Joe Donlon

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Zak Spector |Joe Donlon

New venue, same legacy as Bookclub opens new concert space in old Elbo Room building Every week, bands play in venues across Chicago, but a new concert space in Lakeview is different than most. Bookclub is proudly Black-, queer- and woman-owned. "It is not a traditional stage shape. We do not have a flat stage, but instead – especially being a queer-owned venue – we built a Lady Gaga catwalk," co-owner Nick Heineman said.

2 months ago | ktvz.com | Joe Donlon

By Joe DonlonClick here for updates on this story    CHICAGO (WBBM) — For more than 25 years, Working Bikes has helped keep tens of thousands of bicycles out of landfills and get them into the hands of people who need them — whether right in Chicago, or thousands of miles away. But that’s not all the team at Working Bikes does. They are also creating economic lifelines for generations. Trevor Clark took CBS News Chicago through the basement of Working Bikes’ headquarters, at 2434 S. Western Ave.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Joe Donlon

For more than 25 years, Working Bikes has helped keep tens of thousands of bicycles out of landfills and get them into the hands of people who need them — whether right in Chicago, or thousands of miles away. But that's not all the team at Working Bikes does. They are also creating economic lifelines for generations. Trevor Clark took CBS News Chicago through the basement of Working Bikes' headquarters, at 2434 S. Western Ave.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Joe Donlon |Edie Kasten

Amanda Harth, the Chicago native behind Monday Coffee Co., is a determined entrepreneur who exemplifies the South Side's "give it a try" spirit. She and her business partner Felton Kizer have now opened Monday Coffee's first café in Starling, a new neighborhood space on 16th Street where people can meet to enjoy coffee and company together. "The space is designed for anyone that wants to come in, even if you're not buying a cup of coffee. If you want to rest, read a book, it's great," she said.

Mar 17, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Joe Donlon

Lollapalooza is an essential part of summer in Chicago, and a new book has created a record of the oral history of one of the city's most defining festivals. "Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival" is comprised mostly of quotes from the original rock stars, promoters and roadies who made and continue to make the music festival a cultural phenomenon. "In telling the story of Lola, you're telling the story of a cultural movement," said co-author Richard Bienstock.