Tag: Chicago
Filing a Complaint Against a Chicago Police Officer: Step-by-Step Guide
Filing a complaint against a Chicago police officer can seem like a daunting task, but there is a system in place to help you...
Exploring Poets in Prose: Chicago Reader Feature
There’s a mini Sarah Ruhl fest happening at Theater Wit, where Shattered Globe’s Becky Nurse of Salem and Remy Bumppo’s Dear Elizabeth are both...
Exploring the Enchanting Babes in the Woods of Chicago – Chicago...
Babes With Blades Theatre Company recently surprised audiences by staging a Shakespeare comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," known for its focus on stage combat....
Exploring Chicago’s Waterways: A Brotherly Adventure
Inheritance -or- Brothers from the Deep is a play that delves into the depths of family trauma and the importance of confronting the past....
Best Metaphysical Shops in Chicago for Spiritual Seekers
When I first moved to Chicago six years ago, one of the first things I did was seek out a local metaphysical store. As...
Find the Best Chicago Reader Classifieds Online
If you are looking for the best Chicago Reader classifieds online, you are in luck! The Chicago Reader has a wide range of past...
Souled American Returns: Alt-Country Eccentrics Play First Shows in 13 Years...
Souled American, the Chicago country eccentrics, are making a comeback after 13 years with their first live shows and reissues of their albums. The...
Adam Schubert of Ulna: Nourishing Chicago’s Indie-Rock Scene – Chicago Reader
Chicago singer-guitarist Adam Schubert, known for his work under the name Ulna, recently released his second album titled Gazebo. While reflecting on his suburban...
Building Bridges: The History of Chicago Organizers
The 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago brought together a diverse group of protesters and organizers who aimed to highlight important issues and build...
Dark Dance: Exploring Chicago’s Underground Dance Scene
In the heart of Pilsen, behind the red velvet curtain at Simone's Bar on 18th Street, lies a hidden world of dark and mesmerizing...
Exploring the Abandoned Scrapyard in Chicago – A Haunting Tale
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...
Movie Love: Exploring the Passion of The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader
I have a unique story to share with you today. My husband and I got engaged after just a week of knowing each other....
2024 Chicago School Board Election: Complete Guide – Chicago Reader
The 2024 Chicago School Board Elections are coming up on November 5th, marking a significant moment in the city's history as it will be...
Milo Lights Up Chicago Children’s Theatre: A Magical Journey – Chicago...
Chicago Children’s Theatre’s latest production, Milo Imagines the World, is a captivating and heartwarming show that takes audiences on a magical journey. Based on...
Nostalgic Mixtape Memories: Exploring Music’s Impact – Chicago Reader
Nostalgia for mixtapes and their personal touch is at the heart of Ruth on the Rocks, a performance by Ruth Guerra at the Destinos:...
Art Design Chicago Showcases Local Perspectives and Histories Through Diverse Exhibitions...
Art Design Chicago is a vibrant arts initiative that aims to showcase local perspectives and histories through a diverse range of exhibitions and events....
Revising Religion: Chicago Reader’s Insightful Analysis
David Javerbaum’s comedic one-act play, "An Act of God," is a thought-provoking and entertaining show that challenges traditional views on religion and God's commandments....
Exploring Chicago’s Unfriendly Environment – Chicago Reader
Subtext Studio Theatre Company recently premiered Omar Vicente Fernandez's play, Que Te Vaya Bien, as part of the seventh edition of Destinos: Chicago International...
Exploring Chicago’s Culinary Scene: A Guide to Light Meals in the...
Michael Frayn's 1982 theatrical farce, Noises Off, is currently being staged at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company by director Anna D. Shapiro and her cast....
Uncovering the Power of Wind Energy in Chicago
Let's take a moment to appreciate the return of Harry Lennix to the local stage in Chicago this year. Lennix, a seasoned actor in...
Chicago Reader Reveals Tactics of Predators Stalking Victims – Stay Alert
In 2022, Omer Abbas Salem impressed audiences with his dramedy "Mosque4Mosque," a play about a Syrian American family produced by About Face Theatre. Now,...