Editing Chicago (band) (section)

=== 2010s ===
In 2010 (just as they had already done in 1999 and 2008), Chicago toured with [[the Doobie Brothers]] (and would do so again in 2017).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ticketnews.com/chicago-doobie-brothers-tour-rolls-out-co-headlining-dates-for-summer-2010/|title=Chicago, Doobie Brothers tour rolls out co-headlining dates for summer 2010 {{!}} TicketNews|last=Reitz|first=Allison|date=December 18, 2009|website=www.ticketnews.com|publisher=TicketNews|language=en-US|access-date=September 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929045107/https://www.ticketnews.com/chicago-doobie-brothers-tour-rolls-out-co-headlining-dates-for-summer-2010/|archive-date=September 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> A 2011 performance in [[Chicago]] became a video for the [[HDNet]] cable channel that featured the Doobie Brothers joining Chicago for three encore tunes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://moviecitynews.com/2012/page/235/|title=Movie City News: Chicago in Chicago: Blu-ray|last=Dretzka|first=Gary|date=June 14, 2012|website=moviecitynews.com|language=en-US|access-date=September 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928225645/http://moviecitynews.com/2012/page/235/|archive-date=September 28, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The band also appeared on the season nine finale of ''[[American Idol]]''.<ref>{{cite news|last=Berman|first=Craig|title='Idol' voters make DeWyze choice|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna37367849|access-date=May 28, 2010|date=May 27, 2010|work=Today|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528123214/http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/37367849/ns/today-entertainment/|archive-date=May 28, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 24, 2011, the band performed at [[Red Rocks]] in Colorado, accompanied by the [[Colorado Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artscomplex.com/EventDisplay/tabid/123/Default.aspx?id=125712&bct=0&bcd=7/24/2011&bcv=0|title=Chicago with the Colorado Symphony|year=2011|website=artscomplex.com|publisher=City and County of Denver|language=en-US|access-date=September 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170928223755/http://www.artscomplex.com/EventDisplay/tabid/123/Default.aspx?id=125712&bct=0&bcd=7%2F24%2F2011&bcv=0|archive-date=September 28, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

With ''[[Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three]],'' the band re-teamed with producer Ramone (he had previously released the new tracks for the expanded Christmas re-release ''What's It Gonna Be, Santa?'') to record a new Christmas album.<ref name="UCM Sept 28, 2011">{{Cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-holiday-album-release-date/|title=Chicago Reveal More Details About Holiday Album|last=Wardlaw|first=Matt|date=September 28, 2011|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|publisher=Loudwire Network|language=en-US|access-date=September 29, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929052112/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-holiday-album-release-date/|archive-date=September 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Dolly Parton]] was a guest artist on the album,<ref name="UCM Sept 28, 2011" /> which was released in October 2011. In the meantime, Rhino released ''[[Chicago XXXIV: Live in '75]]'', a two-disc set containing two hours of previously unreleased performances recorded June 24–26, 1975 at the [[Capital Centre (Landover, Maryland)|Capital Centre]] in [[Largo, Maryland]], featuring the original members of Chicago performing some of their greatest hits up to that point. In 2012, Chicago and the Doobie Brothers held another joint tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-and-doobie-brothers-announce-2012-tour/|title=Chicago and Doobie Brothers Announce 2012 Tour|publisher=Ultimateclassicrock.com|date=June 27, 2012|access-date=September 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025215610/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-and-doobie-brothers-announce-2012-tour/|archive-date=October 25, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> That same year, Hester left the group shortly before the tour,<ref name="Lifton May2012" /> and was succeeded at first by percussionist [[Daniel de los Reyes]],<ref name=Santos>{{Cite news|url=http://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/music-stage/article/After-nearly-50-years-Chicago-still-on-the-road-6245294.php|title=After nearly 50 years, Chicago still on the road and rocking|last=Santos|first=Sandra|date=May 6, 2015|newspaper=San Antonio Express-News|quote=Chicago’s newest member, percussionist Walfredo Reyes Jr., came to the band in a fun way a few years ago, Scheff said. Reyes’ brother, percussionist Daniel de los Reyes, was originally touring with the band, but had also been playing with the [[Zac Brown Band]]. When scheduling conflicts arose, Reyes would fill in for his brother. De Los Reyes eventually joined the Zac Brown Band on their tour full-time, so Reyes was invited to join Chicago full-time, as well.|access-date=February 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211083226/http://www.expressnews.com/entertainment/music-stage/article/After-nearly-50-years-Chicago-still-on-the-road-6245294.php|archive-date=February 11, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Front Row King|url=http://www.frontrowking.com/buy-chicago-the-band-concert-tickets/index.html|access-date=February 23, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210120047/http://www.frontrowking.com/buy-chicago-the-band-concert-tickets/index.html|archive-date=February 10, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> then by Daniel's brother and former long-term [[Santana (band)|Santana]] member, [[Walfredo Reyes Jr.]]<ref name=Santos /><ref name="Walfredo Reyes Jr. at Chicago">{{cite web|title=Walfredo Reyes Jr.|publisher=Chicago|url=http://www.chicagotheband.com/walfredo-reyes-jr.html|access-date=May 1, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515104230/http://www.chicagotheband.com/walfredo-reyes-jr.html|archive-date=May 15, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Walfredo Reyes Jr. official web site">{{cite web|title=Walfredo Reyes Jr.|publisher=Walfredo Reyes Jr.|url=http://walfredoreyesjr.com/|access-date=April 24, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003223510/http://www.walfredoreyesjr.com/|archive-date=October 3, 2013|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2013, Lamm, Loughnane, Pankow, and Parazaider appeared in the [[HBO]] film ''[[Clear History]]'' as the band Chicago.<ref name= "Clear History IMDB">"Clear History" -[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2279864/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast IMDB] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404110627/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2279864/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast |date=April 4, 2016 }}</ref> In late 2013, the band began releasing singles for a new album, starting with "Somethin' Comin', I Know" in August, "America" in September, "Crazy Happy" in December 2013, and "Naked in the Garden of Allah" in January 2014. The album, titled ''[[Chicago XXXVI: Now]]'', was released on July 4, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagotheband.com/albums/chicago36.html|title="Now" Chicago XXXVI|publisher=Chicago Records|access-date=April 14, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112171836/http://www.chicagotheband.com/albums/chicago36.html|archive-date=January 12, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The group's debut album, ''[[Chicago Transit Authority (album)|Chicago Transit Authority]]'', released in 1969, was inducted into the [[Grammy Hall of Fame]] in 2014.<ref name=":3" /> On January 25 and 28, 2014 Chicago performed two concerts with the [[Chicago Symphony Orchestra]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chicago returns home—to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra |url=https://csosoundsandstories.org/chicago-returns-home-to-the-chicago-symphony-orchestra/ |website= CSO Sounds and Stories|last=Polkow|first=Dennis|publisher=Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association|date=January 8, 2014|access-date=August 26, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904173644/https://csosoundsandstories.org/chicago-returns-home-to-the-chicago-symphony-orchestra/|archive-date=September 4, 2018}}</ref> In February 2015, Chicago released a two-disc live album, ''Chicago at Symphony Hall'', of their performances with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/chicago--symphony-hall-mw0003007447 |title=Chicago at Symphony Hall |publisher=AllMusic |date=September 4, 2018 |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904230109/https://www.allmusic.com/album/chicago--symphony-hall-mw0003007447 |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/Chicago.Official/posts/chicago-is-proud-to-announce-a-new-live-album-chicago-at-symphony-hall-featuring/846715282054991/ |title=Chicago at Symphony Hall |last=Chicago (Official Page) |via=Facebook |date=September 4, 2018 |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320024210/https://www.facebook.com/Chicago.Official/posts/chicago-is-proud-to-announce-a-new-live-album-chicago-at-symphony-hall-featuring/846715282054991/ |archive-date=March 20, 2019 |url-status=live  }}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=November 2020}}

In 2015, Chicago was listed among the nominees for induction into the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6722672/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2016-nominees-cheap-trick-chicago-react|title=Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 Nominees: Cheap Trick, Chicago & More React|last=Stutz|first=Colin|date=October 8, 2015|magazine=Billboard|access-date=October 28, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151015003619/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6722672/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-2016-nominees-cheap-trick-chicago-react|archive-date=October 15, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The original lineup – Cetera, Kath, Lamm, Loughnane, Pankow, Parazaider, and Seraphine – was inducted at the 31st annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on April 8, 2016, along with [[N.W.A]]., [[Deep Purple]], [[Steve Miller (musician)|Steve Miller]], and [[Cheap Trick]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/2016-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees/|title=Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple + Steve Miller Elected into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame|publisher=Ultimateclassicrock.com|date=December 17, 2015|access-date=April 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160417020249/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/2016-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-inductees/|archive-date=April 17, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2016, it was announced that original drummer Danny Seraphine would join the current lineup of Chicago for the first time in over 25 years for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|title=Original 'Chicago' Drummer & Co-Founder Danny Seraphine to Perform at Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Original-Chicago-Drummer-Co-Founder-Danny-Seraphine-to-Perform-at-Hall-of-Fame-Induction-Ceremony-20160210|website=BWW|access-date=February 16, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222013345/http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Original-Chicago-Drummer-Co-Founder-Danny-Seraphine-to-Perform-at-Hall-of-Fame-Induction-Ceremony-20160210|archive-date=February 22, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Peter Cetera chose not to attend.<ref name="Ives April 2016">{{Cite news|url=http://news.radio.com/2016/04/08/rock-hall-induction-ceremony-2016-wrap-up-cheap-trick-n-w-a-and-more/|title=Rock Hall Induction Ceremony 2016 Wrap-Up: Cheap Trick, N.W.A. and More|last=Ives|first=Brian|date=April 8, 2016|work=Radio.com|access-date=September 28, 2017|publisher=CBS Radio, Inc.|language=en-US}}{{dead link|date=September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chicagos-robert-lamm-talks-peter-cetera-absence-at-rock-hall-225418/|title=Chicago's Robert Lamm Talks Peter Cetera Absence at Rock Hall|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=April 9, 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=October 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029114615/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/chicagos-robert-lamm-talks-peter-cetera-absence-at-rock-hall-225418/|archive-date=October 29, 2021|language=en-US|url-status=live}}</ref> Terry Kath's daughter Michelle accepted her father's award.<ref name="Ives April 2016" /> 
