Tag: Illinois

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

Isaiah Collier, a talented saxophonist and composer from Chicago, has brought his vision to life with The Story of 400 Years. This multimedia production...

Interstate 55 in northeast Madison County was shut down on Thursday afternoon due to a single-vehicle crash, causing a traffic alert in the area....

Pharmakon, the power-electronics artist known for creating bristling, textural chaos, has been exploring the concept of duality through her music for 17 years. Under...

Jessica Thebus’s staging of the Goodman’s A Christmas Carol this year features some notable changes that offer a modern take on the classic tale....

The Neo-Futurists have a history of incorporating personal stories with historical events in their performances. In their latest show, Switchboard, currently running at the...

Joe Janes's production of Macbeth by the Sea takes a comedic twist on Shakespeare's classic tragedy. Set at the "Happy Heart Seaside Resort," the...

Bettye LaVette is set to perform at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, offering a soulful and intimate experience for her...

Police in St. Louis are seeking information from the public regarding a fatal shooting incident that took place on Interstate 55 near Loughborough last...

The Chicago Record Report for November 2024 showcases some of the latest local music that has captured the attention of the Reader staff.Alkilith, Thy...

Asha Omega's debut studio album, The Star, is set to be released on November 27. The album, a follow-up to her EP Alkhemy, showcases...

Young People’s Theatre of Chicago is currently showcasing a vibrant adaptation of Mo Willems's book, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! This lively...

Philip Dawkins's play, The Comedians, initially started as an audio play through Audible but has now made its way to the stage at Raven...

Kris Vire, a beloved figure in the Chicago theater and arts community, passed away at the age of 47 after battling esophageal and colon...

When I look around my kitchen, it often feels like a condiment cyclone has ripped through, leaving behind a chaotic array of jars, bottles,...

Minneapolis trio Prize Horse is making waves with their pensive and moody posthardcore sound featured in their first full-length album, Under Sound. Released in...

Abby Sage is a musician who creates dreamy folk-pop music that embraces themes of decay and transformation. Her debut album, The Rot, was released...

Jozef van Wissem, a talented lutenist and composer, has recently released a single titled "The Call of the Deathbird" along with a ten-minute video....

"The Living End: Painting and Other Technologies, 1970-2020," a new exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, delves into the intersection of...

In the new drama Blitz, young George embarks on a journey to reunite with his mother Rita during World War II. The film expertly...