Bin Chen: A Solar-Cell Chemist Making Waves – Chicago Reader 2024
Bin Chen, a 33-year-old research associate professor at Northwestern University, is making waves in the field of renewable energy. Leading a team of 30...
Tanya Cabrera: The People’s Advocate in Chicago – Chicago Reader 2024
Tanya Cabrera, a prominent figure in Chicago, has been making waves as the chairperson of the Illinois DREAM Fund (ILDF). Raised in Chicago, Cabrera...
Jana Kinsman: The People’s Beekeeper in Chicago – 2024 Reader Issue
Jana Kinsman, a multi-talented individual, has made a name for herself as a beekeeper, illustrator, and entrepreneur in Chicago. Her journey began with a...
Norman W. Long: The Natural Listener – Chicago Reader People Issue 2024
Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...
Immortal Bird Soars on Sin Querencia – Chicago Reader
Chicago's own metal band, Immortal Bird, has recently released their latest album, Sin Querencia, after taking their time to perfect their craft. The band,...
Celebrating Chicago House Music Culture with Ten City’s 14-Piece Band
In June 2023, the city of Chicago designated a historic landmark status to a brick factory building at 206 S. Jefferson, where the legendary...
Bringing Black American Beauty to Sleeping Village: J Bambii in Chicago
J Bambii, also known as Jasmine Barber, has been making waves in Chicago's artistic scene for years. Starting out with spoken-word poetry in high...
Envisioning the Future: First Nations Rappers Snotty Nose Rez Kids – Chicago Reader
Snotty Nose Rez Kids, a hip-hop duo from Vancouver, are using their music to explore their Indigenous identities, break stereotypes, and shed light on...
Spun Out: Chicago Indie Rock Band Elevates Beyond Debut – Chicago Reader
Chicago indie-rock band Spun Out is making waves with their latest release, Dream Noise. Drawing inspiration from UK postpunk, the band creates a dynamic...
Xeno & Oaklander: Retrofuturistic Synth Pop Do’s and Don’ts – Chicago Reader
Xeno & Oaklander, the long-standing electronic duo known for their minimalistic sound, took a new direction with their 2019 album Hypnos. This album showcased...
The O’My’s New Album Release Party with All-Star Lineup at Metro Chicago – Chicago...
The O'My's, consisting of Nick Hennessey and Maceo Vidal-Haymes, are a dynamic duo in Chicago's music scene, constantly collaborating and evolving their sound. Their...
B’Havin: Rising Blues Diva in Chicago Reader’s 2024 People Issue
Norma Jean McAdams, a 73-year-old blues diva in Chicago known as I’m M$. B’Havin, has a remarkable journey that led her to pursue her...
Jack McCoy: Founder of Microcinema – People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader
Jack McCoy, the 28-year-old founder of Sweet Void Cinema, a microcinema in Humboldt Park, has a passion for creating a space for accessible cinema...
Seitu Hayden: The Wrist, People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader
Seitu Hayden, a renowned artist and illustrator known for his graphic biographies of Malcolm X and Barack Obama, has had a diverse career that...
Zel Hizó: Next-gen Zinemaker Spotlight – Chicago Reader 2024
Zel Hizó, a talented ten-year-old zinemaker, is making waves in the Chicago art scene with her creative projects. From zines about Freddie Mercury to...
Universe Builder Oluwaseyi Adeleke: People Issue 2024 – Chicago Reader
Oluwaseyi Adeleke, also known as Olu, is a graphic designer and the creator of the streetwear brand Prgrssn. Born as a first-generation Nigerian American,...
Meet Javauneeka Jacobs: The Sous-Chef Making Waves in Chicago – Chicago Reader People Issue...
I grew up in a farm town with a cornfield in my backyard. When I was younger, I tried to cook field corn, not...
Katia Pérez Fuentes: Chicago’s 2024 People Issue Energy Worker
Katia Pérez Fuentes, a 29-year-old creative facilitator, astrologer, hypnotist, and interdisciplinary artist, hails from New Mexico via Chihuahua, Mexico. They made the move to...
Monsieur Bombastic: The Horror Drag King of Chicago Reader’s People Issue 2024
Ore, also known as Monsieur Bombastic, is a unique drag king based in Chicago who explores themes of body horror, sex, and death in...
Roberto Herrera: Latin Dance Teacher in Chicago Reader’s People Issue 2024
Roberto Herrera, a 37-year-old Latin dance teacher from Chicago, has a passion for teaching others the art of dance. Growing up in Rogers Park...
Reignite Your Interest: Firebrand’s Comeback – Chicago Reader
In the midst of the chaos following the election results, Harmony France, co-founder of Firebrand Theatre, reached out to announce the company's comeback. Firebrand...
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