https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/russian-tea-time-celebrates-30-years-in-chicago 2023-09-08T19:15:44+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/russian-tea-time.jpg?id=63719450&width=1200 Russian Tea Time, located at 77 E Adams St., opened its doors in 1993. Russian Tea Time https://www.audacy.com/media-library/russian-tea-time.jpg?id=63719470&width=1200 Russian Tea Time https://www.audacy.com/media-library/russian-tea-time.jpg?id=63723777&width=1200 Russian Tea Time features authentic Eastern European décor and dishes. Russian Tea Time daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/new-exhibit-and-show-celebrates-the-history-of-magic 2021-11-27T17:47:12+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750060&width=1200 World renowned British magician Jamie Allen at the upcoming "Magic Immersive" exhibit in the Museum of Broadcast Communications magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750019&width=1200 a room under construction for "Magic Immersive", an upcoming exhibit in the Museum of Broadcast Communications magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750030&width=1200 "Magic Immersive", an upcoming exhibit in the Museum of Broadcast Communications, explores the history of magic, illusions, tricks, and famous magicians. magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/barrel.jpg?id=63750028&width=1200 The original barrel that was used to go over Niagara Falls. barrel https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750038&width=1200 the Mega Drill, the largest touring illusion in the United States magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750026&width=1200 the water torture chamber used by magicians for different illusions and tricks magic exhibit https://www.audacy.com/media-library/magic-exhibit.jpg?id=63750035&width=1200 AV/audio board used for projections and immersive technologies Magic Exhibit daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/baskin__phelps/episodes/mary_kay_cabot_i_dont_expect_t-8375188 2026-05-12T15:24:51+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837461&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/songs-from-the-holocaust-get-a-spotlight-in-chicago 2023-10-25T19:49:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/musicians-in-we-are-here-songs-from-the-holocaust-perform-at-carnegie-hall.jpg?id=63745410&width=1200 Performers of "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" on stage at Carnegie Hall in 2023. The one-night only concert features songs written and composed by individuals who lived in the ghettos and concentration camps of Nazi-occupied Europe. Musicians in "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" perform at Carnegie Hall. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/musicians-in-we-are-here-songs-from-the-holocaust-perform-at-carnegie-hall.jpg?id=63745409&width=1200 "I wanted to make sure that every song was from a different composer," said Ira Antelis, the creator and producer of We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust. About Musicians in "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" perform at Carnegie Hall. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/musicians-in-we-are-here-songs-from-the-holocaust-perform-at-carnegie-hall.jpg?id=63745432&width=1200 A presenter introduces each performance during "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust." Show Creator Ira Antelis said the process of making the concert has reaffirmed much of what he understood regarding the horrors of the Holocaust. Musicians in "We Are Here: Songs from the Holocaust" perform at Carnegie Hall. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63745431&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/go-brewing-tapping-into-non-acholic-beer-market 2023-10-23T14:04:04+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sign-outside-go-brewing.jpg?id=64092261&width=1200 Go Brewing, launched in 2021, is located in Naperville. sign outside Go Brewing https://www.audacy.com/media-library/joe-chura.jpg?id=64092263&width=1200 Joe Chura, owner and founder of Go Brewing Joe Chura https://www.audacy.com/media-library/brewing-tanks.jpg?id=64092265&width=1200 brewing tanks https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cases-of-go-brewing-non-alcoholic-beer.jpg?id=64092262&width=1200 cases of Go Brewing non-alcoholic beer https://www.audacy.com/media-library/three-cans-of-go-brewing-non-alcoholic-beer-cans.jpg?id=64092257&width=1200 Three cans of Go Brewing non-alcoholic beer cans https://www.audacy.com/media-library/go-brewing-taps.jpg?id=64092268&width=1200 Go Brewing taps daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/after-surviving-cancer-girl-turns-her-focus-to-fashion 2023-10-27T12:11:16+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/fashion.jpg?id=63745160&width=1200 Rayniah Gregory, 12 is a cancer survivor as well as a fashion designer and model. fashion daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the_vinny__haynie_show/episodes/ryan_ripken_discusses_coby_may-8375199 2026-05-12T15:24:42+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63837330&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/cps-seniors-a-step-closer-to-college-dreams 2025-10-22T19:09:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars-onsite-event-at-mccormick-place.jpg?id=63652774&width=1200 Chicago Scholars onsite event at McCormick Place Chicago Scholars onsite event at McCormick Place https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-merit-scholarship-tally-board-mid-morning.jpg?id=63652775&width=1200 The merit scholarship tally board mid morning The merit scholarship tally board mid morning