Local author takes kids to Chicago neighborhoods via new children’s book
Kathleen Dragan first came to Chicago nine years ago and instantly fell in love with it. A year later, she moved to the South Loop with…
Russian artist fights for creative freedom in visa request
By Connor Carynski In a tough atmosphere for immigrants in this country, Moscow native and 24-year-old artist, Yulia Kuznetsova is fighting for an O-1B visa, only…
Chicago’s Bailiff rocks Taste of Chicago, converts more fans
If the album Chicago indie band Bailiff is working on is anything like their set Saturday at the Taste of Chicago, music lovers will be in…
“The Wheelchair Chronicles” advocate for disabled in popular media
By Connor Carynski Claiming people with disabilities are cast only as side characters, flat-out excluded or entirely misrepresented in the media, filmmaker and community worker Justin…
Jason Narducy’s Split Single to play Taste of Chicago Saturday
Jason Narducy felt the calling for a career in music when he was 8-years-old after watching The Who’s “The Kids are Alright” for the first time.…
Internet singing star Milck working on EP, album and major tour for Atlantic Records
Connie Lim, known as Milck, is the singer songwriter from Los Angeles whose song Quiet became the unofficial anthem for the Women’s March. The Chicago Ambassador…
A.V. Club picks up steam in new television series
By Connor Carynski Straying, but not too far, from its internet tethers, the A.V. Club entertainment site is extending their quota of smart and quirky content…
Joe and Melissa Basilone, revitalizing a neighborhood one business at a time
Owners of resale shop, coffee house, book & record store, set to open a deli in the Northwest Side Irving & Austin corridor By Bob Chiarito…
Blues Fest pulls off move to Millennium Park without major hitches
By Connor Carynski The 34th annual Chicago Blues Festival maintained its title as the nation’s largest blues festival and its change of venue seemed to please…
The Bard Prison Initiative to be featured at Printers Row Lit Fest
Talent, brains and the willingness to work hard can sometimes be found in the most unlikeliest of places, even the prison system. The difference between success…
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