Tag: Chicago Reader

Historical fiction has a way of overshadowing the real people and events that inspired it. Just think about how English monarchs like Richard III...

The Occult Issue of the Chicago Reader has been released on a fortuitous day - the full moon. This energetic time of the month,...

A surprising and hilarious crossover has taken place on the mainstage of Chopin Theatre in Chicago, where The Golden Girls Meet the Skooby Don't...

The Love Object at Story Theatre is a modern adaptation of a Greek tragedy, specifically Hippolytus, that delves into the dark side of the...

Rough House Theater in Chicago is known for creating immersive haunted houses that cater to horror enthusiasts. Their latest production, House of the Exquisite...

Brad Anderson's film, The Silent Hour, offers viewers a thrilling experience with some expected genre elements, but it also delves into the complexities of...

When I think about the state of hip-hop, Vince Staples always comes to mind as a shining example of talent and authenticity. Interestingly enough,...

Otoman Zar-Adusht Hanish, a self-proclaimed guru and doctor, gained notoriety in 1904 when a woman named Emma Reusse died after following his advice to...

The impact of incarceration goes beyond lost years of freedom and missed opportunities. Prisons in Illinois and across the country have a hidden cost...

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is implementing a new tool called ZeroEyes to detect firearms through video surveillance. This software application uses artificial intelligence...

In the project 60 wrd/min art critic, writer Lori Waxman explores how art writing can serve an expanded field of artists—including those incarcerated, trying...

You may have seen them in various roles, from a soldier delivering a message to the king in Shakespeare's plays to an elderly Italian...

Alzheimer's disease is a serious medical condition that affects many individuals and families in every community. In 2020, the Illinois Lottery introduced a specialty...

Nasir, a 15-year-old from the Balata refugee camp in the West Bank, has a special talent for making his brother laugh, even in the...

Last Friday, Tasha Viets-VanLear, a singer-songwriter from Chicago, released her third album, "All This and So Much More." This album showcases her gentle indie-rock...

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

I have been a Chicago resident for almost 25 years, and finding a truly exceptional taco in this city can be a challenge. However,...

The Moviegoer is a unique diary that showcases the best of Chicago’s independent and underground film scene. It goes beyond just movies and delves...

Idle Muse Theatre Company's production of The Tempest takes a unique approach by casting six actors to embody the character of Ariel, Prospero's ethereal...

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...