https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars-interview-with-their-top-colleges-universities.jpg?id=63652778&width=1200 Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities https://www.audacy.com/media-library/phyllis-washington-son-jonathon-wilson-celebrate-his-acceptance-into-college.jpg?id=63652773&width=1200 Phyllis Washington & son Jonathon Wilson celebrate his acceptance into college Phyllis Washington & son Jonathon Wilson celebrate his acceptance into college https://www.audacy.com/media-library/chicago-scholars-interview-with-their-top-colleges-universities.jpg?id=63652783&width=1200 Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities Chicago Scholars interview with their top colleges & universities daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/difference-maker-kyle-prater-football-player-to-filmmaker 2022-05-04T14:18:44+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyle-prater.jpg?id=63724115&width=1200 Maywood's Kyle Prater, a retired NFL football player, has found a new career as a documentary filmmaker. Kyle Prater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyle-prater.jpg?id=63724116&width=1200 Kyle Prater starred at Proviso West High School. In 2009, he was named a Parade All-American. Kyle Prater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyle-prater.jpg?id=63724114&width=1200 Out of college, Prater signed as a undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints. Kyle Prater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyle-prater.jpg?id=63724119&width=1200 Retired NFL wide receiver and Maywood native Kyle Prater has transitioned to a successful career as a film director. Kyle Prater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyle-prater.jpg?id=63724117&width=1200 In addition to his work as film director, Prater has begun coaching football in the area. Kyle Prater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyle-prater.jpg?id=63724129&width=1200 Maywood's Kyle Prater former wide receiver with the New Orleans Saints, says his ability to overcome addiction and find a lifer after football was difficult, but rewarding. Kyle Prater daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/navy-pier-unveils-flyover-chicago-thrill-ride 2024-02-01T16:20:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/exterior-of-theater.jpg?id=64095927&width=1200 exterior of theater daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/construction-under-way-for-cubs-sportsbook-at-wrigley-field 2026-05-12T15:24:10+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/draftkings-sports-book-at-wrigley-field.jpg?id=63724910&width=1200 (Left to Right) DraftKings Co-Founder and CEO Jason Robins, Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney, Principal at Gensler Aleksandar Sasha Zeljic, President and Chief Executive Officer of Levy Andy Lansing, and President of Pepper Construction, Scot Pepper take part in a ceremonial beam signing to mark the official start to the construction of the Cubs' DraftKings Sports Book at Wrigley Field. DraftKings Sports Book at Wrigley Field https://www.audacy.com/media-library/draftkings-sports-book-at-wrigley-field.jpg?id=63724914&width=1200 The new DraftKings Sports Book at Wrigley Field will be a 22,000 square foot, three level permanent sports betting facility. DraftKings Sports Book at Wrigley Field https://www.audacy.com/media-library/draftkings-sports-book-at-wrigley-field.jpg?id=63724916&width=1200 The DraftKings Sports Book at Wrigley Field will be located at the corner of Addison and Sheffield. DraftKings Sports Book at Wrigley Field https://www.audacy.com/media-library/listen-to-wbbm-newsradio-now-on-audacy-sign-up-and-follow-wbbm-newsradio-facebook-twitter-instagram.jpg?id=63724915&width=1200 DraftKings Sports Book at Wrigley Field will be at the site of the old Captain Morgan Club. Listen to WBBM Newsradio now on Audacy! Sign up and follow WBBM Newsradio Facebook | Twitter | Instagram daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/some-vaccinated-people-have-side-effects-some-dont 2021-04-27T21:31:03+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/vaccine.png?id=63748837&width=1200 COVID-19 vaccination in Florida. Vaccine daily https://www.audacy.com/star102cleveland/latest/trump-toohey-what-is-the-last-name-of-the-family-featured-in-the-little-house-on-the-prairie 2026-05-12T12:16:45+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=66721734&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/festival-aims-to-highlight-women-making-strides-in-jazz 2024-04-19T22:38:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=65307067&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jazz-fest.jpg?id=63702439&width=1200 jazz fest https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jazz.jpg?id=63702436&width=1200 jazz daily https://www.audacy.com/wncx/events/journey-tour-2026-2676883354 2026-05-12T15:06:47+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/journey-final-frontier-tour-2026-concert-poster-features-stylized-band-logo-nov-12-at-rocket-arena.png?id=66723631&width=1200 Get Tickets Here! Journey Final Frontier Tour 2026 concert poster. Features stylized band logo, Nov 12 at Rocket Arena. