Tag: Illinois

Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...

In June 2023, the city of Chicago designated a historic landmark status to a brick factory building at 206 S. Jefferson, where the legendary...

Jack McCoy, the 28-year-old founder of Sweet Void Cinema, a microcinema in Humboldt Park, has a passion for creating a space for accessible cinema...

Seitu Hayden, a renowned artist and illustrator known for his graphic biographies of Malcolm X and Barack Obama, has had a diverse career that...

Zel Hizó, a talented ten-year-old zinemaker, is making waves in the Chicago art scene with her creative projects. From zines about Freddie Mercury to...

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...

Ore, also known as Monsieur Bombastic, is a unique drag king based in Chicago who explores themes of body horror, sex, and death in...

In the midst of the chaos following the election results, Harmony France, co-founder of Firebrand Theatre, reached out to announce the company's comeback. Firebrand...

The Chicago Reader recently featured 15 fascinating Chicagoans from different walks of life. These individuals come from diverse backgrounds and have unique stories to...

Alan Mills, now 68 years old, came to Chicago to study law at Northwestern University and found himself deeply involved with the Uptown People's...

The Chicago Reader team recently gathered for an all-staff event to review their guiding policies and mission statement, take staff photos, and welcome new...

Judith Thompson's play, Perfect Pie, presented at the Gwydion Theatre, tells the story of childhood best friends Francesca and Patsy reuniting after a 30-year...

The journey from being a teenager to a young adult can be challenging, but the movie "Bird" demonstrates that change can also bring liberation....

Leroy and Lucy is a play by Ngozi Anyanwu that delves into the world of music, myth, and magic in a unique and captivating...

Natalie Finfer, known as Fingy in the music world, is a talented Chicago producer and DJ who is blending chill downtempo house with pop...

Amythyst Kiah, a talented singer-songwriter from Johnson City, Tennessee, has been making waves in the folk and roots music scene for over a decade....

The portrayal of juror #2 in both the teleplay and film adaptations of "12 Angry Men" showcases a character who initially appears timid and...

Basketball is a beautiful game that requires teamwork but also celebrates individual style. The impact of Black creativity in Chicago is explored through the...

In Edgewater, Chicago, lies the historic Gunder House, a Classical Revival-style mansion built in the early 20th century. Commissioned by Samuel Gunder, the president...