Unleashing Your Inner Monster: Chicago Reader Review
Your Monster, a film based on writer-director Caroline Lindy's 2019 short film of the same name, tells the story of Laura, played by Melissa...
Remembering Kris Vire: A Tribute to a Chicago Reader Icon
Kris Vire, a beloved figure in the Chicago theater and arts community, passed away at the age of 47 after battling esophageal and colon...
Best Food Lover Gifts in Chicago: Unique Finds for Foodies
When I look around my kitchen, it often feels like a condiment cyclone has ripped through, leaving behind a chaotic array of jars, bottles,...
Gilda: Jeremy Leven’s Spanish Tavern Scores Big on Monday Night Foodball
Last weekend, as strong winds battered the Bay of Biscay in San Sebastián, the Zurich Maratón San Sebastián was canceled. However, the cancellation did...
Prize Horse: Unique Fingerprints in Moody Posthardcore – Chicago Reader
Minneapolis trio Prize Horse is making waves with their pensive and moody posthardcore sound featured in their first full-length album, Under Sound. Released in...
Abby Sage Embraces Decay for Musical Rebirth – Chicago Reader
Abby Sage is a musician who creates dreamy folk-pop music that embraces themes of decay and transformation. Her debut album, The Rot, was released...
Lutenist Jozef van Wissem Scores F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu – Chicago Reader
Jozef van Wissem, a talented lutenist and composer, has recently released a single titled "The Call of the Deathbird" along with a ten-minute video....
My Weekend as a 28-year-old in Chicago: Uncovering Enduring Truths
Judd Crud spent a weekend in Chicago as a 28-year-old, and the experience was filled with various activities and adventures. He started his day...
Jessica Walks First: Monday Night Foodball Recap
Great Cloud, known as Kāēqc Anahkwat in Menominee, passed away suddenly in late September, leaving behind a legacy that his mother, Jessica Walks First,...
Exploring Jason Park’s Midwestern Heritage – Chicago Reader Interview
Jason Park, a director from Albany Park, has made a groundbreaking film called Transplant that resonates with medical students due to its accurate portrayal...
Artists’ Responses to Technology in Chicago: Exploring the Intersection
"The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020," a new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, delves into the intersection of...
Blitz Restaurant Review: Find out what the Chicago Reader has to say about this...
In the new drama Blitz, young George embarks on a journey to reunite with his mother Rita during World War II. The film expertly...
Red One: A Comprehensive Review – Chicago Reader
Red One, directed by Jake Kasdan, was anticipated to bring a fresh perspective to the typical Christmas movie genre dominated by CGI effects and...
Dune: Prophecy Book Review by Chicago Reader – A Detailed Analysis of the Latest...
The Dune franchise has taken a new direction with the release of the prequel TV series, Dune: Prophecy. Set ten thousand years before the...
The Little Mermaid Musical Review at Drury Lane – Chicago Reader
The vibrant colors of Disney's 1989 film version of The Little Mermaid have come alive in Drury Lane Theatre's production of the story. Ariel,...
Exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Architectural Legacy in Chicago
A new exhibition at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago is shedding light on the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. The museum,...
Celebrating Underground Rap: Closed Sessions in Chicago Reader
Closed Sessions, a local label in Chicago, has been making waves in the underground rap scene since its inception as a multimedia project in...
Understanding the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO)
The Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) was first approved in 1986 to outline the legal rights and responsibilities for landlords and tenants...
Florence Price: The Women Behind the Composer – Chicago Reader
Florence Price, a pioneering Black female composer, has been gaining recognition for her symphonic work, including being the first Black woman to have a...
Shedd Aquarium Workers Vote to Unionize – Chicago Reader
Rachel Berey-Wingate, a 24-year-old employee at Shedd Aquarium, shares her experience working at the aquarium without a union. She started her journey making $15.40...
