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Cleveland “Christopher” Bynum says he was coerced into confessing to the killings in Gary. There was little evidence beside a kid who overheard a man he identified as “Chris.” Years later, another “Chris” left a confession after his death.

Enhance your Pitchfork experience with valuable tips, like finding your new favorite artist at the Blue Stage.

While crowds were a slow build early in the afternoon, the swarm of Radiohead T-shirts indicated throngs would likely soon be assembling for The Smile, Friday night’s headliner.

Sen Morimoto, Ric Wilson, Leikeli47 and The Smile are on the bill for the first day of the weekend festival in Union Park.

In the first of 13 planned celebrations, CPS provided music, food, games, school supplies, and more for students and their families in Davis Square Park on the South Side.

At ‘Hear My Story,’ hosted by columnist Ismael Pérez, local drag performers shared their experiences of self-love, perseverance and community.

Former Northwestern athletes went public with allegations of widespread hazing in the school’s athletic program, the Rev. Jesse Jackson announced he will step down as president of Rainbow PUSH, and this week’s $1 billion Powerball jackpot was the seventh highest in U.S. history.

The Ukrainian Village artist says a lot of people in creative fields can identify with the cartoon villain, “as failure is a fairly large part of creation.”

Pitchfork Music Festival will take over Union Park in the West Loop Friday through Sunday. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to go.

At brunch spots, art studios, libraries and tea rooms, Barbie mania is taking over to coincide with the movie premiere.

When the 50-member Council meets again in September, it’ll be to begin the possibly contentious process of tackling Mayor Brandon Johnson’s first city budget.