Tom Jones Proves His Voice Is Still Anything But Unusual at Ravinia

At 86, the legendary singer brought six decades of music, stories and a once-in-a-generation voice to the newly renovated Hunter Pavilion

🌱 Patch AM: Brighton Park family renews plea for answers in 2023 killing

Happening soon: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony Comes to Chicago! on the Chicago Patch calendar

NFL Preview-Chicago Bears vs. Philadelphia Eagles-Can Ben Johnson's strategy work?

Eagles spoiling to avenge 2025 loss. Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio wants to give Ben Johnson a "What fer?" Will Fangio succeed?

🌱 Patch AM: Illinois iLottery Player Wins Nearly $1 Million FastPlay Jackpot

Coming up: Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame Ceremony Comes to Chicago! on the Chicago Patch calendar

ESC's Darryl Maximilian Robinson Presents His 7-Part Comedic THEATRE DON MAXIMILIANO VIDEO SERIES Online

The veteran and award-winning Chicago-born and stage-trained actor and play director shares details on his latest online artistic endeavor!

Illinois iLottery Player Wins Nearly $1 Million FastPlay Jackpot

The latest jackpot adds to what has already been a busy September for Illinois Lottery players.

Write Club Chicago Announces Lakeview Residents as a Combatant for the October 20 Bouts

Christopher Bigelow and Jean Marie Koon are featured in Write Club Chicago’s October “Bouts”

Write Club Chicago Announces Bronzeville Resident as a Combatant for the October 20 Bouts

Lawrence “Binkey” Tolefree is featured in Write Club Chicago’s October “Bouts”

White Sox Punch Ticket To Postseason

The White Sox are going to the playoffs, and Sox fans from Chicago and around the world are celebrating.

Write Club Chicago Announces Albany Park Resident as a Combatant for the October 20 Bouts

Elizabeth Gomez is featured in Write Club Chicago’s October “Bouts”

Lincoln Square Resident Hosts & Produces Write Club Chicago’s 17th Season Launch, Oct. 20 at Gman Tavern

Corrbette Pasko is the host and producer for Write Club Chicago

Write Club Chicago Announces Hyde Park Resident as a Combatant for the October 20 Bouts

Breon Arzell is featured in Write Club Chicago’s October “Bouts”

🌱 Patch AM: More Measles Exposures Tied To Chicago Union Station, Hotel

Also, don’t miss Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Chicago Patch calendar

More Measles Exposures Tied To Chicago Union Station, Hotel

The Chicago Department of Public Health reports more measles exposures tied to Chicago Union Station and Wentworth Suites in September.

Wilmette Residents Push Back on Proposed Flock Camera Contract Extension

Residents questioned privacy, evidence of effectiveness and data use as Wilmette weighs a Flock contract extension.

Pete Crow-Armstrong Joins 40-40 Club When He Swipes Base For Cubs Against Marlins

He becomes one of just seven MLB players to accomplish the feat.

Gebrüder Weiss Achieves Gold in International Sustainability Rating

Int’l Logistics provider scores 85 out of 100 points in EcoVadis assessment and receives maximum score for environmental performance

🌱 Patch AM: How a new Trump rule could hit Chicago immigrant families

Happening soon: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Chicago Patch calendar

ESCs Darryl Maximilian Robinson As Theatre Don Maximiliano Receives Tim Kinsella's DANNY B and Inscription

The Chicago and Los Angeles Theatre Veteran Continues His Series of Short Video Adventures Involving A Widely-Traveled and Mysterious Artist

Lincoln Park Community Services Receives $100,000 Grant to Support Chicagoans Experiencing Homelessness

Funding from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust will support LPCS’s day-to-day Work and Services

Lincoln Square Resident Featured in “Radical Futures” at The Factory Theater

Annie Beaubien is featured in “Radical Futures”

Mark Fenster Channels Nature, Collaboration, and Inner Peace on Serenity Sessions, Vol. 2

Led by Meditative “Cascades, part two: Wistful Promenade”

Rosemore Resident Featured in “Radical Futures” at The Factory Theater

Bradford Stevens is featured in “Radical Futures”

Edgewater Resident is the Playwright of “Radical Futures” at The Factory Theater

B.Z. Florida is the playwright of “Radical Futures”

Andersonville Resident Directs “Radical Futures” at The Factory Theater

Kayla Menz is the director of “Radical Futures”

Deaths Of Rescued Belugas At Chicago Shedd Aquarium Raise Questions About Marineland Conditions

Visitors leaving Shedd Aquarium said they didn't hear about the latest death, but animal advocates have.

Art Institute Of Chicago To Return Painting Taken From Jewish Art Collector During World War II

Jean Metzinger's "Woman with a Fan" was part of a forced sale in Amsterdam after the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands.

Wanted Felon Arrested After High-Speed Chase From Hammond To Chicago, Indiana State Police Say

An East Chicago man is in custody following a high-speed chase that stretched from Hammond, Indiana, to Chicago on Tuesday afternoon.

Rogers Park Residents Featured in “Radical Futures” at The Factory Theater

Squeek Rangel, Hannah Mary Simpson and Adriana Rodriguez are featured in “Radical Futures”

🌱 Patch AM: Simone Biles Says 3 Masked Men Stole Porsche At Chicago-Area Home

Spotted on the Chicago calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Pritzker Signs Executive Order Establishing AI Cabinet To Assess Risks Of Artificial Intelligence In IL

The new AI cabinet will be comprised of a cross-sector of experts to assess the risks of artificial intelligence in Illinois.

Simone Biles Says 3 Masked Men Stole Porsche At Chicago-Area Home

The 11-time Olympic medalist said the theft was one reason she and former Bears safety Jonathan Owens got a Doberman.

Bears Quarterback Tyson Bagent Placed In The NFL Concussion Protocol, AP Source Says

Bagent was expected to take most of the first-team reps in practice after Caleb Williams left Sunday’s loss with a right hamstring injury.

Spooktacular 2026

Spooktacular is back! Get ready to trick-or-treat down Lincoln Avenue and Clark Street. Enjoy family-friendly activities along the way.

White Sox Can Do Something Extraordinary This Week

You don't get times like these all the time as a White Sox fan. Don't miss out. This week is a gift.

🌱 Patch AM: Inmate, 10 Officers Suffer Smoke Inhalation After Fire At Cook County Jail: Report

Coming up on the Chicago Patch calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Identity Performing Arts Celebrates Five Years of Artistic Innovation with Exciting 2026 Gala Performance

A highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of “Untitled Identity” choreographed by company founder & artistic Ginny Ching-Yin Lo

Great Moments In Vinyl play the "Hits of 1976"

Great Moments In Vinyl band plays "The Hits of 1976" Friday, Oct. 23rd at the Joliet Area Historical Museum

Chicago Adults Report Above-Average Financial Anxiety When Facing Uncertainty

Northwestern Mutual 2026 Planning & Progress Study finds Chicagoans report anxiety above national average, with growing pull toward caution

Chicago River Swim Canceled Due To Weather Concerns

Organizers have been monitoring the weather as downpours and storms rolled through the Chicago area overnight.