Tag: Illinois

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,...

I grew up in a farm town with a cornfield in my backyard. When I was younger, I tried to cook field corn, not...

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...

Ron Camacho, a 69-year-old artist, organizer, and outlaw, is a prominent figure in Chicago's history. His background is a tapestry of cultures and experiences,...