How does artistic influence actually work? We asked some of Chicago's best contemporary practitioners on the occasion of the Art Institute's blockbuster, which runs through May 12. Read more
Alvin Ailey lands in Chicago for a two-week residency. David Auburn’s Proof returns to town. And the weekend plans of performer and poet, Avery R. Young, sound like an incredibly good time. Read more
It's good news, but the Chicago Transit Authority's announcement just highlights the ongoing struggle to get the city's ex-offenders into the workforce. Read more
