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Jim Peterik was born on November 11, 1950

Jim Peterik was born on November 11, 1950, in Berwyn, Illinois. He became the singer and guitarist behind The Ides of March’s “Vehicle,” then helped establish Survivor as a keyboardist and songwriter. His collaboration with Frankie Sullivan on “Eye of the Tiger,” written for the 1982 film Rocky III, connected those songwriting skills to a very specific challenge: giving a boxer’s comeback its musical pulse.

Berwyn, IL · 2d

CBS Chicago

JoBe Cerny, voice of the Pillsbury Doughboy, dies at 78

The Chicago area native died on Friday, Oct. 30.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

Chicago-Area Live Music Recommendations for Nov. 11-17

Each Wednesday, WTTW News producer Josh Terry presents must-see live music shows from indie rock to jazz, country, hip-hop and more. Daily Chicagoan, the newsletter from WTTW News, sends these picks to your inbox each week along with more essential recommendations from our staff. Sign up here. Wednesday, Nov. 11:

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Soul Train Awards Tape in Chicago for the First Time

The Soul Train Awards were taped in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 5, a first for the show. The ceremony took place at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Millennium Park. Anthony Anderson hosted. Stars walked a purple carpet before the taping began. The event returned after a two-year...

Forest Park Review

Church on Harlem goes back to Harlem

In 1890, when the United States had 42 states and Benjamin Harrison was President, the German Baptist Church was formed (now Forest Park Baptist) after breaking from the First Baptist Church of Chicago. A newspaper clipping from 1904 states, “The work of German Baptists dates back to the early seventies, at which time several members located in Oak Park and Harlem erected a small edifice at the corner of Franklin Street and Marengo Avenue which afterwards sold and was from that time used as a Mission Sunday School.”

Oak Park, IL · 2d

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Da Brat Has Message For Chicago Rappers Looking To Make It Out Of The City

Da Brat is bringing a message to a new generation of Chicago rappers as she prepares to return home this month. She’s joining The Hip Hop Nutcracker with advice for artists still trying to turn neighborhood recognition into something bigger. “I just wanted to be a star outside of...

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NBC Chicago

Chicago Thanksgiving Parade to start an hour earlier for the first time in 92 years

If you’re planning to attend the Chicago Thanksgiving Parade this year, set your alarm an hour earlier. For the first time in the parade’s 92-year history, the procession will begin at 7:45 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning — an hour earlier than in previous years, according to a parade spokesperson who confirmed the change to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Chicago, IL · 11h

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Alice Cooper at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, IL

The Godfather of shock rock, Alice Cooper, brought his extended Alice’s Attic Tour to Waukegan for a night of gothic theatrics. 2026 is proving to be a very busy year for Alice Cooper. He went from touring with his band to performing shows with the Hollywood Vampires, releasing his book, “Devil On My Shoulder: A Memoir,” to extending his Alice’s Attic Tour. No rest for the wicked, as they say.

Waukegan, IL · 1d

American Songwriter

Born 118 Years Ago Today in Chicago, the Music Visionary Who Signed Kitty Wells and Patsy Cline and Helped Make Nashville the Country Music Capital

On this day (November 10) in 1908, powerhouse country music executive Paul Cohen was born in Chicago, Illinois. Getting his start in the industry with Columbia Records, he joined Decca’s nascent American operation in the 1930s. Cohen’s energetic production style and keen business acumen helped shift the epicenter of country music operations from the Northwest to Nashville, transforming what was then dubbed “hillbilly music” into the booming multi-billion dollar industry it is today. He also guided the careers of many high-profile hitmakers, signing Kitty Wells, Patsy Cline, Ernest Tubb, Webb Pierce, and Red Foley — just to name a few.

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WGN News

Streaming Now: The Lord Of The Rings, The Good Daughter, 12 12 12, The Body and more

Here are this week’s home video picks for all the movies and shows on streaming platforms now.

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Saturday, November 14 | Legendary Bands Foghat and Head East Perform At The Arcada

Legendary bands Foghat and Head East will perform at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Satruday, November 14, beginning at 8:00pm. After 55 years, Foghat is still going as strong as ever. Last year, the band celebrated 50 years of “Slow Ride,” the timeless anthem that put them on the global map and has not let up since.

St Charles, IL · 19h

WBEZ

From Irish pub to Chicago blues hub: What happened to Biddy Mulligan’s?

In Rogers Park, a block from the lake, weeds are growing in front of a shuttered Irish pub. A sign above the door reads Mulligan’s Cafe, but a marquee above that identifies this closed business by another name: Biddy Mulligan’s. This unassuming storefront was once a hot spot for blues fans on Chicago’s North Side in the 1970s and 1980s.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

Caroling, Trees and the Christkindlmarket — Celebrate the Holidays With These Classic Chicago Traditions

From a mug of hot glühwein at the Christkindlmarket to a trip to the Walnut Room’s Great Tree, there are some Chicago activities that have become iconic holiday traditions. Read on for opportunities to shop, snack, carol and ride holiday trains. Christkindlmarket. The beloved German-style market is returning...

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In 1982, Someone Walked Into Chicago Drugstores, Laced Tylenol Bottles With Cyanide, and Put Them Right Back on the Shelf; Nobody Knows Who or Why

Nobody broke in. Nobody tampered at the factory. They died. Seven people died. No one’s ever been charged.

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Midwest radio mainstay Brian Noonan to headline "Lucy's Comedy" at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on Friday

Radio host, podcaster and comic Brian Noonan will headline "Lucy's Comedy" at Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake on Friday night. Ahead of his show, I had a chance to chat with Noonan about his long career in radio, including stops at Midwest powerhouses WGN in Chicago and WTMJ in Milwaukee.

Crystal Lake, IL · 1d

Hyde Park Herald

Hyde Park Stories: Jackson Park History Part II

A brief look at the eras of Jackson Park History and what they left behind. Part I covered the creation of Jackson Park as part of the South Park Commission (SPC), a taxation district run by a board of wealthy individuals appointed by the governor of Illinois but subject to voter referendums. Part II covers the Chicago Park District era.

Chicago, IL · 3d

ABC 7 Chicago

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Cook County Sheriff's Office transforms prison transport bus into mobile library for children

A former prisoner transport bus has been transformed into a mobile library, bringing thousands of books to children in Cook County communities with limited access to reading resources.

Cook County, IL · 2d

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