Christmas is quickly approaching and while glimmering lights and elaborate decorations seem to define the holiday, the stage ...

who is based in Philadelphia but is the Lyric Unlimited artist-in-residence in Chicago this year, is nominated for best classical solo vocal album for “Beyond the Years — Unpublished Songs of Florence ...

For his appearance, Thicke sang lead on two Chicago songs, including “Call on Me” (from 1974’s Chicago VII album) that Loughnane wrote. “I think he did a great job,” Loughnane says.

Although the song wasn’t featured at other tour stops, Wonder explained that he had to perform it in Chicago and acknowledge the city as a pivotal place in his life. The 1963 No. 1 hit was ...

Chicago also helped set the stage for some memorable holiday tunes. The following list highlights a few Christmas songs that were recorded at studios in Chicago and connect to the vibrant holiday ...