Music
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Maren Morris’ ‘Dreamsicle’ album invites healing as she embraces her new life
May 13, 2025 8:33 am - When country star Maren Morris would voice support for the LBGTQ community, she thought she was doing it as an ally. She didn’t realize it at the time, but she was also speaking up for herself, too. She explores those themes on her new album, “Dreamsicle.”
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Things to do May 16-22: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Bill Bellamy, Car Fun on 21 and moreMay 13, 2025 6:43 am - Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Anime Central, the Autograph and Sports Card Show, Bill Bellamy, Car Fun on 21, Wheaton French Market and more happening this week.
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The Eurovision Song Contest is back. Here’s how and who to watch.
May 12, 2025 11:40 am - The Eurovision party is officially underway: a week of power pop, outrageous outfits — and, inevitably, protests — that culminates in the final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night.
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Warrenville church to host concert with acclaimed pianist Ervino RiegerMay 12, 2025 10:22 am - Community Baptist Church is hosting a concert by award-winning symphonic pianist Ervino Rieger on June 1. It is part of the church’s mission of bringing exceptional musical talent to the community.
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What to stream: ‘Paddington in Peru,’ Prince Royce, ‘Mormon Wives’ and Doom: The Dark Ages
May 12, 2025 10:15 am - Paddington bear going on an Indiana Jones-style adventure in “Paddington in Peru” and Alexander Skarsgard playing a robot with free will in Apple TV+’s series “Murderbot” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Lainey Wilson rules the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards once again, Alan Jackson is honored
May 09, 2025 7:45 am - It was her night once again. Lainey Wilson took home the top prize at the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards — the title of entertainer of the year — for a second year in a row. And that was after she cleaned house, taking home trophies for both female artist and album of the year.
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The Who will perform one last time in Chicago Sept. 7
May 08, 2025 10:54 am - British rock band The Who are saying their final goodbye to North America this summer with “The Song Is Over North America Farewell Tour,” playing Chicago’s United Center Sunday, Sept. 7. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m Friday, May 16.
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Kendrick Lamar enters BET Awards with a leading 10 nominations for the ceremony’s 25th anniversary
May 08, 2025 8:40 am - Kendrick Lamar extends his dominant musical reign, entering next month’s BET Awards as the leading nominee with 10.
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Concerts May 9-15: Sturgill Simpson, Rauw Alejandro, Ministry and moreMay 07, 2025 8:57 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Sturgill Simpson, Rauw Alejandro, xikers 2025 World Tour, Clay Walker, Saint Motel, Ministry and more.
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Things to do May 9-15: Craig Shoemaker, Mother’s Day events, Dave Barry and moreMay 07, 2025 12:48 pm - Mark your calendar for comedian Craig Shoemaker, the International Gem and Jewelry Show, Mother’s Day events, Jim Jeffries’ comedy show, Dave Barry at the American Writers Museum and more happening this week.