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/arts-in-the-dark-parade-prepares-for-10th-year 2024-10-18T17:28:22+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/arts-in-the-dark-parade.jpg?id=63704150&width=1200 2023 Arts in the Dark Parade. Arts in the Dark Parade daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/elmhurst-university-is-backdrop-for-soon-to-wrap-film-production 2021-08-06T14:56:53+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/film-set.png?id=63702978&width=1200 Elmhurst University film set https://www.audacy.com/media-library/film.png?id=63703001&width=1200 film https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dining.png?id=63702979&width=1200 Elmhurst College is a hub of movie-making this summer. dining https://www.audacy.com/media-library/movie-set.png?id=63702983&width=1200 Director Nic Cellozzi, right, and intern Grace Geschwander. Movie set daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/media-and-music-concert-to-honor-sara-janz 2025-10-15T20:43:50+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sara-janz-roz-varon-at-the-midwest-emmys.jpg?id=63652834&width=1200 Sara Janz, Roz Varon at the Midwest Emmys Sara Janz, Roz Varon at the Midwest Emmys https://www.audacy.com/media-library/roz-sara-on-one-of-their-many-adventures-over-the-years.jpg?id=63652836&width=1200 Roz & Sara on one of their many adventures over the years Roz & Sara on one of their many adventures over the years https://www.audacy.com/media-library/roz-sara-ed-janz.jpg?id=63652835&width=1200 Roz, Sara, Ed Janz Roz, Sara, Ed Janz https://www.audacy.com/media-library/roz-her-daughter-sara-janz.jpg?id=63652837&width=1200 Roz & her daughter Sara Janz Roz & her daughter Sara Janz daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/arts-in-the-dark-parade-to-step-off-of-state-street-saturday 2026-05-12T15:23:50+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/2024-s-arts-in-the-dark-parade-down-state-street.jpg?id=63653200&width=1200 2024's Arts in the Dark Parade down State Street 2024's Arts in the Dark Parade down State Street https://www.audacy.com/media-library/crazy-creatures-in-the-arts-in-the-dark-parade.jpg?id=63653181&width=1200 Crazy creatures in the Arts in the Dark Parade Crazy creatures in the Arts in the Dark Parade https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-penguin.jpg?id=63653198&width=1200 The Penguin The Penguin https://www.audacy.com/media-library/columbia-college-students.jpg?id=63653201&width=1200 Columbia College students https://www.audacy.com/media-library/violinists-guitarists-perform-in-the-parade.jpg?id=63653185&width=1200 Violinists & guitarists perform in the parade Violinists & guitarists perform in the parade https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wbbm.jpg?id=63653180&width=1200 WBBM's Brandon Ison and Lisa Fielding, this year's emcees WBBM daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-chefs-raise-over-usd100-000-for-tigrayan-refugees 2022-09-25T17:24:27+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/group-of-chefs-behind-table.jpg?id=64090070&width=1200 Chef Tigist Reda and her team from Demera Ethiopian Restaurant at an earlier fundraiser to benefit refugees of the War in Ukraine. Group of chefs behind table daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/death-becomes-her-is-revived-as-a-musical-for-chicago 2024-04-17T02:36:16+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/death-cast.jpg?id=64090983&width=1200 The cast of "Death Becomes Her" meets with members of the media this week. Death cast daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/calling-all-moms-donations-down-at-breast-milk-banks 2022-01-29T02:37:56+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/breast-milk.png?id=63744186&width=1200 breast milk bottles breast milk daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/all-veteran-cast-leads-heartfelt-play-coming-to-steppenwolf 2023-01-20T14:48:31+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/last-out-elegy-of-a-green-beret.jpg?id=63743679&width=1200 Heather Corrigan (L) and Scott Mann (R) in the Gary Sinise Foundation's production of "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret," which will take the stage twice this weekend at the Steppenwolf Theatre Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret https://www.audacy.com/media-library/last-out-elegy-of-a-green-beret.jpg?id=63743670&width=1200 The cast of "Last Out" comprises military veterans. Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/judge-rescinds-ruling-lets-unvaccinated-mother-see-son 2021-08-30T20:52:17+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/judge-rescinds-order-that-barred-unvaccinated-mother-from-seeing-son.jpg?id=63732913&width=1200 Judge rescinds order that barred unvaccinated mother from seeing son daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/wrigley-becomes-field-of-dreams-for-new-u-s-citizens 2021-07-02T22:11:16+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/flag.jpg?id=63744382&width=1200 An American flag on display at a naturalization ceremony at Wrigley Field. flag https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wrigley.jpg?id=63744387&width=1200 The Wrigley Field Jumbotron has words of welcome for Friday's visitors. Wrigley https://www.audacy.com/media-library/us.png?id=63744389&width=1200 Hector Perez, center, is thrilled to be a U.S. citizen. US https://www.audacy.com/media-library/wrigley.jpg?id=63744381&width=1200 Naturalization ceremony at Wrigley Field Wrigley daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/savannah-bananas 2025-08-14T19:05:50+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/savannah-banana-players-break-out-kick-line-mid-game.jpg?id=63653926&width=1200 Savannah Banana players break out kick line mid game Savannah Banana players break out kick line mid game https://www.audacy.com/media-library/bananas-players-kick-line-mid-game.jpg?id=63653926&width=1200 Savannah Banana players break out kick line mid game Bananas players kick line mid game https://www.audacy.com/media-library/public-address-announcer-mark-ediss-in-the-press-box.jpg?id=63653917&width=1200 Mark Ediss, Public Address Announcer, Music coordinator, Savannah