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

Here’s a list of notable moments, trends, and events from 2016 that many people online now point to when they say it “feels ...

From the Boston Symphony Orchestra's all John Williams program to the conductorless A Far Cry's "Appalachian Spring" concert, ...

Wayne Bennett put a shine on beloved recordings by Otis Rush and Bobby “Blue” Bland, but he only cut one single under his own ...

Pledge allegiance to her hands, her team, her vibes: Taylor Swift once again leads the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Award nominees ...

Chicago rapper Lil Blessin was a true “bubbling under” talent for some time before the release of his viral breakout “Likka ...

From Bill Murray’s band and David Byrne’s theater experience to intimate classical music concerts and dance shows galore, ...

"To grow up in the city of Chicago, it is a rite of passage — for every kid to know the lyrics of 'Bear Down, Chicago Bears.'" In her 30 years as a music educator with Chicago Public Schools, Dr.

Milwaukee's Lightning & Thunder is lighting up the big screen. The real-life Neil Diamond tribute act, featuring married couple Mike and Claire Sardina, is the subject of a movie, "Song Sung Blue," in ...

Running time: 132 minutes. Rated PG-13 (thematic material, some strong language, some sexual material and brief drug use). In theaters Dec. 25. If there’s one slam-dunk choice in “Song Sung Blue,” ...

Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. He was 51. TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with ...

Read this story for free. To continue reading, sign up for The Rundown and get unlimited access to WBEZ.org. Chicago soul band Hollyy released their debut album last week. They’re celebrating this ...