Entertainment

In ‘Sinners’ and his music, Buddy Guy is keeping the blues alive. It hasn’t been easy.

For Chicago musician Buddy Guy — a stalwart and staunch defender of the blues — there’s nothing more important than keeping his chosen genre at the forefront of conversation. His new album, “Ain’t Done With the Blues,” released last week on Guy’s 89th birthday.

French bistro, event space to replace Geneva’s Graham’s 318 Coffee House after sale to new owner

‘Everybody is welcome here’: Martini Room celebrates 20 years in downtown Elgin

Following the light: The Black Keys’ ‘No Rain, No Flowers’ puts a feel-good spin on a turbulent year

Enjoy food, music and fun at Gurnee Days Aug. 9-10

Book Review: Jason Mott’s ‘People Like Us’ explores the struggles of semi-fame and American identity

Police and residents play basketball at the 2023 National Night out at Cerny Park in Warrenville.

Meet your local first responders at National Night Out events

Towns across the suburbs are hosting National Night Out celebrations with family activities, food and emergency vehicle displays.

This image released by Prime Video shows Eddie Murphy, left, and Pete Davidson in a scene from “The Pickup.” (Prime Video via AP)

What to stream: Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson team up and ‘King of the Hill’ and ‘Wednesday’ return

New Orleans legend Big Freedia returning with a new gospel album and Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson teaming up for the armored truck action comedy “The Pickup” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.

“King of the Hill,” starring Peggy Hill (voiced by Kathy Najimy), left, Bobby Hill (voiced by Pamela Adlon) and Hank Hill (voiced by Mike Judge), returns after a 15-year hiatus.

Hank Hill returns to a changed world in new ‘King of the Hill’ episodes

Hank Hill is back and he’s the same ol’ Hank Hill, but a lot of things around him have changed. The lovable animated hero of “King of the Hill” has returned from a 15-year lull and he isn’t sure what boba tea is, how ridesharing works and more.

Bar Louie's sixth Chicago-area location will open Tuesday at the Chicago Marriott Northwest in Hoffman Estates.

Bar Louie opening new location in Marriott near Now Arena in Hoffman Estates

Bar Louie, which left a property adjacent to Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg in 2020, will open its sixth location in the Chicago region inside the newly renovated Chicago Marriott Northwest near the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates on Tuesday.

Moody Blues bass player and vocalist John Lodge, center, brings his 10,000 Light Years Band to the Arcada Theatre Wednesday, Aug. 6, and the Des Plaines Theatre Thursday, Aug. 7, for his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” show.

Moody Blues bassist John Lodge keeps his drive as a singer in a rock and roll band

John Lodge, bass player and vocalist for the legendary British band The Moody Blues, brings his “Singer in a Rock and Roll Band” tour to St. Charles Aug. 6 and Des Plaines Aug. 7.

Rock band The King of Mars performs at last year’s Smoke & Irons Music Fest in Bartlett.

Bartlett firefighters’ Smoke & Irons Music Fest for charity returns Aug. 7-9

Bartlett firefighters’ annual Smoke & Irons Music Fest to raise money for local assistance of those in need returns with the introduction of a kickoff party on a third day this Thursday.