South Shore Roller Derby is recruiting! Mark your calendars for February 13 and 20, 2024. It's your chance to dive headfirst into the thrilling world of roller derby.

Swing by NEO New Vistas High School Sportsplex, 5201 US-6, Portage, IN, from 7-9pm, and get ready to be swept off your feet—literally. Whether you're a seasoned skater, a newbie on wheels, or just curious about the chaos, we want YOU! Skaters, refs, non-skating officials—everyone's welcome.

HIGH DEMAND FOR TICKETS PROMPTS AN EIGHT-PERFORMANCE EXTENSION WEEK FOR MARY ZIMMERMAN’S WORLD-PREMIERE ADAPTATION, THE MATCHBOX MAGIC FLUTE, A FAMILY-FRIENDLY OPERA IN MINIATURE ***PERFORMANCES OF THE TONY AWARD WINNER’S NEW TAKE ON MOZART’S BELOVED MASTERWORK CONTINUE THROUGH MARCH 17; OPENING NIGHT IS FEBRUARY 19***

Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club and Jairo Torres have mutually agreed to terminate the winger’s contract. The move opens a Designated Player slot on the Fire’s roster.

Chicago Fire FC II Announces 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Regular Season Schedule || Fire II will begin its 2024 campaign on the road against the FC Cincinnati 2 on March 17; Chicago will face Toronto FC II on March 22 at SeatGeek Stadium in Home Opener

The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission (NIRPC) has been selected to host one of 65 Fellows placed nationwide as part of the Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellowship program. The program aims to build capacity in economically distressed areas across the U.S. while cultivating the next generation of economic development leaders.

Cast and production team announced for BrightSide Theatre production of Ira Levin’s comedic thriller DEATHTRAP, March 8th - 24th
|| BrightSide Theatre Youth Theatre to additionally perform MEAN GIRLS JR. Saturday matinees and Sunday evenings during the first two weekends of DEATHTRAP

JENNIFER MORRISON STARS AS “PENELOPE,” LEADS AN ALL-FEMALE, ALL-CHICAGO CAST OF 13 IN MARGARET ATWOOD’S THE PENELOPIAD, DIRECTED BY SUSAN V. BOOTH, CHOREOGRAPHY BY JOANN M. HUNTER ***BOOTH’S FIRST PRODUCTION TO DIRECT AS NEW GOODMAN ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, THE CHICAGO PREMIERE APPEARS MARCH 2nd - 31st IN THE ALBERT THEATRE***

**** Recommended   Fans of the beloved TV show "The Golden Girls" will love "Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue!"  I was only an occasional viewer, but I must say, this cast has the ladies’ character quirks down pat.  This is a comedy that anyone – TV viewer or not – will enjoy.  The cast is terrific and the laughs are real!  4 Spotlights

**** Highly Recommended   Since I knew absolutely nothing about Sufjan Stevens or his 2005 concept album Illinois, I didn’t know what to expect when I went to see Illinoise at Chicago Shakespeare.  Judging by all the cheers from the audience, everyone else was in on the secret.  Stevens’ music portrays Illinois – the people, the history, the geography – while throwing in zombies, killer wasps and UFOs.  The company tells these stories completely in exquisite dance routines. I am in awe!  4 BIG Spotlights

Hockey is returning to the Friendly Confines! The 2025 Discover NHL Winter Classic® will feature the Chicago Blackhawks hosting the St. Louis Blues at Wrigley Field.