Paulette McWilliams: The Soulful Singer Taking Center Stage in Chicago
Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been highlighting underrated and forgotten artists with ties to Chicago through the Secret History of Chicago...
Legacy of Grandpa Bay’s Seeds: A Chicago Reader’s Story
Nate Amos and Marcus Drake, former members of the indie pop and experimental rock band Opposites, founded the record label Grandpa Bay in Chicago...
Discover the Dark and Mysterious World of Macbeth in Chicago – Chicago Reader
The dark and mysterious world of Macbeth comes to life in Chicago through Invictus Theatre Company's production at Windy City Playhouse. Carolyn Kruse delivers...
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 ChicagoJean-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...
Chicago Resident Criticizes Lack of Understanding on Violence and Corruption
On October 20, the Chicago Tribune published an opinion piece by David Mamet entitled “This is why Chicago was once the marvel of our...
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,...
Psycho Killer Movie Review: Chicago Reader’s Take on The Moviegoer
The Moviegoer is a diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago's independent and underground film scene has to offer....
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...
Emilia Pérez: A Review of Her Work in Chicago – Chicago Reader
Emilia Pérez, a musical dark comedy directed by Jacques Audiard, has garnered attention for its unique storyline. The film follows the story of an...
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...
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