Music
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Review: Chaka Khan's 'Hello Happiness' is mini bundle of joy
Feb 19, 2019 6:00 am - Chaka Khan, "Hello Happiness" (Diary/Island Records) With just seven songs in 28 minutes, Chaka Khan's "Hello Happiness" is a little bundle of joy, emphasis on the littl...
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5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbsFeb 19, 2019 5:00 am - Great emancipator To mark the end of the pop-up historical exhibit "Abraham Lincoln: A Man of His Time, A Man for All Times" later this month, there is a closing r...
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Rosary High School to host Irish Pub Night March 1Feb 18, 2019 10:00 pm - Get ready for St. Patrick's Day at Pub Night featuring the Irish music of Switchback on Friday, March 1, at Rosary High School in Aurora. The evening includes entertainm...
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Great Lakes Steelpan Fest to honor legends April 13Feb 18, 2019 10:00 pm - The Great Lakes Steelpan Festival is returning to Creekside Middle School in Woodstock on Saturday, April 13. The festival is open to all music lovers and culminates in...
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Russia Distilled in Elgin explores culture through food, drink, musicFeb 18, 2019 10:00 pm - Explore late 1800s Russian arts and culture through Tchaikovsky's tone poem “Francesca da Rimini” and sample authentic Russian vodka and snacks at Russia Distilled, set ...
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Best bets this week: Gary Sinise at Steppenwolf, Rob Schneider at the ArcadaFeb 18, 2019 5:00 am - Gary Sinise talk Actor and suburban native Gary Sinise reflects on his new book, "Grateful American: A Journey From Self to Service," in a conversation with fellow Stepp...
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Sources: Grand jury convened after new R. Kelly allegationsFeb 18, 2019 12:00 am - A grand jury has been convened in Cook County after new allegations against singer R. Kelly, two sources close to the case told CNN. Attorney Michael Avenatti announced ...
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Fox Valley Philharmonic to host Children's ConcertFeb 17, 2019 10:00 pm - At 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, the Fox Valley Philharmonic will offer its ninth annual Children's Concert. The popular, free-admission concert, under the direction of Music...
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How music stars are paying tribute to Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback specialFeb 17, 2019 6:29 am - Elvis Presley had an impact on countless people, but Mac Davis was a direct beneficiary. The singer of such tunes as "Baby Don't Get Hooked on Me" and "One Hell of a Wom...
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Weekend picks: Motorcycle show features bikes and more in RosemontFeb 17, 2019 6:23 am - Cycle central The Progressive International Motorcycle Show features hundreds of street bikes, dirt bikes, scooters and more this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens ...