The North Side has long reigned as the cradle of Chicago comedy. Stand-ups flock to Zanies or The Laugh Factory, and improvisers and sketch comics flit between The Annoyance, The Second City and iO.

The What’s Funny Comedy Festival, which Lil Rel cofounded with his former manager Knowledge Beckom, runs through Saturday.

Mary Lindsey, the owner of Jokes & Notes Comedy Club, is a legend in the comedy game. She has helped to open doors for the likes of Lil Rel Howery, Bernie Mac and so many other talented and legendary ...

Hinda Institute’s Shared Horizons trains peer support specialists, expanding mental health recovery services for Jewish families.

Located in the lower level of the recently restored Norwood event space, the Comedy Bar will open on Feb. 14, adding another stage to the area’s stand-up comedy scene. Opening weekend features two ...

The schools are open, the nights are longer, and the corn has finally stopped sweating. What could it all mean? Simple, that fall is right around the corner. And with the arrival of autumn comes the ...