Chicago Alderman Mike Zalewski Resigns
Alderman Mike Zalewski, who’s worked with the City for 42 years and served as 23rd Ward alderman for 23, will step down from his post at the end of May. […]
South Side Level 1 Trauma Center Clears Last Regulatory Hurdle
The Illinois Department of Public Health approved a level 1 trauma center at University of Chicago Medicine’s Hyde Park campus, which will officially begin on May 1st. “This is a […]
Emanuel Calls on Illinois Lawmakers to Override Rauner Veto of Gun Shop Licensing Bill
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel called on Illinois lawmakers Monday to override Governor Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill that would require gun dealers to be licensed. “He signed regulation on […]
The Bones of JR Jones Brings Excitement to Sunday at Schubas Tavern
Entering the venue for a concert performed by a one-man blues band is a curious experience. Expectations are not certain, but stage presence will be key. Jonathon Linaberry, otherwise known […]
Interview: Imelda Staunton on Never Repeating the Same Role, Harry Potter Fans and Working with Old Friends
Imelda Staunton is one of the single greatest and most versatile actors working today, but you might not realize it unless you’ve been exposed to her work on the big […]
C2E2 2018 Sunday Panel Catchup
We spent a good amount of time on our last day at C2E2 in panel rooms, and it was well worth it. Sunday’s panels were all star-studded and incredibly interesting, […]
Mortal Kombat and a Fond Farewell to C2E2 – Games & Tech on Day 3
We spent less time on the floor and more time in some great panels during our last day at C2E2—and there were some really great ones, from the amazing Mortal […]
Billie Eilish Sells out Lincoln Hall, and She’s Only 16
Lincoln Hall is not a massive venue, but it’s still a huge deal to sell it out. It’s even a bigger deal to do so when you’re still in high […]
Fresh Start to Your Week: 4/9 – 4/11
Hey, would you look at that, it snowed in April. Not just flurries, but grass-covering snow. Oh well, thankfully there are tons of events to help you get past this […]
Gallery: Sunday Cosplay at C2E2 2018
[soliloquy id=”25954″] The last day of a con can be bittersweet and underattended, but neither seemed true for the last day of C2E2 2018. The halls were still packed and […]
Interview: Richard Loncraine on Aging, Career Longevity and the Dancing in Finding Your Feet
Across several decades of film and television directing, primarily out of the U.K., Richard Loncraine has built up an impressive body of work that covers both comedy, drama, and everything […]
Steep Theatre’s Birdland Is a Fast-Moving Story of Rock Stardom and its Consequences
Paul (Joel Reitsma) is a rock star, with rock star habits and ego. He’s now in Moscow, nearing the end of a long tour and faced with going home to […]