Tag: Chicago Reader

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...

Closed Sessions, a renowned Chicago hip-hop label, recently celebrated its 15th anniversary with a star-studded lineup featuring Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs headlining the event....

Emily How, a talented musician from Peoria, has been making waves with her fresh take on alternative rock. Growing up, she was inspired by...

William Elliott Whitmore, a singer-songwriter from Iowa, first made a name for himself with his 2003 album "Hymns for the Hopeless." His unique blend...

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...

Terrifier 3, the latest installment in the Terrifier franchise, showcases the intense and graphic violence that fans have come to expect from creator Damien...

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...

In response to a recent article in the August 22 issue of the Chicago Reader, a reader named William Reilly expressed his discontent with...

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...

Autism has been explored on stage in recent years, with notable productions like Simon Stephens’s stage version of Mark Haddon’s novel, The Curious Incident...