Bananas Public Address Announcer Mark Ediss in the press box https://www.audacy.com/media-library/banana-ball-players-regularly-perform-trick-plays-on-the-field.jpg?id=63653914&width=1200 Banana Ball players regularly perform trick plays on the field Banana Ball players regularly perform trick plays on the field https://www.audacy.com/media-library/before-the-peel-pre-show.jpg?id=63653933&width=1200 Before the Peel Pre show https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-savannah-bananas-entertain-the-crowd.jpg?id=63653916&width=1200 The Savannah Bananas entertain the crowd The Savannah Bananas entertain the crowd https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-team-won-3-championships-before-they-took-to-the-road-in-2021.jpg?id=63653931&width=1200 The team won 3 championships before they took to the road in 2021 The team won 3 championships before they took to the road in 2021 daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/shan_and_rj/episodes/full_show_may_12th_2026-8375169 2026-05-12T15:23:44+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=66701446&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/arts-and-culture-come-roaring-back-in-chicago 2021-07-13T16:05:30+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/auditorium-theater.jpg?id=63697837&width=1200 Auditorium Theater Auditorium Theater https://www.audacy.com/media-library/ballet-dancers-return-to-auditorium-theater-after-16-month-covid-19-shutdown.jpg?id=63697836&width=1200 Ballet dancers return to Auditorium Theater Ballet dancers return to Auditorium Theater after 16-month COVID-19 shutdown https://www.audacy.com/media-library/auditorium-theater-lobby.jpg?id=63697835&width=1200 Auditorium Theater lobby Auditorium Theater lobby https://www.audacy.com/media-library/actor-frank-ferrante-said-a-year-and-a-half-without-the-arts-took-its-toll-on-everyone.jpg?id=63697849&width=1200 Actor Frank Ferrante said a year and a half without the arts took its toll on everyone. Actor Frank Ferrante said a year and a half without the arts took its toll on everyone. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63697848&width=1200 Metro Chicago Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/we-never-got-a-handbook-on-how-to-be-closed-for-16-months-it-was-hard-it-was-very-hard-recalled-joe-shannahan-founder-met.jpg?id=63697840&width=1200 "We never got a handbook on how to be closed for 16 months. It was hard. It was very hard," recalled Joe Shannahan, Founder, Metro/Smart Bar/G Man Tavern. His excitement shows through as he walks up the iconic stairs into the nearly 40 year old music venue. "We never got a handbook on how to be closed for 16 months. It was hard. It was very hard," recalled Joe Shannahan, Founder, Metro/Smart Bar/G Man Tavern. His excitement shows through as he walks up the iconic stairs into the nearly 40 year old music venue. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/rich-regan-ceo-auditorium-theater.jpg?id=63697839&width=1200 Rich Regan, CEO, Auditorium Theater Rich Regan, CEO, Auditorium Theater daily https://www.audacy.com/1055triplem/events/true-north-music-festival 2026-05-11T18:11:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/true-north-music-festival.jpg?id=66723115&width=1200 True North Music Festival https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=66723118&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/baby-formula-shortage-impacts-wilmette-child-with-pku 2026-05-12T15:23:21+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/pku-formula-shortage.png?id=63697324&width=1200 PKU formula shortage daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/major-keys-music-studio-empowering-students-through-music 2025-02-17T18:49:25+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/alan-and-gwen-lewis.jpg?id=63700543&width=1200 Alan and Gwen Lewis, Major Keys Music Studio -- Made in Chicago. Alan and Gwen Lewis https://www.audacy.com/media-library/mo-ulicny-plays-electric-guitar.jpg?id=63700540&width=1200 Mo Ulicny works with Alan Lewis on the electric guitar. Mo Ulicny plays electric guitar https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gwen-lewis.jpg?id=63700533&width=1200 Gwen Lewis teaches a piano lesson. Gwen Lewis https://www.audacy.com/media-library/major-keys-music-studio.jpg?id=63700529&width=1200 Conner and Ryan practice the piano at Major Keys Music Studio. Major Keys Music Studio https://www.audacy.com/media-library/major-keys-music-studio.jpg?id=63700541&width=1200 Major Keys Music Studio is run by Alan and Gwen Lewis. Major Keys Music Studio https://www.audacy.com/media-library/alan-and-gwen-lewis.jpg?id=63700528&width=1200 Alan and Gwen Lewis have been making music together for years. Alan and Gwen Lewis https://www.audacy.com/media-library/alan-plays-guitar.jpg?id=63700536&width=1200 Alan Lewis shares his love for the arts with adults and children alike. Alan plays guitar. