Lauren Warnecke

You may not think political theater and actual theater have much in common, but you don't have to look far to see life imitating art.

Resilience and tenacity are themes coursing through this year's fall dance calendar.

The Town of Normal is rebooting its long-running civic engagement program teaching residents the ins and outs of town operations.

Heartland Theatre Company 's play writing workshop is back by popular demand, repeating last spring's course, Writing the Short Play.

Unabashed bibliophile Cathy Marston looks for a three-peat in Chicago as she sets a third literary work on the Joffrey Ballet.

Quintessential to Chicago tap lore is Jumaane Taylor’s Supreme Love, a tour de force that pushes the best of the best to the limit. When Andrew Carr was in the original 2015 cast, he was only 11. Always ahead of the curve, Carr has been choreographing since he was 15 and went viral earlier this year with his video Universe 4 Two, featuring M.A.D.D. Rhythms company members. Carr’s insatiable attention to detail and instinctive musicality have pushed his seasoned, unparalleled excellence over the line.

Musician Stefen Robinson, who performs as Yea Big, is reviving his monthly music salon in a new location.

WGLT catches up with U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood on the farm bill, federal budget and international affairs.

Here are 3 things to do for the weekend of Sept. 7-8, 2024, curated by WGLT's Lauren Warnecke.

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood is impressed by the scope and scale of Midwest Food Bank's operation.