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire embarked on another tour together in 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.musictimes.com/articles/54382/20151113/chicago-earth-wind-fire-announce-2016-heart-soul-tour-2.htm |title=Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire Announce 2016 Heart And Soul Tour 2.0 |first=Michael|last=Haskoor|publisher=Music Times, LLC|date=November 13, 2015|access-date=September 8, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006194338/https://www.musictimes.com/articles/54382/20151113/chicago-earth-wind-fire-announce-2016-heart-soul-tour-2.htm|archive-date=October 6, 2016|language=en-US}}</ref> In July 2016, Chicago performed on ABC's ''[[Greatest Hits (TV series)|Greatest Hits]]''.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bonnie-raitt-miguel-chicago-among-eclectic-greatest-hits-tv-lineup-20160601|title=Bonnie Raitt, Miguel, Chicago in 'Greatest Hits' TV Lineup|last=Legaspi|first=Althea|date=June 1, 2016|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=October 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003030422/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/bonnie-raitt-miguel-chicago-among-eclectic-greatest-hits-tv-lineup-20160601|archive-date=October 3, 2017|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc.go.com/shows/greatest-hits/video/most-recent/VDKA0_536rcaum|title=Watch Chicago and Aloe Blacc Sing You're The Inspiration on Greatest Hits|publisher=American Broadcasting Company|access-date=October 2, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171003075115/http://abc.go.com/shows/greatest-hits/video/most-recent/VDKA0_536rcaum|archive-date=October 3, 2017|language=en-US|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On September 23, 2016, a documentary called ''The Terry Kath Experience'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5037288/|title=The Terry Kath Experience|website=[[IMDb]]|access-date=December 6, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112094328/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5037288/|archive-date=November 12, 2021|language=en-US|url-status=live}}</ref> The documentary featured most of the members of Chicago talking about Kath's life (most notably Kath's second wife Camelia Kath and original Chicago bassist Peter Cetera).<ref name="Hollywood Reporter September2016">{{Cite web|last=Dalton|first=Stephen|date=September 23, 2016|title='The Terry Kath Experience': Film Review {{!}} TIFF 2016|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/terry-kath-experience-review-932302/|access-date=December 6, 2021|website=The Hollywood Reporter|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211207045629/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/terry-kath-experience-review-932302/|archive-date=December 7, 2021|language=en-US|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RS December2016">{{Cite magazine|last=Chiu|first=David|date=December 11, 2017|title=Chicago's Terry Kath: Inside Guitarist's Life and Tragic Death|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chicagos-terry-kath-inside-the-life-and-tragic-death-of-an-unsung-guitar-hero-201725/|access-date=December 6, 2021|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]]|archive-date=January 8, 2021|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210108033906/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/chicagos-terry-kath-inside-the-life-and-tragic-death-of-an-unsung-guitar-hero-201725/}}</ref> It was directed by Kath's daughter, Michelle Kath Sinclair.<ref name="Hollywood Reporter September2016"/><ref name="RS December2016"/>

After taking a temporary leave in May 2016, citing "family health reasons",<ref name="Sands Oct2016">{{Cite news|url=http://forbassplayersonly.com/jason-scheff-leaves-chicago/|title=Jason Scheff leaves Chicago|last=Sands|first=David|date=October 27, 2016|work=For Bass Players Only|access-date=September 28, 2016|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031215937/http://forbassplayersonly.com/jason-scheff-leaves-chicago/|archive-date=October 31, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Payne|first=Ed|url=https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chicagos-jason-scheff-fired-hasnt-quit-band-source-says-ed-payne|title=Chicago's Jason Scheff 'not fired,' hasn't quit the band, source says|date=May 4, 2016|website=linkedin.com|access-date=July 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190320024211/https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/chicagos-jason-scheff-fired-hasnt-quit-band-source-says-ed-payne|archive-date=March 20, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> it was announced on October 25, 2016, that Jason Scheff had left Chicago after 31 years.<ref name="Sands Oct2016" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.antimusic.com/news/16/October/27Chicagos_Jason_Scheff_Leaves_Band_After_30_Years.shtml|title=Chicago's Jason Scheff Leaves Band After 30 Years ::Chicago News ::antiMusic.com|website=antimusic.com|access-date=July 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170922051253/http://www.antimusic.com/news/16/October/27Chicagos_Jason_Scheff_Leaves_Band_After_30_Years.shtml|archive-date=September 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Bassist/vocalist [[Jeff Coffey]], who had been filling in for Scheff during his absence, was promoted to a full-time member.