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Few bands in American music history can match the legacy of "Chicago." Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and recipients of the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, "Chicago" stands as one of the most successful and enduring groups of all time. With more than 100 million records sold worldwide, 21 Top 10 singles, 11 No. 1 singles, five consecutive No. 1 albums, and 25 platinum-certified records, their impact is both massive and measurable. Billboard ranked "Chicago" as the highest-charting American band in its Top 125 Artists of All Time, and they remain the first American rock band to chart Top 40 albums in six consecutive decades. Signature songs like “25" or "6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Make Me Smile,” and “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day”, helped define a generation, blending rock, pop, and jazz into a bold, horn-driven sound that became unmistakably their own. Their groundbreaking 1969 debut, "Chicago Transit Authority," was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and later added to the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, recognizing its cultural and historical significance. Songwriters Robert Lamm and James Pankow were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, further cementing the band’s creative influence. "Chicago’s" accolades also include two Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, designation as Founding Artists of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and countless civic honors from cities across the country. Remarkably, "Chicago" has toured every year since forming in 1967—never missing a year. In 2025, they mark their 58th consecutive year on the road. Original members Robert Lamm, Lee Loughnane, and James Pankow continue to anchor a dynamic lineup that brings the band’s iconic horn section and beloved catalog to stages worldwide. Recent releases—including expanded anniversary editions, archival live recordings, holiday collections, and new studio work—demonstrate a band that continues to celebrate its history while staying active and engaged. From arena anthems to intimate ballads, "Chicago’s" concerts are more than performances—they’re celebrations of a catalog that has become woven into the fabric of American music. Nearly six decades in, "Chicago" remains a true ambassador for its hometown and a living testament to longevity, musicianship, and timeless songwriting. Visit: https://www.sdfair.com/events/2026/chicago Chicago The Band on Instagram and Facebook

In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of sexual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.

Three people at the center were killed in a shooting Monday afternoon. Police said they found two teenage suspects dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds in a vehicle nearby.

Navy leaders said this week sailors on the USS Theodore Roosevelt and their families are being told to expect an eight-month deployment to the Middle East.

A festive cultural event featuring JJ Anderson, Special Guest and Local Filmmaker of "Sacred Soil: The Piney Woods School." The film tells an inspiring story about the history of Black educational institutions in America and how the last Black standing boarding school, Piney Woods School, is more than just an institution. The event will open with "The Main Line," a live performance of the life story of Gospel Singer Mahalia Jackson, written and directed by Jennie Hamilton-local Oak Park Producer and Director of plays and owner of the C.A.T. Theater. Dr. Patricia Williams, Author of "Out in Dem Streets: The Homelessness Pandemic Documentary and Personal Account," will share her personal experience as a homeless person for a period of ten years. The event will bring a finale with a Drummers and Dancers performance. Oak Park Library on Facebook

Austerity is still likely to be the general theme of San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria's State of the City Address Thursday, as the city grapples with a hastily-plugged budget deficit showing significant gaps.

A new KPBS investigation found the nonprofit that owns the Imperial Regional Detention Facility has received millions in tax breaks over the years. Plus, we take a look into the race for California's 75th State Assembly seat. And, the challenges faced by journalists in Tijuana.

On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their culture.

Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.

This is the second fire in the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve in recent months.