2's Got Your Ticket: "Purpose" showcases director Phylicia Rashad's production about complicated family dynamics
You'll meet a family of overachievers dealing with the problems that impact us all.
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You'll meet a family of overachievers dealing with the problems that impact us all.
It's fair to say that the character "Mrs. Doubtfire" is an American treasure, even if she is Scottish.
The fight to save a neighborhood from the wrecking ball is playing out on stage at Steppenwolf Theatre.
A family in Afghanistan struggles to survive after the U.S. withdrawal.
It features a bold performance by the actress playing Richard III.
"We so desperately want to connect. And maybe that's not the best way to do it."
"The whole notion of killing your friend in the ring and having to live with that and learning to have to forgive yourself for that, the redemptive part of that was also very powerful."
CBS 2's Jackie Kostek has a look at the live music behind the colorful movements delighting audiences for decades.
Some favorites are highlighted in this week's edition of 2's Got Your Ticket.
Do you have New Year's Eve plans yet?
The actor who brings Ebenezer Scrooge to life has been playing the role for 16 years.
A beloved Christmas film has been adapted for the stage and it's become a Chicago holiday tradition for more than two decades.
A homespun evening of Christmas joy is on stage at the Studebaker Theater that features the magic of Jim Henson's puppetry.
Entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a peek at the Broadway-bound production.
It's a laugh-out-loud farce examining a bad day at the White House and the women who keep the country from imploding.
Something magical is happening at the Goodman Theatre.
"I think it's important to remember first and foremost when you're collaborating, just because it's not your idea, doesn't make it a bad idea."
A stunning production of an ancient Greek myth is on stage at Writer's Theatre in Glencoe.
Some of the opening night festivities include a big block party outside the Music Box Theatre on Southport Avenue.
Masked Mexican wrestling is thrilling and entertaining, and now it's made its way to the stage of the Goodman Theatre.
CBS 2 Entertainment Reporter Vince Gerasole has a look at the lessons it explores and a conversation with actor Joey Slotnick.
She will be in the city through September 30th. Her first stop is at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater.
CBS 2 entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole has a look at this year's nominations.
CBS 2 entertainment reporter Vince Gerasole sat down with the show's creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Over the years, a man-eating plant from outer space has brought cheers and fears to countless audiences.
After arriving at the destination, the rider pulled out a firearm and demanded the driver to get out of the vehicle, to which he complied.
Diamond Fleming, 21, was taken into custody on Friday just after 5 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Paxton Avenue.
Chicago police say around 3:30 a.m., they found a 26-year-old man outside on the ground who was shot in the leg in the 0-100 block of East Goethe Street.
Further investigation indicated that the victim was in a fight with a 35-year-old man who pulled out a knife and attacked her before leaving the scene.
Breezy winds from the south on Sunday are helping boost the temperatures.
In a filing on Saturday, the U.S. State Department, however, did not address a judge's demands that the Trump administration detail what steps it is taking to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States.
In a surprise announcement Friday, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she will not seek a third term in office in 2026.
Consumer sentiment fell sharply in April for the fourth straight month as the trade war fuels worries about inflation and employment.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
The Deerfield Public Schools District 109 board heard an earful — with some being passionate and unhappy about the alleged incident.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
CBS News Chicago spent months trying to get a simple answer from Lynwood Mayor Jada Curry about her salary.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The device is smaller than a grain of rice — and is suited particularly to help newborn babies with congenital heart defects.
The Lake County Health Department confirmed to the school district that the person is isolated from others and undergoing treatment.
According to the public health department, the cuts affect 22 contracts and over 100 staff positions.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
California’s governor says the highway is set to reopen in time for summer. It was closed to the public after the devastating Palisades fire.
Health officials at the Gaza hospital evacuated patients from the building after one person claimed they got a call from someone identifying himself with Israeli security shortly before the attack.
As the Trump administration continues itis battles on tariffs and immigration policy, the president traveled to Miami to attend a UFC fight along with Elon Musk and RFK Jr.
This comes after U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian foreign minister spoke in Oman. The talks will take place next Saturday.
The victim told police he was shot by another man who drove off in a gray vehicle.
Police said two men got into an argument on the pedestrian bridge outside the UIC-Halsted stop shortly after 6 p.m., when they started shooting at each other.
It happened around 2 a.m. outside Samah Hookah Lounge in the 1200 block of West Devon Avenue.
After arriving at the destination, the rider pulled out a firearm and demanded the driver to get out of the vehicle, to which he complied.
Diamond Fleming, 21, was taken into custody on Friday just after 5 p.m. in the 6700 block of South Paxton Avenue.
Chicago police say around 3:30 a.m., they found a 26-year-old man outside on the ground who was shot in the leg in the 0-100 block of East Goethe Street.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
Robin McElroy paid her property tax bills on time for more than a decade, only to be told her home had been "sold for delinquent taxes."
"You can outrun the police in certain circumstances. We terminate pursuits for safety reasons. But you can't outrun technology," Oak Brook Police Chief Brian Strockis said.
A south suburban man under investigation for mishandling remains at his crematory has previously been fined for taking bodies from a hospital without a funeral director license.
Researchers at the Shedd Aquarium are putting tiny trackers inside fish living in the Chicago River to study them and the environment.
Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti scored in the shootout, and the Winnipeg Jets clinched the franchise's first Central Division title and the No. 1 seed for the Western Conference playoffs with a wild 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Baldwin's hit to left scored Luis Robert Jr. from second and gave Chicago a second straight win following an eight-game skid.
A spokesperson for the team says her experience was nothing less than legendary.
Matas Buzelis added 20 points and Coby White scored 16 with nine rebounds for the Bulls.
Boston had five errors, leading to six unearned runs for Chicago. The Red Sox have committed a major league-high 19 errors in 15 games.
Police late Thursday night had not specified exactly what happened.
Along with the local alderman, the neighbors are asking the city to boost the police presence in the area.
Harrison Area detectives were investigating late Wednesday.
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling announced the 18 total charges during a media conference on Monday.
Police said, around 1:10 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 3200 block of Clinton Avenue.