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Nick|first1=DeRiso|title=Chicago Replace Longtime Singer and Bassist Jason Scheff|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-jason-scheff/|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|date=October 25, 2016 |access-date=November 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104000238/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-jason-scheff/|archive-date=November 4, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Saxophonist [[Ray Herrmann]], who had previously filled in for Parazaider on various tour dates since 2005, also became an official member at this time after Parazaider retired permanently from the road.<ref name="Sculley July2017">{{Cite news|url=https://pilotonline.com/entertainment/music/original-chicago-member-still-rockin-after-years-doesn-t-mince/article_8cb5859f-ab07-5419-98e6-9794c8850ec8.html|title=Original Chicago member, still rockin' after 50 years, doesn't mince words|last=Sculley|first=Alan|date=July 27, 2017|work=Virginian-Pilot|access-date=September 27, 2017|quote="Parazaider is still a band member and performs with the group for certain events."|location=Norfolk, Virginia, USA|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006154825/https://pilotonline.com/entertainment/music/original-chicago-member-still-rockin-after-years-doesn-t-mince/article_8cb5859f-ab07-5419-98e6-9794c8850ec8.html|archive-date=October 6, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>  Although Parazaider retired from regular touring, he remained a band member.<ref name="TribLive2018">{{Cite news|url=https://triblive.com/aande/music/13901189-74/chicago-to-features-new-blood-classic-hits-at-keybank-pavilion-show|title=Chicago Brings New Blood, Classic Hits to KeyBank Pavilion|last=Sculley|first=Alan|work=TribLive|date=July 25, 2018|access-date=September 23, 2018|quote="Original saxophonist Walt Parazaider remains a member of Chicago, but no longer tours on a regular basis with the group."|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923052525/https://triblive.com/aande/music/13901189-74/chicago-to-features-new-blood-classic-hits-at-keybank-pavilion-show|archive-date=September 23, 2018|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Sculley July2017"/>

In January 2017, [[CNN Films]] aired a two-hour biographical documentary film on the group titled ''Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago.''<ref name="CNN Press Release">{{cite press release|title=CNN Films Premieres 'Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago' on New Year's Day|date=December 15, 2016|publisher=Cable News Network|url=http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2016/12/15/cnn-films-premieres-now-more-than-ever-the-history-of-chicago-on-new-years-day/|access-date=September 28, 2017|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929091542/http://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2016/12/15/cnn-films-premieres-now-more-than-ever-the-history-of-chicago-on-new-years-day/|archive-date=September 29, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> The film was directed and edited by Peter Pardini, nephew of band member Lou Pardini, and produced by the band.<ref name=Farhi>{{cite news |last=Farhi |first=Paul |date=January 4, 2017 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/why-did-cnn-air-a-documentary-about-the-band-chicago-produced-by-band-members/2017/01/04/dc47f2b8-d1d5-11e6-9cb0-54ab630851e8_story.html |title=Why did CNN air a documentary about the band Chicago produced by band members? |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=September 28, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171004035049/https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/why-did-cnn-air-a-documentary-about-the-band-chicago-produced-by-band-members/2017/01/04/dc47f2b8-d1d5-11e6-9cb0-54ab630851e8_story.html |archive-date=October 4, 2017 |url-status=live  }}</ref> The film's premiere was the highest-rated program in the 25–54 demographic.