Fans of the Japanese pop culture are finding connection and love through a common interest. Bookstore owners say the trend has had staying power, and more people are taking Japanese language classes.

The Courant’s arts picks for Feb. 16-22 include Boston-based hip-hop and blues acts, a benefit for trans rights, The Lox ...

Speed skater and Olympic gold medalist Bonnie Blair led the way once again Thursday as Gov. JB Pritzker announced that she and five others are the 2025 recipients of Order of Lincoln honors. Rounding ...

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced that six state residents will receive the Order of Lincoln for professional achievement and public service.

There’s been a lot of hesitancy, uncertainty — even outright fear — among many in the Chicago performing arts community, after the National Endowment for the Arts announced it's doing away with ...