The Birth and Death of Chicago's Machine

The Birth and Death of Chicago’s Machine

Clout City, a new book by historian Dominic A. Pacyga, traces the rise and fall of Chicago-style politics. Here’s what we learned. Read more

When Dinner Parties Meet Superstorms

By Web Behrens

Playwright Kristoffer Diaz talks Things with Friends, his enigmatic world premiere that mixes menace with comedy. Read more

Peter Orner Loves Stories That Lead to Questions, Not Answers

By Kelley Engelbrecht

In The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter, the author melds fictional characters with true Chicago events — namely, the 1963 murder of Karyn “Cookie” Kupcinet. Read more

A Life Selling Music to the West Side

By Edward McClelland

Marie Henderson, owner of Out of the Past Records, has made the West Garfield Park shop a haven for old-school tunes and connection since 1986. Read more

Why the Uptown Theatre Is Worth Saving

By Paula Kamen

As the shuttered Uptown Theatre turns 100, a new book relives its storied past and pleads for its restoration. Here’s what we learned. Read more

Dance for Life Remains a Family Affair

By Lauren Warnecke

The performance's longtime choreographer had to step back (for now) for health reasons, but he had a trusted friend step in. Read more

There’s Nothing More Ridiculous Than the Real World

By Kathleen Rooney

Amran Gowani, a former Wall Street analyst, skewers capitalism in his debut novel, Leverage. Read more

DJ Heather Is in a Rhythm of Joy

Interview by Britt Julious

We caught up with the Chicago house DJ ahead of her Lollapalooza set on how she stays inspired and motivated. Read more

Jessica Risker: Now Accepting New Listeners

By Joshua M. Miller

Clinical counselor by day, the musician swaps her therapy couch for a guitar and flute on her first album in seven years. Read more

Five Things to Do: July 25-27

By Jenny Hellwig

What to do in Chicago this weekend. Read more

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