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/major-keys-music-studio.jpg?id=63700544&width=1200 Mo Ulicny works on music composition. Major Keys Music Studio https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gwen-lewis-teaches-students.jpg?id=63700530&width=1200 Gwen Lewis, a teacher by trade, is a keyboardist and vocalist in various bands around Chicago. Gwen Lewis teaches students https://www.audacy.com/media-library/major-keys-music-studio.jpg?id=63700531&width=1200 Students at Major Keys Music Studio perform in two recitals each year. Major Keys Music Studio https://www.audacy.com/media-library/alan-lewis-music.jpg?id=63700542&width=1200 Alan Lewis works on producing music. Alan Lewis music https://www.audacy.com/media-library/alan-and-gwen-lewis-major-keys-music-studio.jpg?id=63700534&width=1200 "Our students realize music is their superpower." Alan and Gwen Lewis, Major Keys Music Studio daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/cineyouth-festival-unites-young-filmmakers-across-the-world 2021-05-07T00:14:15+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=65306797&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/film.png?id=64093051&width=1200 CineYouth Festival film daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/peoria-native-liv-warfield-making-mark-on-chicago 2023-02-06T00:13:13+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/liv-warfield.jpg?id=63731091&width=1200 Liv Warfield, recording tracks for her album at Shirk Studios in Noble Square. Liv Warfield https://www.audacy.com/media-library/liv-warfield.jpg?id=63731092&width=1200 Warfield's vocals can be described as part Anita Baker, part Janis Joplin, part Billie Holiday — but it's her own unique sound that she called "alternative soul with a little bit of rock 'n' roll." Liv Warfield https://www.audacy.com/media-library/liv-warfield.jpg?id=63731095&width=1200 Warfield's experience includes performing in Prince's backing band New Power Generation. Asked what she thought the legendary musician would think of her success, Warfield said he'd probably laugh. "He'd probably be sitting in the corner thinking, 'Look at Liv, look at what she's doing.'" Liv Warfield https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.png?id=63731093&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63731094&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/metro-chicago-celebrates-40-years-of-music-and-community 2022-12-04T22:19:09+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712163&width=1200 Wrigleyville's Metro Chicago, considered one of city's most iconic live music venues, begins its 40th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 22. Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712176&width=1200 Joe Shanahan founded Metro Chicago and Smartbar in 1982. Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712156&width=1200 Metro Chicago Founder Joe Shanahan surrounded by staff and crew in the venue's earlier years. Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712158&width=1200 The Metro stage Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712154&width=1200 Brian Setzer pictured outside the Metro in 1986, following a soundcheck prior to his concert. Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712177&width=1200 Metallica first graced the Metro stage in 1983. Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712214&width=1200 Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712185&width=1200 The hallway walls of the Metro have certainly witnessed plenty of music history these last 40 years Metro Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/metro-chicago.jpg?id=63712186&width=1200 Metro Chicago founder Joe Shanahan (far left), surrounded by his wife and children, continues to have hopes his venue. Metro Chicago daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/uniting-voices-chicago-brings-children-together-to-make-music 2022-12-13T19:49:20+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/uniting-voices-chicago.jpg?id=64084004&width=1200 Uniting Voices Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/uniting-voices-chicago.jpg?id=64084008&width=1200 Mother and daughter Donna and Ella Anello, a member of Uniting Voices Chicago. Uniting Voices Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/uniting-voices-chicago.jpg?id=64084007&width=1200 Uniting Voices Chicago President Josephine Lee practices with the choir. Uniting Voices Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/uniting-voices-chicago.jpg?id=64084003&width=1200 Inside practice space of Uniting Voices Chicago, formerly known as Chicago Children's Choir. Uniting Voices Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/uniting-voices-chicago.jpg?id=64084013&width=1200 Uniting Voices Chicago has performed all over the world. Uniting Voices Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/uniting-voices-chicago-performs.jpg?id=64084009&width=1200 Members of Uniting Voices Chicago perform. Uniting Voices Chicago performs https://www.audacy.com/media-library/uniting-voices-chicago.jpg?id=64084005&width=1200 In 2021, the nonprofit Uniting Voices Chicago performed over 100 times. Uniting Voices Chicago daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/the-dr-seuss-experience-now-open-at-water-tower-place 2021-10-14T15:09:03+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/walk-through-the-25000-square-foot-space-off-michigan-avenue-and-you-might-run-into-the-lorax-frolic-through-the-truffula-tre.jpg?id=63673795&width=1200 Walk through the 25,000 square foot space off Michigan Avenue, and you might run into the Lorax, frolic through the Truffula trees, explore a field of pink clover, ride a carousel, or even meet the Cat in the Hat himself! Walk through the 25,000 square foot space off Michigan Avenue, and you might run into the Lorax, frolic through the Truffula trees, explore a field of pink clover, ride a carousel, or even meet the Cat in the Hat himself! https://www.audacy.com/media-library/walk-through-the-25000-square-foot-space-off-michigan-avenue-and-you-might-run-into-the-lorax-frolic-through-the-truffula-tre.jpg?id=63673815&width=1200 Walk through the 25,000 square foot space off Michigan Avenue, and you might run into the Lorax, frolic through the Truffula trees, explore a field of pink clover, ride a carousel, or even meet the Cat in the Hat himself! Walk through the 25,000 square foot space off Michigan Avenue, and you might run into the Lorax, frolic through the Truffula trees, explore a field of