A Castle Made From Gum
A faulty clock. An aerial shortcut. Second-floor jam sessions. Here’s what we learned from a new book about the history of the iconic Wrigley Building.
Custom Placements: Culture Lead
The Mighty Del-Crustaceans
For 54 years, through raucous parties and life’s twists and turns, the author has rocked on with his band.
The Brutality and Nonsensicality
Michael Shannon makes his leap into film directing with a Chicago-born drama about the parents of a school shooter.
April Agenda
Top 10 reasons to fill up your calendar this month
Ernie, Minnie … and Charles?
A new book highlights Chicago’s pivotal role in both upholding and breaking baseball’s color barrier. Here’s what we learned.
Cynthia Pelayo on Grief, Mystery, and Chicago Ghost Stories
Vanishing Daughters, written in the wake of her father’s death, is a novel about living through grief.
Michael Shannon
The actor, 50, on being a loner at New Trier, the brilliance of Bill Murray, and the beauty of jazz.
Making The Pillowman for a Modern Chicago Audience
Concrete Content updates the play, drawing parallels to the city’s history of police torture — while making theater that responds to the moment.
The Cubs Fan’s Guide to Tokyo
Traveling to the team’s far-flung season opener? This is how to get the most out of your trip.
