Music
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McHenry County Fair introduces its first Round Bale RumbleAug 03, 2026 12:41 pm - The McHenry County Fair (Aug 4-9) introduces its first Round Bale Rumble competition, where teams race to push massive hay bales. The weeklong fair features rodeo, quad racing, demolition derby, live music, food-eating contests, look-alike competitions, and various free family activities at the Woodstock fairgrounds.
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Ariana Grande will take a break from the public eye after Chicago shows, tour ends
Aug 03, 2026 7:15 am - Ariana Grande has pulled out of an upcoming stage musical in London, producers said, and plans to withdraw from the public eye for a break after her upcoming Chicago shows this week and once her tour ends Sept. 1.
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What to stream: ‘Ted Lasso,’ Billie Eilish, Stray Kids, ‘You Me & Tuscany’ and ‘The Shards’
Aug 03, 2026 5:15 am - The return of “Ted Lasso” and Billie Eilish’s immersive concert film are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Lollapalooza 2026: Our picks for the best music by day and what not to miss
Jul 30, 2026 10:33 am - Just because Lollapalooza is known as the premier summer music festival in Chicago doesn’t mean it can’t have surprises. One of those surprises is the abundance of female performers headlining the four-day fest running Thursday through Sunday in Grant Park.
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K-pop powerhouse BTS say they will not submit music for 2027 Grammys
Jul 29, 2026 12:31 pm - K-pop powerhouse BTS said they will not submit their music for consideration at the forthcoming 2027 Grammy Awards.
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Oscar-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash
Jul 29, 2026 7:00 am - Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard died in a motorcycle crash in Dublin early Wednesday, his management said. He was 56.
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Smoke & Irons Music Fest to benefit Ignite the Courage charityJul 29, 2026 5:30 am - Bartlett firefighters’ Smoke & Irons Music Fest returns Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8, to Apple Orchard Park in Bartlett with a lineup of musical artists and a mission to help those in the community who need it most.
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Chicago and Styx keep their sounds alive on the ‘Windy Cities’ tour
Jul 28, 2026 4:50 pm - Lee Loughnane, a founding member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Chicago and the last original member to remain on the touring circuit, will co-headline Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Saturday with Styx as part of the “Windy Cities” tour.
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Concerts July 31 to Aug. 6: Lollapalooza, Ariana Grande and moreJul 28, 2026 4:20 pm - Upcoming concerts include The Smashing Pumpkins, Charli xcx, Olivia Dean and Tate McRae at Lollapalooza in Chicago’s Grant Park, Ariana Grande at the United Center, Laurie Berkner at Ravinia Festival and more.
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Second Hand Soul summer concert rescheduled to Aug. 27 at Oaks AmphitheaterJul 28, 2026 3:34 pm - The Oak Brook Park District has announced that the Second Hand Soul performance has been rescheduled to Thursday, Aug. 27.