University officials say finances have taken a hit from declines in research funding and foreign student enrollment. Faculty ...

Her new album, “Wor$t Girl in America,” is her first to ever pop up in top spots on Billboard charts after years of hustling.

Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods grapple with the closure of seven grocery stores. An estimated 400,000 music fans ...

The Smashing Pumpkins smashed expectations of their Friday finale. In the tough battle of Billy vs. “Brat,” Chicago’s alt rock heroes held their own and brought in a respectable crowd — and not just ...

Some may still question Sombr’s overnight rockstar status, but he certainly doesn’t. The 21-year-old entered Lollapalooza Thursday like he owned the place, getting an escort to the stage in a classic ...

The Chicago Board of Education made the unprecedented decision to reject the budget proposed by Chicago Public Schools’ superintendent Thursday and instead approved a revised plan that cancels more ...

Thousands of people who lost federal food assistance due to expanded work rules will receive a one-time $400 benefit starting Saturday, according to state officials. The Families Receiving Emergency ...

The Women's Professional Baseball League, the first nation-spanning U.S.-based professional league in the sport for women since 1954, will hold its opening day in Springfield Saturday.

For the New Zealander, the headlining slot was a way to “complete the circle” of a Lolla journey that began in 2014 when she was just 17.

Lollapalooza 2026 will go down in history as the year when the pop girlies ruled the stage. And John Summit. The Naperville born-and-bred DJ landed a slot at the same time as Lorde, one of five ...

Lollapalooza 2026 kicks off Thursday, and if you notice there are more women in Grant Park, there are — at least where music acts are concerned. This year’s lineup is dominated by women artists, with ...

The county’s public health system is on track to provide nearly $500 million in free or discounted care in 2027 as more people lose or drop health insurance ...