Candice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'

The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol."

Lansing organization to grant scholarships

The Lansing Old Timers organization will be awarding six, one-time grants of $1,000 or $500 to three male and three female high school seniors who have participated in a Lansing Old Timers sponsored program.

Constantine Maroulis as Henry Jekyll in the stage musical "Jekyll & Hyde"

Constantine Maroulis as Henry Jekyll in the stage musical "Jekyll & Hyde" now playing in Chicago at the Cadillac Palace Theatre.

Two for One: New stage take of 'Jekyll & Hyde' stars Deborah Cox and Constantine Maroulis

Passion, beautiful music and a story laced with love and hate rank as the qualities that captured the interest of Deborah Cox, to inject new life into the classic tale of good and evil brought to the stage as "Jekyll & Hyde."

Listen: Staight No Chaser to bring spirited sounds to Chicago

The monumental success of Straight No Chaser over the last six years, one might say, was the happiest of accidents.

Playing to the Audience: Michael Feinstein happy to 'jazz it up' at Chicago's Auditorium Theatre

Entertainer Michael Feinstein loves any reason to come to Chicago.

Two local teens headed to Chicago on July 12 for 'American Idol' tryouts

Destinie Denae Sutton has been dreaming of auditioning for "American Idol" since she was 8 years old.

Casey Abrams

Casey Abrams will perform July 7 at MB Financial Park at Rosemont.

'American Idol' finalist Abrams to perform free concert

Casey Abrams, a Season 10 "American Idol" finalist will perform a free concert from 5:15 to 6 p.m. July 7 in MB Financial Park at Rosemont. His concert is part of the live band karaoke event titled "Idol for a Day." The karaoke event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. and Abrams will also sign au…

'American Idol' winner to make his comeback in D.C.

America will get to hear from its newest "American Idol" Phillip Phillips as he makes a comeback performance following kidney surgery at this year's July Fourth celebration on the National Mall.

Singer and Actor and 2008 "American Idol" Finalist David Hernandez

Singer and Actor David Hernandez is working on new entertainment projects while based in Los Angeles. In June 2012, he's in Chicago headlining the dance and music revue show "Dancing Queen" spotlighting favorite tunes of ABBA and song hits of the 1970s.

Singer and Actor David Hernandez

Singer and actor David Hernandez, who was the 12th finalist on FOX's "American Idol: Season 7" is headlining the musical tour "Dancing Queen" while in Chicago through June 24.

ABBA's 'Idol' : 'American Idol' finalist David Hernandez shows disco side for new stage and new show in Chicago

When local singing standout Amy Davis of Cedar Lake competed as one of the top 24 finalists on the FOX reality television smash hit "American Idol: Season 7" in 2008, she won a fellow finalist friend for life.

Hollywood Trainer Jeanette Jenkins and Singer Jordin Sparks

Hollywood trainer Jeanette Jenkins (left) joined former "American Idol" finalist Jordin Sparks June 2 in California at the launch of the 2012 SHAPE Summer Beach Tour.

Hobart camp could benefit from 'Celebrity Apprentice' connection

HOBART | Michelle Higel made it no secret who she was going to root for Sunday during the penultimate episode of NBC's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice."

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Final arguments begin in 'Housewives' firing case

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Bonnie Raitt preps 1st album in 7 years

Dominique Scott ready for this week's 'Rock of Ages' Broadway in Chicago return

Dominique Scott had no problem joining the latest "Rock of Ages" Broadway tour and feeling comfortable in the lead role.

OFFBEAT: Singer Graham Colton hits Chicago area with new CD and practical performer sense

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RailCats welcome American Idol's Chris Medina

American Idol contestant and Chicago native Chris Medina was a guest of honor at Monday's RailCats game. Medina sang the national anthem and his international hit "What Are Words".