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Texan Sonny Curtis wrote “Love Is All Around,” “I Fought the Law,” “Walk Right Back” and “More Than I Can Say.” Curtis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 with the Crickets.
The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel is part of larger authoritarian power grab.
Appearing on MSNBC’s “The Briefing with Jen Psaki,” the Democratic governor accused President Donald Trump of following an authoritarian playbook by silencing his opponents and urged Americans to “write letters, write e-mails, post online, speak up [and] protest” ABC’s decision.
The festival features something for everyone, from a documentary on Chicago’s Jackie Robinson West Little League to an Elizabeth Olsen afterlife comedy.
Chicagoans cheered on the choir’s cover of Fall Out Boy’s ‘Centuries’ at a watch party on Tuesday. The choir is moving on to the finals next week.
Tickets are on sale today for the touring show, which stops at Steppenwolf’s 1700 Theater on Sept. 25 and 26.
Redford died “at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved,” according to his publicist.
The newsman and voice of NPR’s “Wait Wait... Don’t Tell Me!” was there for some of the biggest moments of the 20th century. Now, he’s scared about the rise of misinformation.
Chicago directors are leaning into film's favorite new genre: the tech bubble-inspired horror comedy
Locally set movies about crypto ("$Positions”) and a kombucha startup (“Kombucha”) will screen at the Chicago Underground Film Festival this week.
The teen choir are competing in the finals of “America’s Got Talent.” “Now we here,” said one member, “but it’s all based off hard work.”
Chicago fall film guide 2025: Local stories — and emerging filmmakers — dominate must-see movie list
Compelling local tales about everything from baseball to crypto to reproductive rights dominate our fall film guide. Here are 10 pictures to add to your list.
The Rockford-raised director said that “Preparation for the Next Life,” running through Sept. 10 at Alamo Drafthouse Wrigleyville, tackles the “spiritual and emotional cost” of those who toil at the fringes of society.
Watch the performance of “Believer” that catapulted the all-boys choir from the South Side to the next level of the popular TV show. If they win the whole thing, the teens plan to put the $1 million prize toward college.
His radio DJ woke Bill Murray’s character — again and again — in “Groundhog Day.” He started in improv comedy but also played serious roles in Chicago theater.
Jasveen Sangha is the fifth and last defendant to plead guilty or agree to plead guilty in connection with the “Friends” star’s October 2023 overdose death.
Terence Stamp is most known for his portrayal of the bearded General Zod in 1978’s “Superman” and its sequel “Superman II” two years later.
Director Genndy Tartakovsky tapped Steve Greenberg, a Sun-Times sports reporter, and Rich Lufrano to write dialogue based on their real-life banter.
Pritzker has been asked about his political future for years — and he’s always vowed Illinois was his first priority. But pressed by host Kristen Welker on whether he would completely rule out a presidential run, he offers a small glimpse.
From NBC’s “One Chicago” franchise to Netflix’s “Monster” series, locally filmed productions are relying on small businesses for props and set design.
The “Late Show” host told Pritzker he’d be the first Democratic governor in Illinois to finish two terms by January 2027, because “a lot of them end up in the hoosegow.” Pritzker said, “It’s extraordinary to stay out of prison.”