Set in a tidy, no-frills group house somewhere south of the Chicago metropolitan area, “Downstate” gives us four disparate housemates with one thing in common: they’re all registered sex offenders.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater at Navy Pier presented the Midwest premiere of “Jaja’s African Hair Braiding,” a comedy that enjoyed a twice-extended Broadway run and was nominated for five Tony Awards ...

The sesquicentennial (150-year, upper left) and centennial (upper right) designs for the Illinois state flag are candidates ...

Fans got a chance to meet current players and top prospects who are eager to compete to be a part of a team that can start to ...

TV presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing professional Janette Manrara is featuring in the UK tour of Chicago as Roxie ...

Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates says a fact-finding process underway now is “stacked against” the CTU, opening the door for a strike as early as March.

Student performances in drama and music — plus an annual crowd-pleasing event for children with special needs — are among the ...

Promising a “fight” to protect all Chicagoans, Mayor Brandon Johnson said yesterday he has not reached out to the White House in the face of Republican President Donald Trump’s ongoing threats against ...

Photo via Live Nation Today, Jan. 22, Tedeschi Trucks Band have re-emerged to announce the expansive Live In 25 Tour. From ...

Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

From national funding initiatives and emerging talent showcases to leadership changes and awards season updates, the industry ...