The announcement set the schedule for Chicago’s 2026 lineup of festivals and events, continuing through celebrations for the holiday season.

Chicago’s favorite fight song, “Bear Down,” began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being a city’s rallying cry.

Forever Mine Music Festival makes its debut in Chicago this spring, celebrating the sounds that defined a generation while spotlighting where R&B and house music are headed next. The first-year ...

The free summertime classical series in Millennium Park will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with work from dozens of ...

Read this story for free. To continue reading, sign up for The Rundown and get unlimited access to WBEZ.org. Chicago soul band Hollyy released their debut album last week. They’re celebrating this ...

When Chicago singer-songwriter adan diaz found out he would be performing on the first night of Lollapalooza, he thought it must be a mistake. The 20-year-old musician got the call when he was headed ...

Chicago jazz singer Paul Marinaro’s prior full-length record, on which his baritone voice supported the Metropolitan Jazz ...

As it marks its milestone 15th anniversary, Collaborative Arts Institute of Chicago has officially rebranded as Art Song Chicago. The new name reflects the organization’s longstanding mission to ...