pink clover, ride a carousel, or even meet the Cat in the Hat himself! https://www.audacy.com/media-library/patrons-will-be-welcomed-with-an-inter-connected-maze-filled-with-thousands-of-suspended-balloons-representing-different-dr-se.jpg?id=63673805&width=1200 Patrons will be welcomed with an inter-connected maze, filled with thousands of suspended balloons representing different Dr. Seuss stories, inspired by the author's second best-selling book of all-time: "Oh The Places You'll Go!" Patrons will be welcomed with an inter-connected maze, filled with thousands of suspended balloons representing different Dr. Seuss stories, inspired by the author https://www.audacy.com/media-library/there.jpg?id=63673808&width=1200 There's a room full of colorful Truffula trees inspired by "The Lorax," a room inspired by the "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," a carousel from "Circus McGurkus" and "The Cat in the Hat" room where patrons can interact with the character himself - a hidden camera and microphone where staff can talk with visitors. There https://www.audacy.com/media-library/there.jpg?id=63673813&width=1200 There's a room full of colorful Truffula trees inspired by "The Lorax," a room inspired by the "How The Grinch Stole Christmas," a carousel from "Circus McGurkus" and "The Cat in the Hat" room where patrons can interact with the character himself - a hidden camera and microphone where staff can talk with visitors. There https://www.audacy.com/media-library/each-room-brings-dr-seuss.jpg?id=63673819&width=1200 Each room brings Dr. Seuss' books to life and stimulates all the senses. Each room brings Dr. Seuss https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-dr-seuss-experience-takes-fans-on-a-sensory-filled-and-colorful-journey-through-the-lens-of-the-iconic-writer-and-poet.jpg?id=63673820&width=1200 "The Dr. Seuss Experience" takes fans on a sensory-filled and colorful journey through the lens of the iconic writer and poet. "The Dr. Seuss Experience" takes fans on a sensory-filled and colorful journey through the lens of the iconic writer and poet. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-dr-seuss-experience-at-water-tower-place.jpg?id=63673818&width=1200 The Dr. Seuss Experience at Water Tower Place The Dr. Seuss Experience at Water Tower Place https://www.audacy.com/media-library/the-exhibit-in-chicago-follows-two-sold-out-runs-in-toronto-and-houston-the-dr-seuss-experience-runs-through-jan-2.jpg?id=63673821&width=1200 The exhibit in Chicago follows two sold out runs in Toronto and Houston. The Dr. Seuss Experience runs through Jan. 2. The exhibit in Chicago follows two sold out runs in Toronto and Houston. The Dr. Seuss Experience runs through Jan. 2. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/north-side-nonprofit-gateway-to-learning-celebrates-50-years 2024-05-02T12:38:40+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gateway-learning-workers-stand-behind-bakery-counter.jpg?id=64076464&width=1200 Gateway to Learning participants work behind the counter of Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe, the nonprofit's retail bakery. Gateway Learning workers stand behind bakery counter https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gateway-learning-workers-stand-behind-bakery-counter.jpg?id=64076478&width=1200 Gateway Learning workers stand behind bakery counter https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gateway-to-learning-worker-baking-cookies.jpg?id=64076458&width=1200 A Gateway to Learning works in the nonprofit's bakery kitchen, packaging freshly baked cookies. Gateway to Learning worker baking cookies https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gateway-to-learning-making-dog-biscuits.jpg?id=64076459&width=1200 Gateway to Learning participants prepare Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe's dog biscuits. Gateway to Learning making dog biscuits https://www.audacy.com/media-library/cookies-at-gateway-to-learning.jpg?id=64076467&width=1200 Cookies on display at Gateway to Learning's Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe. Cookies at Gateway to Learning https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gateway-to-learning-serving-a-customer-at-the-bake-shop.jpg?id=64076463&width=1200 Gateway to Learning participants assist a customer at the nonprofit's retail bakery. Gateway to Learning serving a customer at the bake shop. https://www.audacy.com/media-library/gateway-to-learning.jpg?id=64076460&width=1200 James Gaona, Gateway to Learning participant Gateway to Learning https://www.audacy.com/media-library/exterior-of-dorothy.jpg?id=64076452&width=1200 Exterior of Dorothy's Sweet Shoppe, Gateway to Learning's retail bakery in Lincoln Square. exterior of Dorothy https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kathryn-lavin-and-student-holding-a-proclamation-from-governor-pritzker.jpg?id=64076469&width=1200 Governor Pritzker declared April 19, 2024, Gateway to Learning Day in Illinois. Executive Director Kathryn Lavin (right) and a program participant hold the official proclamation. Kathryn Lavin and student holding a proclamation from Governor Pritzker. daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/northwest-side-elementary-school-holds-six-dance-workshop 2026-05-12T15:22:52+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/students-learn-dance-from-six.jpg?id=64076439&width=1200 Students learn dance from SIX https://www.audacy.com/media-library/students-learn-dance-from-six.jpg?id=64076435&width=1200 Students learn dance from SIX https://www.audacy.com/media-library/students-learn-from-six-cast-member.jpg?id=64076436&width=1200 students learn from SIX cast member