Around the area this weekend, the Ice Skating Ribbon opens in Maggie Daley Park, one of many signs of winter to come. Plus ...

The foundations of funk were laid down in the mid-1960s, when James Brown began to emphasize the first beat of each measure ...

Legendary horn-rock group Chicago takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the Cobb Great Hall at the Wharton Center, 750 E. Shaw Lane, East Lansing. The band will perform its signature ...

Chicago could use a good laugh right now. Several headlining comedians are in town this weekend, but our best bet is a double-bill featuring “Daily Show” correspondents Ronny Chieng and Hasan Minhaj.

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The Miyumi Project play two sets as part of the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival. From L: Jamie Kempkers, Mwata Bowden, Tatsu Aoki, Edward Wilkerson Jr., Coco Elysses, and Kioto Aoki. Credit: ...

Temperatures climb above normal in the lower 60s Monday through Wednesday. An NFL kicker just hit a 68-yard field goal. Yes, you read that right. 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith marks 80th ...

Today, G dives deep into the steering system of our FV432. He’s cleaning and deglazing the brake bands to make sure this armored beast can steer smoothly and reliably once it’s back in action. Former ...

Fans of legendary rock bands Chicago and Kansas and country artist Dwight Yoakam can see each artist perform live in November at the 1st Summit Arena in Johnstown. Chicago's "Live in Concert" tour ...

Musical inspiration can be a funny thing. Sometimes, the songs only emerge after months of work in a high-end studio packed with expensive gear and just the right mix of collaborators. Other times, ...