Rock
Wu Lyf Postpones North American Tour Dates Due to Visa Delays
Band cites 'delays in visa processing' as reason for rescheduling shows across major U.S. and Canadian cities.
Before Beatlemania, George Harrison Visited His Sister in Illinois
The house where the future Beatle stayed is now for sale, sparking nostalgia and questions about its future
George Harrison's Illinois Home from Before Beatlemania Now for Sale
The house where the 'quiet Beatle' stayed in 1963 is on the market, raising concerns it could be demolished.
Hip-Hop and Rap
Kanye West Postpones Marseille Concert Amid Potential Ban in France
The Chicago rapper acknowledges the need to rebuild trust after past controversies.
Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti & Baby Keem to Headline Chicago's Summer Smash 2026
North West set to make festival debut as part of stacked lineup
Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Chief Keef and Baby Keem to headline Summer Smash 2026
The Lyrical Lemonade festival returns to Bridgeview in June.
R&B
Chris Brown and Usher Announce Co-Headlining 'R&B Tour'
The 33-show stadium trek kicks off this summer and runs through December.
Usher and Chris Brown Announce 2026 Stadium Tour, Including Chicago Stop
The two R&B superstars will perform at Soldier Field on August 21, 2026.
R&B Superstars Chris Brown and Usher to Headline Soldier Field Concert
Tickets for the August 21 show go on sale later this month.
Classical
Legendary Violinist Yehudi Menuhin Celebrated in Radio Interview
WFMT radio honors the birth anniversary of the renowned musician and conductor.
Galesburg Choirs Combine for Rare Duruflé Requiem Performance
Nova Singers and Galesburg Community Chorus unite for a special 175th anniversary concert at First Lutheran Church.
Celebrating Latino Composers in the US
Fiesta program highlights renowned and emerging Latino composers working in the US
Blues
Chicago Blues Festival 2026 Lineup Announced
Free performances across the city from June 4-7 feature top blues acts
GA-20 and Jontavious Willis Bring Traditional Blues Revival to Chicago
The dynamic throwback trio GA-20 and acoustic blues artist Jontavious Willis team up for a can't-miss show at The Garden Club West End.
Eric Clapton Announces Six-City U.S. Tour for Fall 2026
The blues rock icon will be joined by special guest Jimmie Vaughan.
- Five Tornadoes Confirmed in Illinois After Friday's Storms
- Four Big Ten Teams Finish in Top Six at NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships
- Severe Storms Spawn Multiple Tornadoes Across Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin
- Powerful Winds and Tornadoes Rip Through Midwest, Causing Damage But No Deaths
- Powerful Tornadoes Defy 'Bubble' Legend in Bloomington-Normal
- 20-year-old man charged in deadly Geneva car crash
