can bring a used denim item — any brand, in any condition — to a Target store and trade it in for a coupon worth 20% off a new denim purchase.
The way things had been going, owner Alfio Sciacca was not sure Amici would make it a year. Now, everything has changed.
Bally's took possession of the River West property July 5.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
They said taking part in a Chappell Roan show was, to say the least, far from something ordinary.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Magnum will start at an as-yet-unspecified date in the fall.
Thousands of people joined relatives of hostages to gather to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the way he has handled the war against Hamas.
They're protesting the lack of worker protections against the unregulated use of artificial intelligence.
A video released by the state emergency service of Ukraine shows rescue crews clearing debris at a house near Kyiv. They say a downed Russian weapon fell on it.
In Spain, the sun forced both locals and tourists to seek refuge in the available shade. While temperatures also topped 100 degrees in Italy.
Politico first reported receiving internal campaign research documents from an anonymous sender.
Saturday events also included Ellen DeGeneres' sold-out last standup and a Metallica show at Soldier Field.
He was treated by fire crews who arrived on the scene. He was taken to Mt. Sinai, where he died.
A dry west/northwest wind flow of 5-15 mph will keep humidity levels low.
Two men are facing charges after police say they ran onto the field Saturday during the game between the Cubs and the White Sox.
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count in Paris again, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
CBS News Chicago obtained a 22-page document, but the majority of the document was blacked out with redactions.
An alderman wants to get a new home repair grant program to help homeowners who live near where the DNC is being held.
Grayson told his superiors he was about to terminate the pursuit. But he did not stop.
Former Secret Service agent McCarthy said security for both conventions is now even under more scrutiny since the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
The department has now confirmed they will be providing emergency medical support both inside the secure perimeter that will be going up around the United Center.
The U.S. powered its way to the top of the Olympic medal count in Paris again, continuing a streak that's been going on for years.
The Chicago Cubs beat the crosstown White Sox 3-1 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep.
Caleb Williams showed signs of promise in the No. 1 draft pick's preseason debut.
A goal from forward Mallory Swanson in the 57th minute clinched the gold medal for Team USA.
Ian Happ homered leading off the game, Cody Bellinger connected and the Cubs went deep four times before hanging on to beat the White Sox.
Uvalde city officials released a massive trove of audio and video recordings connected to the May 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary School after a legal fight.
Gloria Gastelum, 54, and her son, German Vargas, 22, were charged with felony drug charges.
More than five weeks have passed since hotel workers allegedly pinned down D'Vontaye Mitchell outside the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee.
Police believe a third shooting in the same 24-hour period was an accidental self-inflicted shooting.
Police said the teens blocked the road in front of a woman, and surrounded her car when she came to a stop.