Blackhawks extend streak to 19 games

CHICAGO | Marian Hossa scored 1:44 into overtime and the Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Monday night to stretch their NHL-record opening points streak to 19 games.

High or dry? Staying sober for New Year's Eve

Whether in recovery or not interested for other reasons, the holidays often mean an excess of booze and drugs.

GEORGE CASTLE: Youkilis would be good for Cubs, Sox – yet doesn’t fit anymore

The one convergence for our baseball teams is a goateed former OBP guru who was a folk hero with his last two teams and would be once again if he played in Wrigley Field.

Joe Bonamassa : A career built on hard work and great shows

Currently on the road supporting his tenth studio album and thirteenth solo career album, “Driving Towards Daylight,” blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa’s star has steadily risen over the years. His career hit the fast lane in 2009 when Eric Clapton joined him on stage in London for…

Chicago's Hidden Country Music: It's worth the search for rustic fun and boot-kicking music in the Windy City

Open the scruffy front door of a drab-looking corner tavern in Chicago on Friday evenings and suddenly you're in Texas, greeted by the rowdy twang of a genuine honky tonk band. Cowboy-booted couples of all ages two-step around the dimly lit scuffed wooden dance floor to the likes of Willie N…

"The Doyle & Debbie Show" Chicago Run Wrapping Up

Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton star as the title characters in "The Doyle & Debbie Show" now playing through May 27, 2012 at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

A new VeggieTales stage show visits Valparaiso this month

The all-new "VeggieTales Live! God Made You Special" stage tour is coming to more than 30 major markets nationwide, including this month's March 15 performance at Valparaiso Nazarene Church.

New VeggieTales stage show visits Valparaiso this month

Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki are quick to acknowledge Muppets creator Jim Henson ranks as a favorite inspiration.

"The Doyle & Debbie Show" Performance

Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton star as the title characters in "The Doyle & Debbie Show" now playing at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

'Region Women in Music'

Erika Raen performs during the Lake County Fair. Before she moved to Nashville this fall to attend Belmont University, she released her first full-length album, 'Indiana Girl.'

"The Doyle & Debbie Show"

Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton star as the title characters in "The Doyle & Debbie Show" now playing at The Royal George Theatre in Chicago.

'Indiana Girl' heads to Nashville

Erika Raen entertains fans at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Erika is heading to Nashville to learn about the music business.

'Indiana Girl' heads to Nashville

Erika Raen entertains fans at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Erika is heading to Nashville to learn about the music business.

'Indiana Girl' heads to Nashville

Erika Raen entertains listeners at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Erika is heading to Nashville to learn about the music business.

PARTON AND PEARL AT CMA AWARDS

Country music stars Dolly Parton and Minnie Pearl share the stage together in October 1977 in Nashville at the Country Music Awards telecast.

Lockout, court cases put popular NFL on hold

WASHINGTON | Welcome to The NFL Lockout.

Hoosier lawyer cultivates friends, economy on West Africa isle

When Matthew Kubal passed the Indiana State Bar in 2010, he hung his shingle in Indianapolis.

Dolly and Jeff Today

Singer Dolly Parton and stage director and choreographer Jeff Calhoun pause for the camera during a break in September 2010 during the tech rehearsals in Nashville for the national Broadway tour of "9 to 5: The Musical." The duo first worked together nearly three decades earlier, both appear…

Dee and Dolly

Actress Dee Hoty, who plays Violet in the Broadway national tour of "9 to 5: The Musical," strikes a pose with the new stage show's creator Dolly Parton, who starred in the original 1980 film.