CTU Strike Comes to a Close, Classes Back in Session Friday
The Chicago Teachers Union strike came to a close on Thursday afternoon after the union and Mayor Lori Lightfoot agreeing on one final sticking point – making up the 11 […]
Review: We Were Here Together is a Great Co-Op Puzzler
I love puzzle games, and I love co-op games. I always liked it best when a two player puzzle game has bits of asymmetrical puzzle solving—one person works on one […]
Elk Walking’s Warm and Inviting Sound Returns with “Over the Hills”
If you aren’t familiar with Chicago Elk Walking, then now is the perfect time get acquainted with them. The band began their musical journey as the acoustic duo of Savanna […]
These are the Games We’re Playing this Halloween 2019
GTFO Today through the 2nd GTFO enters into the second Alpha test. What we’ve seen of GTFO is an extremely horrifying—and extremely difficult—co-op first-person shooter with stealth elements. You […]
Review: Masks, Wigs and 1960s Costumes: It’s Not Halloween, It’s Jonathan Bree
It’s a treat when you connect with two opening acts but quite rare for both to give you chills. It says a lot that they left a mark at all […]
Your Chicago Curated Weekend: 10/31 – 11/3
It’s snowing on Halloween. Just because hell has frozen over, it doesn’t mean you should refrain from all the fun events going on. From horror movies to Dia de los […]
Review: In Latin History for Morons, Leguizamo Focuses on the Next Generation
“I grew up without seeing people who looked like me on screen, on stage, or in textbooks. Latinx people have been kept outta the conversation for centuries, and it’s bout […]
Third Ghost Reviews—A Collection of Horrifying Fictional Memories
Hey! Remember that one particularly scary thing? You know… That terrifying tale you read or heard as a kid. That creepy commercial that came on late one night. That bit […]
Review: Matt & Kim Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Their Debut Album with a Grand Party
It’s been ten years since Matt & Kim’s wonderful debut album Grand was released and the songs on that record sound as fun and as fresh as ever. It makes […]
Review: N Asks “What Would Make You Cross Your Line?”
Have you ever had your moral compass challenged? I mean really challenged, like a major opportunity in your life required you to cross that line, the line you said you’d […]
Review: I’m Not A Comedian…I’m Lenny Bruce is a Heartfelt, Raunchy Look into the Life and Times of Lenny Bruce
Warning: This article uses coarse, vulgar language Lenny Bruce: comedian, satirist, and hardcore supporter of the US Constitution’s First Amendment. Truly groundbreaking in his time, he led the way for […]
Review: Aeropress Go: Our Favorite Coffeemaker Goes Portable
We love the Aeropress. I personally use it multiple times a day to make coffee. It’s convenient, durable, and makes a great cup of coffee. When we travel, we even […]