A new film captures the musician during a 2010 concert at Proviso East High School in Maywood.
New film ‘How Lucky Can One Man Get’ captures the magic of John Prine in concert
Category: Music and Concerts
George Freeman, a trailblazing jazz guitarist who enjoyed a late-career renaissance, dies at 97
Though at times overshadowed by his famous brother Von Freeman, he collaborated with the biggest names in jazz and also released his own celebrated albums. Born on the South Side, he always called Chicago home.
Today in History: Selena killed by president of singer’s fan club
On March 31, 1995, Tejano music star Selena, 23, died after being shot by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena’s fan club, who was found to have been embezzling money from the singer.
100 concerts for Chicago summer 2025 — starting with music this weekend
Our picks for live music have the boldface names — Beyoncé, AC/DC, Lady Gaga and Oasis — as well as club dates and music festivals.
Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who killed Tejano music icon Selena, denied parole
The woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla-Perez has been denied parole after spending decades behind bars for fatally shooting the young singer in 1995.
Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash 2025: Young Thug, Don Toliver, Yeat, Future and Chance
The three-day festival of hip hop will be June 20-22 on the campus of SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview.
Lady Gaga announces ‘Mayhem’ tour with Chicago concerts in September
Lady Gaga has announced a tour behind her new album “Mayhem” with United Center concerts on Sept. 15 and 17.
Today in History: The Beatles release their first album
On March 22, 1963, The Beatles’ debut album, “Please Please Me,” was released in the United Kingdom on the Parlophone record label.
Amid discontent at classical station, WFMT employees announce intent to unionize
Discontent at WFMT spilled into the public eye last fall, when Dennis Moore, a veteran host, accused the station of firing him rather than accommodating a doctor-approved disability.
Lollapalooza 2025: Olivia Rodrigo, Tyler, The Creator, Sabrina Carpenter and Korn
The four-day Lollapalooza music festival will be July 31 to Aug. 3 in Chicago’s Grant Park, with more than 170 bands on nine stages.