Black Ensemble Theater opens its 50th Anniversary Season with The Jackie Wilson Story written and directed by Founder & CEO Jackie Taylor || March 7th - April 28th

When a family returns to reclaim what was taken: A new American opera is born || safronia, a world premiere by avery r. young || Lyric Opera of Chicago April 17th & 18th

Indiana Conservation Officers recovered the body of Bradley Deaton, 55, of Seymour at 2:22 p.m. yesterday (3/8/2026) afternoon.  

Chicago Fire FC II (0-1-1-1, 2 points) fell 2-1 against Orlando City B (1-1-0-0, 3 points) Sunday night at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla.

Milwaukee Rep Celebrates Agatha Christie with Citywide Festival Surrounding Two Major Productions – Mrs. Christie and And Then There Were None

THE TONY AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL COMEDY IS BACK WHERE IT BEGAN! SPAMALOT WILL PLAY BROADWAY IN CHICAGO’S CIBC THEATRE MAY 19th - 31st || Tickets on Sale Now

Trial of Odysseus at Harris Theater on March 12th || Ancient Greek history comes alive on stage as nationally renowned attorneys argue a case about the hero Odysseus—before this summer’s blockbuster film adaptation of The Odyssey

Lubeznik Center for the Arts Welcomes New Public Art Liaison, Corey Hagelberg

Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre 2026 Season to feature voices of contemporary female playwrights || Plays will explore the Black American and African experience through lenses both historical and personal.

Chicago Fire FC (1-1-1, 4 points) posted a second straight shutout in a 0-0 draw at Columbus Crew (0-1-2, 2 points) on Saturday night at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field.