Tag: Illinois

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

Fall is a wonderful season, full of opportunities to wear layers and accessories while enjoying the cool, crisp air. Schuyler Smith, a design director...

In the world of Middle Eastern pastries, baklava reigns as the ultimate treat. However, my personal favorite is the Egyptian basbousa, a soft, syrup-soaked...

Plastic Crimewave, also known as Steve Krakow, has been highlighting underrated and forgotten artists with ties to Chicago through the Secret History of Chicago...

Nate Amos and Marcus Drake, former members of the indie pop and experimental rock band Opposites, founded the record label Grandpa Bay in Chicago...

The dark and mysterious world of Macbeth comes to life in Chicago through Invictus Theatre Company's production at Windy City Playhouse. Carolyn Kruse delivers...

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

On October 20, the Chicago Tribune published an opinion piece by David Mamet entitled “This is why Chicago was once the marvel of our...

The Moviegoer is a diary of a local film buff, collecting the best of what Chicago's independent and underground film scene has to offer....

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...

The City of Chicago recently announced plans to conduct a comprehensive study of police staffing, with the goal of making department-wide recommendations that will...

Electronic Body Music (EBM) may not be a term that everyone is familiar with, but in the world of dark electronic music, it's a...

Emilia Pérez, a musical dark comedy directed by Jacques Audiard, has garnered attention for its unique storyline. The film follows the story of an...

Heretic, a film by A24, is an intriguing exploration of Chicago's underground scene. The movie cleverly navigates through the central debate on the nature...

In a quirky love story called "Mercy Killing," directed by Greta Zandstra at Open Space Arts, the audience is taken on a journey where...

Second City e.t.c.'s 48th revue, Best Kept Secret: Tell Everyone, may start a bit slow, but it eventually picks up and delivers a rewarding...

Rey Andújar's play "Adverses" made its debut at Aguijón Theater in May 2016, but it returned as part of the seventh Destinos: Chicago International...

Running a commercial art gallery in Chicago is no easy task, especially with the recent closures of several well-known galleries in the area. Despite...

Sascha Deng and Wesley Park, along with their band Sunshy, have recently released their debut album, "I Don't Care What Comes Next." The album...

A massive fire broke out in Caseyville overnight, destroying around 15 cars at Innovative Auto Auctions on the 2400 block of Old Country Inn...

The Reader Institute for Community Journalism (RICJ) in Chicago has announced that Amber Nettles will be taking on the role of publisher starting January...