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3807496/|title=Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago|website=[[IMDb]]|access-date=January 17, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307221128/http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3807496/|archive-date=March 7, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The film won the 2016 "Best of the Fest" Audience Choice Award at the [[Sedona Film Festival|Sedona International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sedonafilmfestival.org/Page.asp?NavID=89|title=Sedona Film Festival - Award Winners: Past Festivals|website=sedonafilmfestival.org|access-date=September 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141209025237/http://www.sedonafilmfestival.org/Page.asp?NavID=89|archive-date=December 9, 2014|url-status=live}}</ref> At the 10th Annual Fort Myers Beach Film Festival in 2016, it won the "People's Choice" award and Peter Pardini won the "Rising Star Award" as director and filmmaker.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://fortmyersbeach.news/film-festival-awards/|title=Film Festival Awards|author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=April 28, 2016|work=Island Sand Paper{{!}}Fort Myers Beach News|access-date=September 28, 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929091217/https://fortmyersbeach.news/film-festival-awards/|archive-date=September 29, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

On February 22, 2017, it was announced that Cetera, Lamm, and Pankow were among the 2017 [[Songwriters Hall of Fame]] inductees for their songwriting efforts as members of Chicago.<ref name=SongHallFeb2017 /><ref name=CBSFeb2017 /> The induction event was held Thursday, June 15 at the [[New York Marriott Marquis|Marriott Marquis]] Hotel in New York City.<ref name=SongHallFeb2017 />
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Chicago's website stated that in 2017, the band was working on a new album, ''Chicago XXXVII''.<ref name= "Chicago News 2/22/17">{{Cite web|url=https://www.chicagotheband.com/news/news-main.html|title=Chicago's Robert Lamm and James Pankow to be Inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame|date=February 22, 2017|website=chicagotheband.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170101221702/http://chicagotheband.com/news/news-main.html|archive-date=January 1, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=February 9, 2018}}</ref>

On September 17, 2017, former percussionist Laudir de Oliveira died of a heart attack while performing onstage in his native [[Rio de Janeiro]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/percussionista-laudir-de-oliveira-morre-aos-77-anos-21835178|title=Percussionista Laudir de Oliveira morre, aos 77 anos|date=September 17, 2017|language=pt|access-date=September 17, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170918021549/https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/percussionista-laudir-de-oliveira-morre-aos-77-anos-21835178|archive-date=September 18, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://womc.cbslocal.com/2017/09/18/chicago-longtime-percussionist-laudir-de-oliveira-has-died/|title=Chicago: Longtime Percussionist Laudir de Oliveira Has Died|last=Johnson|first=Jim|date=September 18, 2017|work=104.3 WOMC|access-date=October 19, 2017|publisher=CBS Radio Inc.|location=Detroit, Michigan, USA|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171019220726/http://womc.cbslocal.com/2017/09/18/chicago-longtime-percussionist-laudir-de-oliveira-has-died/|archive-date=October 19, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Chicago began their 2018 touring schedule on Saturday, January 13 by performing the grand opening concert at the new [[Xcite Center]] at [[Parx Casino]] in [[Bensalem, Pennsylvania]].<ref name=Vineberg>{{cite news |last=Vineberg |first=Andy |date=January 14, 2018 |url=http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20180113/chicago-gets-parx-casinos-new-xcite-center-off-to-rousing-start |title=Chicago gets Parx Casino's new Xcite Center off to rousing start |newspaper=Bucks County Courier Times |publisher=GateHouse Media, LLC |access-date=February 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206190302/http://www.buckscountycouriertimes.com/news/20180113/chicago-gets-parx-casinos-new-xcite-center-off-to-rousing-start |archive-date=February 6, 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

