What Makes a Junius Paul-ism?
How the idiosyncratic bassist went from a south suburban church to touring the globe.
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The Viral Quilt Comes Together, At Last
#RitasQuilt, the posthumous stitching project that won the internet’s heart, goes on display this weekend.
Bring In the Pimps
Concept: A bunch of (fictional) pimps get together and do improv comedy. Sound absurd, or absurdly offensive? It’s more than the sum of its parts, says creator Marz Timms.
No Other Love Is the B-Side of the Chicago Gospel Story
The new CD honors the South and West Sides’ vibrant small-label scene. For many, it’s also unearthed rich cross-generational connections.
17 Years On, LEGO Train Show Still Inspires and Delights
Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club president Jamie LeBlanc hopes the club’s holiday show will encourage kids to create, sans instructions.
Meet the Polar Bear, Chicago's Offbeat Holiday Tradition
The interactive artwork has appeared at galleries around the metro area for 10 years.
Those Who Were Here Before
Akito Tsuda photographed Pilsen before gentrification rendered it unrecognizable. Now he wants to help preserve what’s being lost.
The Accidental Movie Mogul
The Hollywood-size saga of how Alex Pissios made Chicago a TV and film capital
The Chicago Pipeline
Seven buzzy TV and movie projects filmed here that are due out in coming months
Behind the Bar: Molly’s Pub
If you are a regular watcher of Chicago Fire or Chicago P.D., then you are probably familiar with Molly’s Pub, the spot where the firefighters and cops in the shared Dick Wolf universe come to unwind. The set is modeled after the real Bucktown watering hole Lottie’s Pub; in fact, that’s where the bar scenes … Read more