A gospel musical celebrates 10 years on stage. We talk with the Chicago author whose book about elaborate church hats inspired the show.

We revisit a group of Lake Michigan surfers who are so passionate about their sport that they won't let a little thing like winter stand in their way.

A Northwest Side neighborhood aims to make their community stronger - and safer - with art. Jay Shefsky has the story.

For decades, Chicago city leaders have been trying to forget Al Capone, but a new book keeps his memory very much alive. We talk with the niece of the infamous gangster about her book, "Uncle Al Capone."

We meet  Springfield bow-tying artist Allison Lacher, whose playful work can be seen at venues across central Illinois.

We meet a man who has brought native Illinois prairie plants to his suburban condo development. They're not just beautiful; experts say native plant gardens are great for the environment. Jay Shefsky has the story.

What's hiding in the fenced-off area of Belmont Harbor? Geoffrey Baer discovers a delightful retreat in this week's edition of Ask Geoffrey.

Chicago Magazine editor Emmet Sullivan joins us with his picks for summer's best festivals.

Need some ideas for what to do this weekend? Chicago Tonight knows what is going on!

We visit the Syrian refugee camps along the Turkish border, and share the story of a Chicago area doctor trying to help.

While on an international reporting trip in May, I visited the southern province of Turkey, Haytay, and visited Syrian refugee camps with Ash-har. Read about my experience inside Kilis refugee camp.

How the Beatles evolved with "Revolver." We talk with a local author who argues the album was the Beatles' artistic high-water mark.

We explore how small, pop-up, organic community gardens are challenging people's perceptions about life in Chicago.

Lookingglass Theatre puts Chicago history onstage with Eastland. Chicago Sun-Times Theater Critic Hedy Weiss reviews this, and two other local shows.

Jay Shefsky has the story of an unusual friendship that led a Mexican immigrant to own the last kosher fish market in the Chicago area.