https://www.audacy.com/media-library/students-learn-dance-from-musical-six.jpg?id=64076437&width=1200 Students learn dance from musical Six https://www.audacy.com/media-library/six-production-photo.jpg?id=64076448&width=1200 SIX production photo daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/meal-company-wants-to-deliver-inexpensive-food-to-seniors 2021-06-15T11:00:00+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/difference-maker.png?id=64077080&width=1200 Ravi Ayyalaraju of Meal Village Difference Maker https://www.audacy.com/media-library/food.png?id=64077087&width=1200 An example of Meal Village fare. food https://www.audacy.com/media-library/food.png?id=64077085&width=1200 Another entree option food daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicagos-sloomoo-institute-is-a-slime-lovers-paradise 2023-01-31T14:31:17+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sloomoo-institute.jpg?id=64077021&width=1200 Spenser Prelletz stands in front of the Sloomoo Institute's Slime and Repeat wall. Prelletz said it's one of 10 different activities patrons can enjoy in the 20,000-square-foot space. Sloomoo Institute https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sloomoo-institute.jpg?id=64077013&width=1200 Chicago's Sloomoo Institute, which opened in November 2022, packs ASMR, sensory play, and slime into its 20,000-sqaure-foot space in River North. Sloomoo Institute https://www.audacy.com/media-library/spenser-prelletz-sloomoo-institute.jpg?id=64077008&width=1200 Chicago's Sloomoo Institute, which opened in November 2022, packs ASMR, sensory play, and slime into its 20,000-sqaure-foot space in River North. Spenser Prelletz Sloomoo Institute https://www.audacy.com/media-library/slime-slingshot.jpg?id=64077009&width=1200 The slime slingshot lets guests fling clumps of slime at targets standing safely behind a plexi-glass barrier. Slime slingshot https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sarah-bingham-sloomoo-institute.jpg?id=64077023&width=1200 Sarah Bingham, a Slime Tender at the Sloomoo Institute, gets to slime people all day at her job. "A lot of people ... say that they are fulfilling a childhood dream [when they get slimed ]. Who gets to say you're fulfilling people's dreams all day?" Sarah Bingham Sloomoo Institute https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sloomoo-pond.jpg?id=64077010&width=1200 Spenser Prelletz said his team at Sloomoo Institute makes upward of 500 gallons of slime per day. Sloomoo Pond https://www.audacy.com/media-library/sloomoo-institute-sign.jpg?id=64077022&width=1200 Sarah Bingham estimated that close to 5,000 people have been slimed at the Sloomoo Institute since opening its doors in Chicago in November 2022. Sloomoo Institute sign daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/americans-with-no-address-doc-sheds-light-on-homelessness 2022-11-25T16:48:58+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/homeless-shelter.jpg?id=63718209&width=1200 "Americans With No Address," a new documentary set for release in winter 2023, sheds light on homelessness in Chicago and elsewhere in America. Homeless Shelter daily https://www.audacy.com/kdkaradio/news/weather/rare-blue-moon-will-light-the-sky-this-halloween 2020-10-27T13:08:01+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/moon.jpg?id=63589183&width=1200 Moon daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/kyiv-city-ballet-visits-chicago-despite-war-in-ukraine 2022-09-22T19:11:24+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyviv-city-ballet.jpg?id=63728944&width=1200 Kyiv City Ballet dancers on stage during a recent performance. Kyviv City Ballet https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyiv.jpg?id=63728944&width=1200 Kyiv https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyviv-city-ballet.jpg?id=63728949&width=1200 Kyiv City Ballet Artistic Director Ivan Kozlov (far right) and artists rehearse. Kyviv City Ballet https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyviv-city-ballet.jpg?id=63728947&width=1200 Kyviv City Ballet dancer Maryna Apanasenko Kyviv City Ballet https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyviv-city-ballet.jpg?id=63728946&width=1200 Kyviv City Ballet Dariia Kuha dancer Kyviv City Ballet https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyviv-city-ballet.jpg?id=63728948&width=1200 Kyviv City Ballet dancers at a practice session Kyviv City Ballet https://www.audacy.com/media-library/kyviv-city-ballet.jpg?id=63728945&width=1200 Kyviv City Ballet Kristina Kadashevych artist Kyviv City Ballet daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicago-fine-arts-building-celebrates-125-year-anniversary 2023-10-13T12:59:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/fine-arts-building-in-chicago-exterior.jpg?id=63732370&width=1200 Chicago's Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue. The City has designated Oct. 13 has Fine Arts Building Day, and a celebration is planned this weekend to commemorate the building's 125-year anniversary. Fine Arts Building in Chicago exterior https://www.audacy.com/media-library/jacob-harvey-chicago-fine-arts-building.jpg?id=63732380&width=1200 Chicago Fine Arts Building Managing Artistic Director Jacob Harvey stands inside the historic building, which is marking its 125th anniversary this year. Jacob Harvey Chicago Fine Arts Building https://www.audacy.com/media-library/fine-arts-building-hallways.jpg?id=63732409&width=1200 Fine Arts Building hallways https://www.audacy.com/media-library/informational-wall-plaque-at-the-fine-arts-building-in-chicago.jpg?id=63732396&width=1200 The Fine Arts Building has created a self-guided walking tour of significant historical sites and artist studios on each of its 10 