The actor-director will star in TimeLine theatre's revival of Larry Kramer's The Normal Heart—a play Cromer loved when he first saw it nearly 30 years ago. Read more
The former ABC anchor took a job in charge of the Better Government Association. It's a new role, but he's still holding powerful people accountable. Read more
The designer opened his first Chicago store on Damen Avenue last week. Here’s what’s been going fast—and some more news on sales in town this week. Read more
Though it doesn’t break new ground, the Goodman’s season opener is a powerful story of how an iconic job feels for three generations of men in one black family. Read more
Chicago surveyed 28 local drama pros. They picked 12 must-see fall shows, dished on the scene's best and worst, and told us what they really think about the Tribune’s chief drama critic. Read more
Forget the multimillion-dollar megaplexes. With film festivals and intimate screenings, the city's independent theatres are where to watch a movie this fall. Read more
22 musicians and local experts in Chicago's music scene on the fall concerts to catch, their favorite up-and-comers, and their true feelings about Chief Keef. Read more