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As we come together to celebrate another holiday that often glosses over the true history of America, it is heartening to see positive changes...

Jason Park, a director from Albany Park, has made a groundbreaking film called Transplant that resonates with medical students due to its accurate portrayal...

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,...

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...

As a musician, seeing two grand pianos take center stage at the Chopin Studio Theatre immediately reassured me that Kokandy Productions' rendition of Into...

Earlier this month, the University of Chicago revealed a new study that utilized AI technology to examine presidential speeches. The study focused on Donald...

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,...

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...

Chicago native Melissa DuPrey is a multi-talented individual with a diverse career in comedy, acting, writing, producing, activism, and healing. In a recent conversation,...

Pharrell Williams, a well-known figure on the pop music scene, is now venturing into the world of film with the release of Piece by...

When I first moved to Chicago six years ago, one of the first things I did was seek out a local metaphysical store. As...

Justyna Haluch has made a name for herself as the Zapiekanka Queen of Schiller Woods. When she first started selling zapiekanki, she tried to...

I walk through the metal scrapyard in Chicago’s east side on a hot day in October. The sun shines brightly, cyclists speed past, and...

Jinx Dawson, the teenage singer who founded the band Coven in the mid-60s, is known for her unique blend of music and occult themes....

Isiah “ThoughtPoet” Veney and Alejandro Hernandez have teamed up to create the City of Win series, shedding light on Chicago musicians and cultural influencers...

In 2022, Omer Abbas Salem impressed audiences with his dramedy "Mosque4Mosque," a play about a Syrian American family produced by About Face Theatre. Now,...

Von Harris, a 15-year-old sophomore at Hinsdale South, had big dreams of opening his own restaurant. He had been learning kitchen skills from his...

As I was preparing to cover this year's Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival for the Reader, I received the heartbreaking news of the...

Chicago Record Report is a monthly series that showcases new local music that has captured the attention of Reader staff. In the latest report,...

Oishii, a company based in New Jersey, is revolutionizing the way fresh fruit is grown and distributed in the United States. Their sustainable vertical...