floors, with informational wall plaques providing more detail at each location about famous figures and institutions. Informational wall plaque at the Fine Arts Building in Chicago https://www.audacy.com/media-library/studebaker-theater-audience-in-1910.png?id=63732401&width=1200 An audience gathers in the Studebaker Theater in 1910. The theater, along with the Fine Arts Building, are celebrating their 125 anniversary this year. Studebaker Theater audience in 1910 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/empty-studebaker-theater.jpg?id=63732400&width=1200 The Studebaker Theater in 2023. The Fine Arts Building will hold free performances in the theater on Friday as part of the celebrations marking the building's 125th anniversary. empty Studebaker Theater daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/iconic-chicago-based-pr-firm-edelman-celebrates-70-years 2022-09-29T21:41:26+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/richard-edelman.jpg?id=63728940&width=1200 Richard Edelman with his father's desk. 70 years ago, his father started Edelman, a Chicago-based public relations firm. The firm is commemorating that anniversary with a new museum. Richard Edelman https://www.audacy.com/media-library/orville-redenbacher-edelman-museum.jpg?id=63728929&width=1200 Edelman has handled advertising for Orville Redenbacher, KFC, Samsung, and many more companies. Orville Redenbacher Edelman museum https://www.audacy.com/media-library/dan-edelman.jpg?id=63728924&width=1200 Dan Edelman founded his eponymous public relations firm in 1952. Dan Edelman https://www.audacy.com/media-library/edelman-museum.jpg?id=63728930&width=1200 To commemorate 70 years, Edelman has chronicled its work in a new museum. Edelman museum https://www.audacy.com/media-library/edelman.jpg?id=63728925&width=1200 Dan Edelman's desk is featured in the Edelman exhibit. Edelman https://www.audacy.com/media-library/edelman.jpg?id=63728926&width=1200 Edelman daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/chicagos-camp-one-step-helps-children-with-cancer-be-a-kid 2023-02-16T13:04:57+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/camp-one-step.jpg?id=63728854&width=1200 Colleen McGrath has been a camper, volunteer, and — now — a full-time employee at Chicago's Camp One Step, which provides free camping experiences for kids with cancer. Camp One Step https://www.audacy.com/media-library/camp-one-step.jpg?id=63728855&width=1200 Colleen McGrath was only 14 years old when she was diagnosed with a rare form of pancreatic cancer. At the time, her diagnosis was the 250th pediatric case in the world. Camp One Step https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63728838&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/camp-one-step.jpg?id=63728857&width=1200 Camp One Step https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63728858&width=1200 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/camp-one-step.jpg?id=63728840&width=1200 Camp One Step provides in-person and digital experiences all year-round, for free, for kids with cancer, cancer survivors, and their families. Camp One Step daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/prince-the-immersive-experience-opens-in-chicago-thursday 2022-09-22T14:09:43+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/prince-the-immersive-experience.jpg?id=63733724&width=1200 Prince: The Immersive Experience is opens June 9. Prince: The Immersive Experience https://www.audacy.com/media-library/prince-the-immersive-experience.jpg?id=63733739&width=1200 Prince: The Immersive Experience is now open. Prince: The Immersive Experience https://www.audacy.com/media-library/prince-the-immersive-experience.jpg?id=63733713&width=1200 Prince: The Immersive Experience allows patrons to explore some of Prince's biggest hits. Prince: The Immersive Experience https://www.audacy.com/media-library/prince-the-immersive-experience.jpg?id=63733728&width=1200 Prince's discography Prince: The Immersive Experience https://www.audacy.com/media-library/prince-the-immersive-experience.jpg?id=63733736&width=1200 A set recreating the "When Doves Cry" music video. Prince: The Immersive Experience https://www.audacy.com/media-library/prince-the-immersive-experience.jpg?id=63733735&width=1200 Prince: The Immersive Experience daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/cubs-bring-back-wrigley-field-brick-paver-program 2020-12-10T20:18:09+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/a-general-view-of-the-marquee-outside-of-wrigley-field-on-april-16-2020-in-chicago-illinois.jpg?id=63682814&width=1200 A general view of the marquee outside of Wrigley Field on April 16, 2020 in Chicago Illinois. A general view of the marquee outside of Wrigley Field on April 16, 2020 in Chicago Illinois. daily https://www.audacy.com/podcasts/the_joe_starkey_show/episodes/an_expert_on_rodgers_and_mccar-8375209 2026-05-12T15:22:31+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=63838106&width=1200 daily https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/my-fair-lady-makes-it-to-chicago-after-pandemic-pause 2022-07-01T21:59:12+00:00 https://www.audacy.com/media-library/shareen-ahmed.png?id=63755135&width=1200 Shareen Ahmed at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Shareen Ahmed https://www.audacy.com/media-library/my-fair-lady.jpg?id=63755136&width=1200 Eliza Doolittle begins her ascent into high society in "My Fair Lady." My Fair Lady https://www.audacy.com/media-library/my-fair-lady.png?id=63755140&width=1200 Blast from the past: the classic film version cast. Director George Cukor (right) with (left to right) Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison and Wilfrid Hyde-White. My Fair Lady daily