Chicago’s favorite fight song, “Bear Down,” began as bet among songwriters. It ended up being a city’s rallying cry.

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop ...

Prepare your playlists: Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini. December always brings a flood of year-end music ...

If your ears need a rest, we hear you. Chicago hosted an astonishing number of concerts in 2025. There was no shortage of events that lured fans from the city, the Midwest and places further afield.