The story most people don’t know — that the Mona Lisa was stolen and missing for more than 2 years, will make its Chicago-area premiere tonight. …
For David Singer, the path to directing his first full-length feature film was a circuitous one. About 20 years ago, Singer attended the University of Illinois…
For most chefs, owning a hotspot on Fulton Market and then following it up with an award-winning restaurant in Wicker Park would fulfill most desires. But…
From 1907 to 1913, Chicago was the movie capital of the world. Essanay Studios, located in Uptown, made silent films featuring stars such as Charlie Chaplin,…
Tom Palazzolo is a true Chicago original. Filmmaker, photographer and painter are just some descriptions of him. Chronicler of Chicago oddities and oddballs is another, as…
James Foley was many things to many people. Son, friend, teacher, colleague, and reporter are only some of the labels that could describe him. Born…
Robert Teitel is a busy man. The producer of 21 films and television shows, including Soul Food, Men of Honor and the Barbershop franchise, his latest project…
Amy Guth is a hard person to describe. She’s a journalist, a novelist, an activist, a radio host and a huge fan of the band The…
If a Chicago version of “Where’s Waldo?” was ever created, it likely would feature a middle-aged, baby-faced man with dimples who wears a hat and gym…
Any serious discussion about music in Chicago cannot take place without the mention of Joe Shanahan. At 58, he is the owner of both Metro and…