On Wednesday, January 17, 2018, drummer Tris Imboden announced he was leaving the band after 27 years to spend more time with his family.<ref name="Two Chicago Members Leaving Band">{{cite web|url=http://bestclassicbands.com/chicago-band-members-leaving-1-19-18/|title=Two Chicago Members Leaving Band|publisher=Bestclassicbands.com|date=January 19, 2018|access-date=February 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205184408/http://bestclassicbands.com/chicago-band-members-leaving-1-19-18/|archive-date=February 5, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> On Friday, January 19, 2018, bassist and vocalist Jeff Coffey announced on his [[Facebook]] page that he was also departing from the band due to its heavy touring schedule.<ref name="Two Chicago Members Leaving Band"/> Chicago announced that percussionist Walfredo Reyes Jr. was moving over to drums, replacing Imboden.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://beatosblog.com/chicago-done-right-wally-reyes-jr-named-new-drummer/|title=Chicago Done Right; Wally Reyes, Jr. Named As The New Drummer|last=Biedzynski|first=Ken|date=January 20, 2018|website=beatosblog.com|publisher=Beato's Blog|access-date=February 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205130014/http://beatosblog.com/chicago-done-right-wally-reyes-jr-named-new-drummer/|archive-date=February 5, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Vocalist [[Neil Donell]], of Chicago tribute band Brass Transit, was chosen as the band's new lead singer and session musician Brett Simons also joined the band as their new bassist.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.kfvs12.com/story/37307108/jeff-coffey-exits-chicago-second-member-to-leave-in-a-week|title=Lead singer Jeff Coffey exits Chicago, second member to leave band in a week|last=Payne|first=Ed|date=January 20, 2018|work=12 KFVS|access-date=January 22, 2018|location=Cape Girardeau, Missouri, U.S.A.|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123072329/http://www.kfvs12.com/story/37307108/jeff-coffey-exits-chicago-second-member-to-leave-in-a-week|archive-date=January 23, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://ultimateclassicrock.com/tris-imboden-chicago/|title=Drummer Tris Imboden Quits Chicago|last=Lifton|first=Dave|date=January 21, 2018|website=Ultimate Classic Rock|access-date=January 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180122235112/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/tris-imboden-chicago/|archive-date=January 22, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Daniel de los Reyes' return to the percussion position was announced, filling the vacancy left by his brother's move to the drumset.<ref name="Chicago news 1/29/18">{{Cite web|url=http://www.chicagotheband.com/news/2018-tour.html|title=Chicago Kicks Off Their 2018 Tour|date=January 29, 2018|website=chicagotheband.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180130154332/http://chicagotheband.com/news/2018-tour.html|archive-date=January 30, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=January 31, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://themusicuniverse.com/chicago-performing-chicago-ii-entirety/|title=Chicago performing 'Chicago II' in entirety {{!}} The Music Universe|last=Iahn|first=Buddy|date=January 29, 2018|work=The Music Universe|access-date=January 31, 2018|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131203425/https://themusicuniverse.com/chicago-performing-chicago-ii-entirety/|archive-date=January 31, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

On April 6, 2018, Chicago released ''Chicago: VI Decades Live (This is What We Do)'', a box set chronicling the band's live performances throughout their history.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-vi-decades-live/ |title=Chicago Announce 'VI Decades Live' Box |first=Jeff |last=Giles |website=Ultimate Classic Rock |publisher=Loudwire Network |date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=August 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803163711/http://ultimateclassicrock.com/chicago-vi-decades-live/ |archive-date=August 3, 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

In May 2018, it was revealed that percussionist Daniel de los Reyes was departing Chicago to go back to his other group, the Zac Brown Band.<ref name="Chicago: The world’s longest encore">{{Cite news|url=http://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/chicago-the-worlds-longest-encore/Content?oid=8377785|title=Chicago: 'The world's longest encore'|last=Sculley|first=Alan|date=May 16, 2018|publisher=Connect Savannah|access-date=May 19, 2018|location=Savannah, Georgia, U.S.A.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904174646/https://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/chicago-the-worlds-longest-encore/Content?oid=8377785|archive-date=September 4, 2018|language=en}}</ref> On Thursday, May 17, 2018, Chicago announced on their official Facebook page and on their [[Twitter]] account that "Ray" Ramon Yslas had joined the band on percussion.

