Tag: Illinois
Buddy Calamity in The Moviegoer – Chicago Reader Review
The Moviegoer is a film enthusiast's journal, capturing the essence of Chicago's independent and underground film scene.Elaine May's Mikey and Nicky (1976) portrays a...
Exploring Chicago’s Death’s Door Distillery: A Bright Beam of Light
Years ago, a lighthouse stood tall on a mysterious island in Lake Michigan, guiding sailors through a treacherous passage known as Death's Door. The...
Sparkling Holiday Events in Chicago: A Festive Guide to Celebrating
White Christmas at Marriott Theatre is a holiday classic that brings comfort and joy to audiences. While the story may not be groundbreaking, the...
Bin Chen: A Solar-Cell Chemist Making Waves – Chicago Reader 2024
Bin Chen, a 33-year-old research associate professor at Northwestern University, is making waves in the field of renewable energy. Leading a team of 30...
Tanya Cabrera: The People’s Advocate in Chicago – Chicago Reader 2024
Tanya Cabrera, a prominent figure in Chicago, has been making waves as the chairperson of the Illinois DREAM Fund (ILDF). Raised in Chicago, Cabrera...
Norman W. Long: The Natural Listener – Chicago Reader People Issue 2024
Norman W. Long is a composer and sound artist who found his passion for experimental music while studying at Illinois State University in the...
Celebrating Chicago House Music Culture with Ten City’s 14-Piece Band
In June 2023, the city of Chicago designated a historic landmark status to a brick factory building at 206 S. Jefferson, where the legendary...
The O’My’s New Album Release Party with All-Star Lineup at Metro Chicago – Chicago...
The O'My's, consisting of Nick Hennessey and Maceo Vidal-Haymes, are a dynamic duo in Chicago's music scene, constantly collaborating and evolving their sound. Their...
B’Havin: Rising Blues Diva in Chicago Reader’s 2024 People Issue
Norma Jean McAdams, a 73-year-old blues diva in Chicago known as I’m M$. B’Havin, has a remarkable journey that led her to pursue her...
Discover the Charming Community of Red Bud, Illinois
The small town of Redbud, Illinois, with its population of 3,700, is a charming community that embodies the essence of small-town living. The FOX...