Chicago beach music festival Mamby On The Beach has been cancelled because of endangered birds. "We are saddened to announce that Mamby On The Beach has been cancelled for 2019 due to circumstances beyond our control," reads a statement from promoters. "These unforeseen issues include significantly higher than average waters of Lake Michigan eli...

R. Kelly pled not guilty to a 13-count indictment today in US District Court in Chicago. The singer is facing charges related to child pornography, attempts to engage minors in sexual activity, and obstruction of justice.

Chicago folk-rock luminaries Wilco have a new full-length on the way called Ode To Joy, the proper studio follow-up to 2016’s Schmilco. The record, in general, is about encouraging "the act of finding joy in a dark political climate," according to the band. Today, in addition to announcing the album, Wilco are dropping Ode To…

The singer was arrested while he was walking his dog.R Kelly has been arrested on federal sex trafficking chargesR Kelly has been arrested on federal sex trafficking charges, the US attorney has revealed. Kelly was walking his dog near his home in Chicago at 7pm local time when he was arrested. US attorney spokesperson James Fitzpatrick said in ...

R. Kelly has been arrested on federal sex trafficking charges, according to various reports, including NBC News 4 New York, which first broke the story. The singer born Robert Kelly was reportedly arrested in Chicago by Homeland Security Investigators and NYPD detectives but, per NBC News 4, "is expected" to be brought to New York…