Today in History: Studio 54 opens By Associated Press April 26, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. On April 26, 1977, the legendary nightclub Studio 54 had its opening night in New...
Your clothes are shedding bits of plastic. Here’s what people are doing about it this Earth Day. By Jennifer McDermott April 22, 2025 at 11:27 a.m. A single load of laundry can release millions that are so tiny wastewater treatment plants...
White House Easter egg roll welcomes thousands By Darlene Superville April 21, 2025 at 2:09 p.m. President Donald Trump welcomed tens of thousands of people Monday to the White House Easter egg roll, saying...
With comics and video games, ‘Native Pop!’ exhibit shows Native American history is not ancient history By Carolyn Stein April 9, 2025 at 7:14 p.m. The exhibit at the Newberry Library has everything from "Star Wars" clips to Polaroid pictures,...
These NCAA Tournament styles stand out in a sea of coaches in team polo shirts and quarter-zip pullovers By Kristie Rieken March 27, 2025 at 5:59 p.m. The styles of Notre Dame's Niele Ivey, LSU’s Kim Mulkey, Alabama’s Nate Oaks and South...
Curated secondhand shopping tours in New York City help move vintage fashion forward By Tracey Teo March 26, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. Visitors can book an appointment to try on vintage items worn by celebrities or enjoy...
New book dives into the history of Lollapalooza By Christopher Borrelli March 18, 2025 at 10:59 a.m. “Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock’s Wildest Festival” traces the ups and downs of...
Forever No More. Operator of mall staple Forever 21 files for bankruptcy protection By Michelle Chapman March 17, 2025 at 4:36 p.m. Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy protection for a second time and plans to close...
Chicago Humanities Spring Festival boasts Leslie Odom Jr., Eve Ewing and Paul Reiser — because culture isn’t dead yet By Christopher Borrelli May 22, 2026 at 7:48 p.m. Chicago Humanities Spring Festival has always been a festival of ideas, never more appreciated than...
Guide: Chicago restaurants and bars with St. Patrick’s Day specials By Samantha Nelson March 10, 2025 at 10:27 a.m. Bars and restaurants are getting into the spirit by serving traditional food and hosting bashes...