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Before the Jackson 5 hit it big, the iconic group saw Chicago as an extension of their hometown of Gary
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (701+ words) The Jackson 5 perform at Chicago's International Amphitheatre. The Jacksons were born in Gary, Indiana, but they were stage-tested in Chicago. Formed in 1964, the iconic group, which included the king of pop " who is the subject of a new biopic, "Michael…...
Sweets maker Ferrero launches new Franklin Park-made Nutella Peanut spread
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (599+ words) Jars of Nutella Peanut by sweet-packaged food company Ferrero make their way through the assembly line inside its Franklin Park factory. Ferrero North America launched the first Nutella flavor in more than 60 years, and it's exclusively made in the Chicago…...
The Rundown: Affordable Care Act premiums up 25%
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1065+ words) Medical Director Dr. Mustafa Alavi stands in an exam room at Erie Health and Dental Center on April 22, 2026. Good afternoon! It's Friday, and today I learned Downtown Chicago used to have six train terminals. (As a train nerd and avid…...
After fight night gone wrong, historic Berwyn Eagles club will stop hosting wrestling to fans" dismay
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (1267+ words) The Berwyn Eagles Club has hosted indie wrestling shows at its west suburban venue for more than two decades. The operator of the iconic indie wrestling venue Berwyn Eagles Club says it will stop hosting shows after more than 20 years…...
Chicago area bookstores are set to host their biggest celebration yet for Independent Bookstore Day
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (652+ words) Some of the many novels for sale at Call & Response Books sit on the Hyde Park bookstore's shelves last year. Despite pressure from competitors like Barnes & Noble and Amazon, Chicago's indie bookstores are preparing for the biggest Indie Bookstore Day…...
Chicago Public Library commissioner discusses books, branches, resources for readers and more
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (13+ words) WBEZ Chicago...
New ballet brings Sandra Cisneros" "The House on Mango Street" to life on stage
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (169+ words) Ballet 5: 8 will premiere the ballet version of Chicago author Sandra Cisneros" coming-of-age novel on May 8 at the Logan Center for the Arts. From left, Lauren Rios, Darissy Matias and Julianna Rubio Slager of Ballet 5: 8 with In the Loop host Sasha-Ann…...
She was told to terminate her pregnancy to remove a life-threatening fibroid. Then she met the "Fibroid Slayer
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (128+ words) Brionna Johnson was 17 weeks pregnant when Loretto Hospital's Dr. Pierre Johnson removed her fibroid that weighed more than 20 lbs. Uterine fibroids are common growths in or on the walls of the uterus that occur in approximately 40% to 80% of people with…...
Who was Ma Rainey? A play has stoked fresh interest in the groundbreaking Chicago blues diva
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (956+ words) Actress E. Faye Butler holds costume jewelry in her dressing room at the Goodman Theatre downtown, Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Butler is starring in the titular role of the theater's production of August Wilson's "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" and studied the real-life singer…...
Summer movies 2026: Richard Roeper's 10 most anticipated
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (396+ words) Summer movie season is nearly here. These are the movies our former critic thinks you should put on your calendar, starting May 1. Imagine if we lived in a movie world where only three feature films were arriving in theaters in…...