Nnedi Okorafor’s Books Focus on Future Tense
The author journeys into postapocalyptic unknowns through science fiction fantasy with an African backdrop.
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Illinois Is a Musical Melting Pot
A exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield shows how music genres coexist in our state.
Neal Francis Was Saved by the Bell
The singer-songwriter found sanctuary — and his new album — in a Northwest Side house of worship.
Riding Down Historic Route 66 in Illinois
The highway was officially decommissioned in 1985, but there are still some great old attractions that make the road worth traveling.
What Virgil Abloh Meant to Me
To the world, he was a fashion icon. But to me, he was a mentor, fierce champion for young creatives, and master educator with street cred.
Agenda: January 2022
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Ayana Contreras Spotlights the Power of Black Excellence
In Energy Never Dies, Contreras explores the surprising connections among Chicago’s tastemakers and cultural innovators.
Writing the True Story of Vivian Maier’s Life
Biographer Ann Marks uncovered details of the reclusive Chicago photographer and nanny’s life.