Music
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Batavia record shop ahead of the curve in vinyl comebackMay 14, 2017 11:00 pm - To hear music industry analysts tell it, one would think that vinyl records have made some sort of dramatic comeback in just the past year or so. Those of us in the Tri-...
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Sunday picks: Catch 'Mamma Mia!' with momMay 14, 2017 7:25 am - 'Mamma Mia!' with mom Celebrate Mother's Day with a special screening of the 2008 musical/romantic comedy film "Mamma Mia!" with emcee, writer, musician and game sh...
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Shunned by radio, women in Nashville embrace outlaw statusMay 14, 2017 7:22 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. - As a member of the country trio Pistol Annies, singer-songwriter Angaleena Presley often got questions about the lack of women on country radio, which...
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Barry Manilow cancels Wednesday performance in RosemontMay 14, 2017 1:00 am - Barry Manilow's performance scheduled for Wednesday at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont is being postponed, according to an announcement on the singer's Facebook page. "Ba...
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Weekend picks: Rides, animals and more as Santa's Village opensMay 13, 2017 7:25 am - Christmas in May Ride the new Super Cyclone coaster, see an animal show or play some carnival games when Santa's Village Azoosment Park opens for its 2017 season startin...
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Brandy, Tyrese perform at Mother's Day music festival
May 13, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Platinum-selling R&B singers Tyrese, Brandy, Anthony Hamilton and Kem celebrated Mother's Day two days early at a concert in front of feverish fans in Br...
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Stevenson High free guitar concertMay 13, 2017 1:00 am - Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire will host a spring guitar concert Monday. The free show is set for 7 p.m. in the west auditorium. If you can't make it, the concert...
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With new album, Kendrick Lamar emerges as artist of the year
May 12, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Rappers who morph into superstars usually follow a well-traveled path that includes an overabundance of collaborations with other artists, radio-friendly...
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The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
May 12, 2017 7:00 am - iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending May 11, 2017: Top Songs 1. I'm the One (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne), DJ Khaled 2...
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Weekend picks: Gad Elmaleh brings standup to Schaumburg ImprovMay 12, 2017 6:00 am - Gallic greetings French-Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh is celebrated throughout Europe. Catch him live doing standup comedy at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Roa...