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Why Eric Williams Is Bringing Back His Block Party

By Ben Austen
Eric Williams’s street festival nearly ruined him financially during its 18-year run. He’s bringing it back anyway. Read more
A Pulitzer Winner’s New Book Will Make You Uncomfortable
Interview by Kelley Engelbrecht
In a new-to-him genre, Evanston’s Daniel Kraus explores the meaning of agency, family, and life with his sci-fi book “The Sixth Nik.” Read more

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Why Eric Williams Is Bringing Back His Block Party
By Ben Austen
Eric Williams’s street festival nearly ruined him financially during its 18-year run. He’s bringing it back anyway. Read more
A Pulitzer Winner’s New Book Will Make You Uncomfortable
Interview by Kelley Engelbrecht
In a new-to-him genre, Evanston’s Daniel Kraus explores the meaning of agency, family, and life with his sci-fi book “The Sixth Nik.” Read more
A Country Crooner, Chicago-Style
By Web Behrens
Andrew Sa channels his country roots on his debut album. Read more
OK Go’s Damian Kulash Balances Optimism with Cynicism
Interview by Web Behrens
The frontman and former Chicagoan talks about hope, fear, nostalgia, and making art during terrible times. Read more
A New Novel Brings Chicago’s 2000s Music Scene to Life
Interview by Joshua M. Miller
With The Come Apart, Susannah Felts returns to the city where her writing career began. Read more