Fingy: Mixing Chill Downtempo House with Pop Euphoria
Natalie Finfer, known as Fingy in the music world, is a talented Chicago producer and DJ who is blending chill downtempo house with pop...
Amythyst Kiah’s Musical Journey Unveiled on Still + Bright – Chicago Reader
Amythyst Kiah, a talented singer-songwriter from Johnson City, Tennessee, has been making waves in the folk and roots music scene for over a decade....
Juror #2 Movie Review: Chicago Reader’s Take on the Film
The portrayal of juror #2 in both the teleplay and film adaptations of "12 Angry Men" showcases a character who initially appears timid and...
Laurel Halo performs full-album set of Atlas – Chicago Reader live concert
Laurel Halo is a talented musician who creates unique electronic music that defies easy classification. Her latest album, Atlas, released last year, takes listeners...
Lior’s Cafe: A Haven for Authentic Haitian Cuisine in South Side Chicago
Lior’s Cafe: A Taste of Haiti in South Side Chicago Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a historic Haitian figure, looks out defiantly from the mural at Lior’s Cafe...
Exploring the Impact of Black Creativity in Chicago – Chicago Reader
Basketball is a beautiful game that requires teamwork but also celebrates individual style. The impact of Black creativity in Chicago is explored through the...
Gumbo for Grieving: Dolin’ Out’s Monday Night Foodball Special
On Wednesday, many people felt overwhelmed and consumed by dread, unable to focus on anything other than the challenging times ahead. However, on Thursday,...
Exploring Sense Memory in Domestic Spaces: Chicago Reader Feature
In Edgewater, Chicago, lies the historic Gunder House, a Classical Revival-style mansion built in the early 20th century. Commissioned by Samuel Gunder, the president...
Chicago Police Department Launches Million-Dollar Workforce Study – Chicago Reader
The City of Chicago recently announced plans to conduct a comprehensive study of police staffing, with the goal of making department-wide recommendations that will...
Uptown SRO Residents Raise Alarm on Displacement Risk Due to Foreclosure
Finding an apartment in Chicago can be a challenging task, especially for low-income families and individuals. However, for some residents, the real challenge lies...
Discover the Latest Issue of Chicago Reader: Volume 54, Number 6
The latest issue of the Chicago Reader, Volume 54, Number 6, was released on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The bylines labeled "Chicago Reader Staff"...
Exploring the Moon through Poetry: Avery Zieper’s Guide (SEO-friendly Title)
The moon has always been a source of inspiration for poets around the world. Its mysterious beauty and captivating presence in the night sky...
Electronic Body Movie: Review and Analysis – Chicago Reader
Electronic Body Music (EBM) may not be a term that everyone is familiar with, but in the world of dark electronic music, it's a...
Heretic Film Review: Exploring the Depths of Chicago’s Underground Scene
Heretic, a film by A24, is an intriguing exploration of Chicago's underground scene. The movie cleverly navigates through the central debate on the nature...
Death Becomes Bae: Exploring the Fascination with Mortality in Chicago
In a quirky love story called "Mercy Killing," directed by Greta Zandstra at Open Space Arts, the audience is taken on a journey where...
Navigating Blind Dates in Chicago: Tips and Strategies
Colton Schied's portrayal of Tony in MadKap Productions' Boy Gets Girl at the Skokie Theatre is so effective that it leaves the audience on...
Exploring the Hidden Truths and Humor in Chicago – Chicago Reader
Second City e.t.c.'s 48th revue, Best Kept Secret: Tell Everyone, may start a bit slow, but it eventually picks up and delivers a rewarding...
Mother-Daughter Death Match: A Chicago Reader’s Story
Rey Andújar's play "Adverses" made its debut at Aguijón Theater in May 2016, but it returned as part of the seventh Destinos: Chicago International...
Exploring the History and Future of Western Exhibitions in Chicago – Chicago Reader
Running a commercial art gallery in Chicago is no easy task, especially with the recent closures of several well-known galleries in the area. Despite...
Sunshy: Shoegaze Prodigies Release Dazzling Debut – Chicago Reader
Sascha Deng and Wesley Park, along with their band Sunshy, have recently released their debut album, "I Don't Care What Comes Next." The album...
