As a South Side native, I’m home to a city that has some of the best food in the country; a city where culinary giants gather to receive the James Beard Foundation Award for their prowess in their ...

As a little kid, I can remember watching TV and seeing commercials for restaurants or frozen dinners and the food being advertised as “just how your mama makes it.” I was always sort of confused — ...

Demon Jam opener and her return to Chicago. Hues of red and orange gleamed on the stage as Nezza made her appearance for the 2023 Demon Jam. Nezza, short for Vanessa Hernandez, is a singer/influencer ...

Journalists have toppled governments, exposed criminals, kept officials honest and educated the public since the inception of modern media. Movies like Spotlight make journalists look heroic – using ...

For some, Valentine’s Day can be a harsh reminder of their single status. Stores are stocked shelf by shelf with stuffed animals, heart-shaped boxes and Valentine’s Day cards that are meant to be sent ...

On October 7, a line of people adorned with witch hats and face paint wrapped around the block outside the Music Box Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. As the crowd entered the theater, each ...

Warning: this piece contains spoilers “Would you f — k me? I’d f — k me.” Buffalo Bill says to themself in a mirror as they apply makeup, tuck and dance around the room while their hostage tries to ...

For many people in the LGBTQ community, “coming out” about their sexuality or gender to their family and friends can be an important milestone that, in an ideal situation, can lead to greater ...

When I pressed “play” on Bo Burnham’s newest Netflix special, “Inside,” I did not expect to see so much of the comedian naked, both literally and figuratively. Burnham’s last special, “Make Happy,” ...

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