Music
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St. Charles North offers musical tribute with 19th annual Veterans Salute ConcertOct 14, 2025 8:01 pm - St. Charles North High School presents the 19th annual Veterans Salute Concert on Nov. 11, honoring veterans through patriotic and reflective musical performances.
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Concerts Oct. 17-23: Lainey Wilson, Quiet Riot, Tate McRae and moreOct 14, 2025 12:20 pm - Upcoming concerts this week include Lainey Wilson at the Allstate Arena, Phil Vassar at the Genesee Theatre, Quiet Riot at the Arcada Theatre, Tate McRae at the United Center and more.
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Zara Larsson hopes ‘Midnight Sun’ helps complete her pop superstar puzzle
Oct 14, 2025 12:19 pm - Zara Larsson, who recently released her new album “Midnight Sun,” is currently headlining her own concert dates in Europe before joining the iHeart Radio Jingle Ball tour that brings her to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena Monday, Dec. 8.
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D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies at 51
Oct 14, 2025 12:02 pm - D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51.
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Things to do Oct. 17-23: All Hallows Eve, Halloween events, Adam Sandler, iLuminate and moreOct 14, 2025 10:12 am - Magic, monsters and mythical entertainment come together at Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve this weekend. Plus, mark your calendar for comedy shows from Adam Sandler and Nate Bargatze, Halloween events, iLuminate at the Genesee and more.
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Johnny Cash’s son revisits his father’s ‘Lyrics and Legacy’ with Terri Hemmert on Oct. 30Oct 14, 2025 12:25 am - On Oct. 30, producer, singer-songwriter and author John Carter Cash will join Chicago radio legend Terri Hemmert and longtime Johnny Cash chronicler Mark Stielper for “Johnny Cash: Lyrics and Legacy.”
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra cellist and pianist to perform at St. Charles libraryOct 13, 2025 2:20 pm - The St. Charles Public Library continues its Sunday Concert Series with a special performance by two members of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra on Oct. 19.
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What to stream: ‘The Diplomat,’ Gucci Mane, ‘Loot,’ Danielle Deadwyler and Pokemon
Oct 13, 2025 12:27 pm - Keri Russell’s political drama “The Diplomat” premiering its third season and Danielle Deadwyler starring in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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‘Symphony of Horror’: Aurora church to screen original ‘Nosferatu’ with live organ musicOct 13, 2025 11:43 am - Celebrating Halloween season, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Aurora will screen a famous 1922 silent horror film with organ accompaniment on Sunday, Oct. 19.
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Taylor Swift announces new ‘Eras Tour’ docuseries and concert film for Disney+: How to watch
Oct 13, 2025 11:17 am - “Good Morning America” revealed Monday that Taylor Swift will have two new projects at Disney+: a six-episode, behind-the-scenes docuseries titled “Taylor Swift ‘The Eras Tour’ The End of an Era” and “Taylor Swift ‘The Eras Tour’ The Final Show,” a concert film now with the inclusion of “The Tortured Poets Department” section.