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 Country Crooner, Chicago-Style By Web Behrens Andrew Sa channels his country roots on his debut album. Read more
Let’s Get Lit: Chicago’s Summer Reads By Kelley Engelbrecht These forthcoming books, all from local authors or set in Chicago, are like the perfect summer day: rich, breezy, and indelibly memorable. Read more
How Two Local Muralists Elevated the Obama Gym By Web Behrens Dorian Sylvain and Sam Kirk worked together to integrate South Side culture into the artwork. Read more
Natalie Merchant Reimagines Mother Goose By Judy Sutton Taylor Partnering with Chicago artists, the alt-rock icon brings her Cabinet of Wonder to a young generation. Read more
An Oscar Winner’s Steppenwolf Return By Web Behrens Tarell Alvin McCraney crafts a new work of magical realism for his longtime friends at the theater. Read more
Jane Lynch Thinks About Death All the Time Interview by Mike Thomas The comedic actress, 65, on relishing solitude, embracing sobriety, and rejecting causes Read more