Uncovering the Nazi Presence in Oak Park – Chicago Reader
In the suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, a shocking revelation rocked the community in December 1982. The news broke that Reinhold Kulle, the 61-year-old...
Understanding Illinois Voter Opinions on Interfering with Election Workers
This year, Illinois voters will be faced with three nonbinding referenda on the November 2024 general election ballot. One of the questions will ask...
Amber Nettles Promoted to Publisher at Chicago Reader; CEO Lieberman Stays On
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ) in Chicago has announced that Amber Nettles will be taking on the role of publisher starting January...
Revitalizing the Rust Belt: Exploring Chicago’s Transformation
The Rust Belt, a term used to describe the postindustrial midwest, has often been overlooked by mainstream media. However, since 2013, Belt Publishing has...
Exploring the Complicated Storyline of Tangled in Chicago Reader
As a musician, seeing two grand pianos take center stage at the Chopin Studio Theatre immediately reassured me that Kokandy Productions' rendition of Into...
Uncovering the Domestic Violence Crisis in Chicago – Chicago Reader
It was a cool evening when my friend Chester Sikora took me on a tour of his neighborhood in Roselle to see Halloween displays....
Exploring the Impact of Trump’s Policies on Chicago – Chicago Reader
Earlier this month, the University of Chicago revealed a new study that utilized AI technology to examine presidential speeches. The study focused on Donald...
Chicago Reader: Understanding the Impact of a Rampaging Rhinoceros
Eugène Ionesco's play "Rhinoceros" has been revived at Theatre Y and is making waves with its timeless satire on battling herd hysteria. The play,...
Jonathan Rosenbaum Interview: Insights from Chicago Reader Critic
Jonathan Rosenbaum, a renowned film critic, had an unexpected journey to his career. Growing up in Florence, Alabama, with a grandfather who owned a...
Exploring the Vibrant Culture of Chicago – Chicago Reader Insights
Fleetwood-Jourdain Theatre recently premiered its new production of Until the Flood, a play that opens with a makeshift shrine dedicated to Michael Brown, the...
Expanding Leadership Team at Chicago Reader: A Look Inside
The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ), which operates the Chicago Reader, is excited to announce the recent expansion of its leadership team. Returning to...
India Ramey: Finding Strength in Country Music on Baptized by the Blaze
Nashville singer-songwriter India Ramey has a powerful story that fuels her music. Growing up with financial struggles, familial mental illness, and witnessing abuse, Ramey...
Dr. Gabba: Acid Heart Pumping Dance Floor – Chicago Reader
Dr. Gabba is a rising star in the world of acid house music, drawing inspiration from the nostalgic days of dial-up Internet. Hailing from...
Improvisations by Dani Dobkin and Matt Sargent: Chaos and Clarity in Chicago Reader
Dani Dobkin and Matt Sargent are a unique musical duo that came together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both instructors at Bard College, Sargent, a...
Flow Chicago Reader Review: An In-Depth Look at This Popular Publication
Gints Zilbalodis's animated film, Flow, presents a unique perspective on a post-apocalyptic world where humans have disappeared, leaving behind remnants of their existence. The...
Extra Life: Innovative Art-Rockers from Heavy New York – Chicago Reader
I first discovered the avant-garde rock band Extra Life in the late 2000s when Dan Friel, then of Parts & Labor, recommended their set...
Jan Jelinek Transforms Phishing Emails into Serene Soundscapes
Jan Jelinek, a Berlin producer known for his experimental sound art, is set to perform at Constellation on Wednesday, November 13th. Jelinek rose to...
Summer Surgery: A Poetic Exploration by Angel Page Smigielski
Summer Surgery: A Poetic Exploration by Angel Page Smigielski Today, we delve into the world of poetry with Angel Page Smigielski's Summer Surgery. Sponsored by...
Multihyphenate Cultural Worker Kopano in the Chicago Reader
Kopano, a talented multidisciplinary artist and cultural worker, hails from the south side of Chicago with roots in South Africa. Their journey in the...
The Ultimate Guide to the Chicago Reader’s The Plant That Roared
Little Shop of Horrors, a musical based on a 1960 Roger Corman film, is making a comeback on local stages. Music Theater Works is...