Carolina Garibay

Starting January 1, visitors who want to park at the venue during concerts will have to purchase a parking pass. This is the first time sine the theater opened in 1990 that it’s adding parking fees.

La Guadalupana Foods LLC of Chicago has recalled 2,669 pounds of frozen tamales because of misbranding and an unreported allergen. No illnesses have been reported.

This week’s Difference Maker is Star August Ali, one of the state’s few Black Certified Professional Midwives, who is working to address racial disparities in maternal health.

While humans hang up twinkling lights to liven up dark winter evenings, other creatures evolved even more creative ways to illuminate the night by producing light with their own bodies or absorbing light from the sun and re-emitting it.

The Chicago Department of Aviation is inviting travelers to share stories, photos and video of O’Hare memories over the past 70 years as part of the new “O’Hare Moments” campaign.

Manuel Rojas said he owes a big thanks to Chicago Bears fans, after he received thousands of orders for his company’s “Graterhead Hat” after the Bears’ wild defeat of the Packers in overtime Saturday night.

ACT Now Illinois filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to discontinue two federal Full-Service Community Schools grants that support schools and families across Illinois.

MCG Winery is now open for private tasting appointments. The new location doubles as a production facility and tasting room for the company.

Chicago is mourning the loss of chef, entrepreneur and creative force Steve Chiapetti, who died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 58. He leaves behind his wife and two children.

Four new Barnes & Noble stores are opening in 2026, including one at 150 N. State Street in the Loop, which is the former Old Navy store that closed back in 2023.