**** Recommended **** The latest production at the Towle Theater, a rock opera called "Murder Ballad," is an undiscovered gem about a love triangle (?) that goes bad – really, really bad!  By the way, in a rock opera the music continues throughout the story meaning there are no pauses for applause.  I really enjoyed "Murder Ballad," although a couple of my friends weren’t so sure.  The cast is strong but it was really hard to hear the words whenever they sang softly.  It’s just too bad it’s only a two week run.  4 Spotlights

The Schaumburg Boomers and New Jersey Jackals were rained out on Sunday afternoon. The game will not be made up as the teams do not play again in 2023.

The Gary SouthShore RailCats (25-33) and Kansas City Monarchs (36-22) both found their way into the win column on Saturday night as they split a doubleheader. 

Chicago Fire FC Defeats Toronto FC 1-0 at Soldier Field || Fire Win Three-Consecutive Matches at Home Leading into Leagues Cup Break

The Schaumburg Boomers were unable to slow down the offense of the New Jersey Jackals despite an early back-and-forth contest as the Jackals scored 11 times over three at bats to streak to a 14-7 win in the middle game of a road series on Saturday night.

Chicago’s Fine Arts Building hosts 125th anniversary celebration Friday, October 13 from 5-9 p.m. || Event includes free concert in the Studebaker Theater plus additional performances and artistic demonstrations across the building, showcasing more than a century of Chicago creativity and innovation

Communities in Northwest Indiana’s Lake Michigan watershed can apply to receive free native trees.

Theatre at the Center presents Roy Orbison Tribute Concert starring David K  || Sunday, Sept. 24

The exhibit will take place at the Center for Visual & Performing Arts from September 8–November 4, 2023.

Opportunity Enterprises Honors Departing Board Member, Welcomes New Members || Opportunity Enterprises said goodbye to departing board member Marc Ruiz at the end of June.