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When “Hamilton” first hit the stage, a giddy Jose Contreras rushed to a vintage store reeking of tobacco to buy something resembling Founding Father garb. Contreras, then a teenager, also became obsessed with the musical’s soundtrack. “I would play the …

When “Hamilton” first hit the stage, a giddy Jose Contreras rushed to a vintage store reeking of tobacco to buy something resembling Founding Father garb. Contreras, then a teenager, also became obsessed with the musical’s soundtrack. “I would play the …

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order Trump signed during his first …

A coalition of state attorneys general filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., are challenging an executive order Trump signed during his first …

Along 26th Street in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, Monday felt like an ordinary day. For many residents, that’s the problem. No floats, no parties, no revelers celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the annual Mexican tradition on May 5th. “It’s sad, it’s …

Along 26th Street in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, Monday felt like an ordinary day. For many residents, that’s the problem. No floats, no parties, no revelers celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the annual Mexican tradition on May 5th. “It’s sad, it’s …

A clout-heavy lobbyist who has represented the Pritzker, Wirtz and Reinsdorf families and the producers of Lollapalooza is Mayor Brandon Johnson’s choice to chair the board of the convention and tourism agency known as Choose Chicago. Guy Chipparoni, CEO of …

A clout-heavy lobbyist who has represented the Pritzker, Wirtz and Reinsdorf families and the producers of Lollapalooza is Mayor Brandon Johnson’s choice to chair the board of the convention and tourism agency known as Choose Chicago. Guy Chipparoni, CEO of …

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” a family drama that received its world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2024, has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it was announced Monday. The play, which was commissioned by Steppenwolf, bowed in Chicago in …

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ “Purpose,” a family drama that received its world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre in 2024, has won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, it was announced Monday. The play, which was commissioned by Steppenwolf, bowed in Chicago in …

Performers and stage managers at Chicago’s venerable comedy venue The Second City are threatening to strike if they are unable to reach an agreement with management over wage increases. The Actors Equity Association announced the possibility of a strike. Negotiations …

Performers and stage managers at Chicago’s venerable comedy venue The Second City are threatening to strike if they are unable to reach an agreement with management over wage increases. The Actors Equity Association announced the possibility of a strike. Negotiations …

It was clear from the way left-hander Shota Imanaga grabbed the back of his left leg and limped off the field Sunday that he wasn’t going to be able to make his next start. The Cubs made that official on …

It was clear from the way left-hander Shota Imanaga grabbed the back of his left leg and limped off the field Sunday that he wasn’t going to be able to make his next start. The Cubs made that official on …

Three staff members at a south suburban middle school were fired due to inappropriate conduct with a student, the school district announced Monday. The Bolingbrook Police Department said it was investigating allegations that a staff member at Brooks Middle School …

Three staff members at a south suburban middle school were fired due to inappropriate conduct with a student, the school district announced Monday. The Bolingbrook Police Department said it was investigating allegations that a staff member at Brooks Middle School …

As the Sky move closer to their season opener May 17, it’s vital that they sharpen their rotation and their revamped style of play. They have two more preseason games to do that, including one Tuesday against the Lynx. It’ll …

As the Sky move closer to their season opener May 17, it’s vital that they sharpen their rotation and their revamped style of play. They have two more preseason games to do that, including one Tuesday against the Lynx. It’ll …

After two consecutive years of winning lottery draws, the Blackhawks finally experienced the more likely outcome — falling in the order — during the 2025 NHL Draft lottery Monday. The Hawks entered the day with a 72.4% chance of falling, …

After two consecutive years of winning lottery draws, the Blackhawks finally experienced the more likely outcome — falling in the order — during the 2025 NHL Draft lottery Monday. The Hawks entered the day with a 72.4% chance of falling, …