Angel Olsen Thinks You Should Know Marvin Tate
The multidisciplinary artist and educator says he’s ready to be more than Chicago’s ultimate artist’s artist.
Custom Placements: Culture Lead
The 10 Best 21st Century Chicago Nonfiction Books
The 10 best titles include a future president’s memoir, an account of the 1893 Columbian Exposition, and a WBEZ reporter’s look at South Side segregation.
Every Chicago-Adjacent Artist Playing Pitchfork Fest
Though it’s a down year at Union Park for local acts, there are connections to the city throughout the lineup.
The 10 Best 21st Century Chicago Novels
From The Great Believers to Divergent, we’re naming these our 10 favorite modern fiction titles set in Chicago.
The 575 Miles of the Mississippi River in Illinois
Our state doesn’t do much with the storied river — despite having more of it than any other state — but it’s worth the road trip to discover hidden Illinois history.
How to Take a Circle Tour of Lake Michigan
From the Mascot Hall of Fame in Whiting, Indiana, to St. Ignace’s Mystery Spot in Michigan, to a fish boil at the Pelletier’s in Fish Creek, Wisconsin.
Dip Into the Original Beef of Chicagoland with Hulu’s The Bear
Give Uncut Gems a sharp knife, a good eye, and a shot of Malört, and you get this bingeworthy pressure cooker of a comedy.
Summer Music Fests You Can Still Catch
A non-exhaustive list of the music festivals held Chicago this summer.
Dele Weds Destiny Follows Female Friendship Over Time
The debut novel from Tomi Obaro — a BuzzFeed News culture editor and former Chicago magazine assistant editor — follows three women after three decades of friendship.