On June 29, 2018, Chicago released the album ''Chicago II: Live on Soundstage'', a live performance from November 2017 of the then current band lineup performing the entire second album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/by-the-way/article181885271.html/ |title=Chicago's Robert Lamm on Revisiting 'Chicago II' and the Band's Long and Winding Road |first=Jeff |last=Clark |work=Sun Herald |date=October 31, 2017|access-date=September 4, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904180144/https://www.sunherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/by-the-way/article181885271.html|archive-date=September 4, 2018|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/chicago-ii-live-on-soundstage-mw0003178448 |title=Chicago II: Live on Soundstage |first=Stephen Thomas |last=Erlewine |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=September 4, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904230054/https://www.allmusic.com/album/chicago-ii-live-on-soundstage-mw0003178448 |archive-date=September 4, 2018 |url-status=live  }}</ref>

In July 2018 the band updated its official web site, and no longer listed Parazaider as a member of the band.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://chicagotheband.com/band-members/|title=Band Members – Chicago|website=chicagotheband.com|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810235724/https://chicagotheband.com/band-members/|archive-date=August 10, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=August 10, 2018}}</ref> Instead he is included on the band's "Tribute to Founding Members".<ref name="chicagotheband.com"/> Parazaider had retired from touring previously.<ref name="Sculley July2017" /><ref name="Durchholz">{{Cite news|url=https://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/reviews/chicago-delivers-a-satisfying-career-retrospective-but-pulls-a-political/article_2d6102bc-e38c-571c-be17-52de24d822c4.html|title=Chicago delivers a satisfying career retrospective but pulls a political punch|last=Durchholz|first=Daniel|date=June 22, 2017|work=stltoday.com|access-date=September 23, 2017|language=en|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925121648/http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/reviews/chicago-delivers-a-satisfying-career-retrospective-but-pulls-a-political/article_2d6102bc-e38c-571c-be17-52de24d822c4.html|archive-date=September 25, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Price NJHerald 2017">{{Cite news|url=http://www.njherald.com/20170810/chicago-feeling-50-years-young#|title=Chicago feeling 50 years young|last=Price|first=Robert|date=August 10, 2017|work=New Jersey Herald|access-date=August 21, 2017|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822013415/http://www.njherald.com/20170810/chicago-feeling-50-years-young|archive-date=August 22, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>

On October 26, 2018, Chicago released the album ''Chicago: Greatest Hits Live'', a live performance from 2017 for the [[PBS]] series ''[[Soundstage (TV series)|Soundstage]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bestclassicbands.com/chicago-live-albums-2018-9-25-18/ |title=Chicago to Release Live Albums From 1970 & 2017 |last=Best Classic Bands Staff |website=BestClassicBands.com |date=September 25, 2018|access-date=November 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103194707/https://bestclassicbands.com/chicago-live-albums-2018-9-25-18/|archive-date=November 3, 2018|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-live-mw0003213176 |title=Chicago: Greatest Hits Live |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=November 3, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103195809/https://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-live-mw0003213176|archive-date=November 3, 2018|url-status=live|language=en-US}}</ref>

On August 16, 2019, the band announced on their website that they would be releasing their fourth Christmas album, titled ''[[Chicago XXXVII: Chicago Christmas]]'', on October 4, 2019.<ref name="Chicago-Christmas">{{Cite web |url=https://chicagotheband.com/news/chicago-christmas-available-october-4th-from-rhino/ |title=The Legendary 'Rock Band With Horns' Gets Into The Spirit Of The Holiday Season With An Album That Mixes Original Christmas Songs And Yuletide Favorites |last= Chicago Media |website=Chicagotheband.com |date=August 16, 2019 |access-date=September 1, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901220339/https://chicagotheband.com/news/chicago-christmas-available-october-4th-from-rhino/ |archive-date=September 1, 2019 |url-status=live |language=en-US }}</ref><ref name="TheSecondDisc">{{Cite web |url=https://theseconddisc.com/2019/08/because-its-christmastime-chicago-releases-new-christmas-album-in-october/ |title=Because It's Christmastime: Chicago Releases New Christmas Album in October |first=Joe |last=Marchese |website=Theseconddisc.com |date=August 16, 2019 |access-date=September 15, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015162652/https://theseconddisc.com/2019/08/because-its-christmastime-chicago-releases-new-christmas-album-in-october/ |archive-date=October 15, 2019 |url-status=live |language=en-US  }}</ref> The album has a greater emphasis on original Christmas songs written by the group than their previous holiday albums.<ref name="Chicago-Christmas"/>