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Travel Writer Calls Chicago ‘Overrated’ Tourist Destination

A travel writer raised eyebrows in Chicago this week by calling the city one of the world’s most overrated tourist destinations.

2013/04/14

Powerful Play Opens At NU’s Louis Theater Next Week

“The Exonerated” follows the stories of six people who were sentenced to death row and eventually absolved and set free.

2013/04/13

Chicago Bluesman Jimmy Dawkins Dead At 76

Chicago bluesman Jimmy “Fast Fingers” Dawkins, known for his stellar guitar playing and mellow singing voice, has died. He was 76.

2013/04/13

Rare and antique books line the shelves at Chetham Library, which was founded in 1653, making it the oldest public libary in the English speaking world on February 14, 2011 in Manchester, England. Chetham's Library, which was established under the Will of Humphrey Chetham (1580-1653) and is the oldest surviving public library in Britain. Humphrey Chetham's Will stipulated that the Library should be 'for the use of schollars and others well affected', and instructed the librarian 'to require nothing of any man that cometh into the library'. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Chicago Science Fiction Author Releases ‘Upload’

A Chicago author is out with a new science fiction thriller.

2013/04/13

Members of the Chicago Community Chorus rehearse. (CBS)

Your Chicago: Chicago Community Chorus

(CBS) – It might be the most talented choir you’ve never heard of, and the Chicago Community Chorus is celebrating its 10th year in 2013. It is made up of professional singers and amateurs alike, […]

2013/04/12

Maria Tallchief (Supplied by New York City Ballet)

Ballet Legend Maria Tallchief Dies At 88

Tallchief was one of five Oklahoma natives of American Indian descent who rose to prominence in the ballet world from the 1940s through the 1960s. She retired in 1965, when she started teaching the next generation of dancers.

2013/04/12

State Touts Record $184M In Film Industry Spending In 2012

State officials said Friday the television and film industry spent a record amount of money in Illinois last year, creating more than 2,200 jobs.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/12

Taste Of Chicago To Include City’s Food Trucks

The Taste Of Chicago is rolling in a new offering this summer.

2013/04/12

The Chicago Theater's marquee honors Roger Ebert. (CBS)

Celebrities, Fans Show Their Love For Ebert At Memorial Event

Ebert, who had battled cancer the past decade, was laid to rest Monday after a funeral at Holy Name Cathedral.

2013/04/11

Members of the Chicago Metro Chorus performed at City Hall on April 10, 2013, as part of Barbershop Harmony Week in Chicago. (Credit: Regine Schlesinger/WBBM)

Chicago Celebrates Barbershop Harmony Week

Members of the Chicago Metro Chorus gave a command performance at City Hall in observance of Barbershop Harmony Week.

2013/04/10

Film Critic Roger Ebert receives a special award of recognition at the American Society of Cinematographers 17th Annual Outstanding Achievement Awards at the Century Plaza Hotel on February 16, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Ebertfest Will Go On Without Its Namesake

The show will go on. Next Wednesday, the 17th annual Ebertfest begins in Champaign at the Virginia Theatre, home to the film festival for 15 years.

WBBM Newsradio–2013/04/09

Roger Ebert ‘Had A Heart Big Enough To Accept And Love All’

Hundreds gathered at Holy Name Cathedral on Monday to say a final farewell to Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Roger Ebert.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/08

Runners in the 2013 Shamrock Shuffle. (Credit: Steve Miller)

Thousands Run Downtown For Shamrock Shuffle

40,000 runners were expected in the Shamrock Shuffle this morning.

2013/04/07

Roger Ebert. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images)

Ebert’s Final Film Review To Be Published Sunday

The famed film critic died Thursday after a series of health problems that included battles with thyroid and salivary gland cancer. He was 70.

2013/04/05

Famed Chicago Film Critic Roger Ebert Dies

The longtime critic, who celebrated his 46th year with the Sun-Times this week, had been beset with a series of illnesses in recent years, including cancer of the salivary glands.

2013/04/04

TV, Movie Productions Brought $170M To Chicago In 2012

Officials said Wednesday that Chicago has enjoyed a record year of film and TV production in the city.

WBBM Newsradio–2013/04/03

Two concert-goers pose by the namesake sign at Chicago's Lollapalooza festival. (Lisa Fielding/CBS)

Lollapalooza Single-Day Passes Sell Out

Single-day tickets for Lollapalooza sold out in less than two hours on Wednesday.

CBS Chicago–2013/04/03

Rolling Stones To Play Chicago In May

CHICAGO (CBS) — The Rolling Stones are coming to Chicago to play a concert at the United Center. It’s part of the band’s “50 And Counting’ tour that kicked off last year with shows in […]

2013/04/03