The Secret Behind Dyeing the Chicago River Green
Learn how Chicago Plumbers Local 130 make the emerald magic.
Riot Fest 2025 Sunday: Green Day, Idles, Hanson, and More
Riot Fest ended its 20th anniversarywith a bang and an official proclamation.
Riot Fest 2025 Saturday: Weezer, John Stamos and the Beach Boys, Gwar, and More
Weezer headlined, but the Beach Boys and Stamos stole the show.
Riot Fest 2025 Friday: Blink-182, “Weird Al” Yankovic, and More
Riot Fest kicked off its 20th anniversary with five stages of music.
Riot Fest Tips from a Concert Photographer
Whether it’s your first time or you’re a veteran fan, I’m sharing my best Riot Fest tips.
Softcult and She’s Green are a Shoegaze Dream at Cobra Lounge
Shoegaze revival’s rising stars delivered a show straight out of the ‘90s.
Heart Rocks Ravinia Festival
Heart didn’t skip a beat at their Chicago show at Ravinia Festival.
My Favorite Moments from Big Ears Festival 2025
The festival spans genres from jazz and hip-hop to bluegrass and classical.
Toro y Moi and Panda Bear Pack Salt Shed for an Electropop Dance Party
Toro y Moi and Panda Bear returned to Chicago supported by Nourished by Time
Where to Find Hollywood History in Chicago
Visit three locations from Chicago’s filmmaking history on the city’s North Side.