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30 Very '80s Portraits of the Cool Kids at Medusa's
By Ratko Radojcic
These photographs, taken for a short ad campaign in 1988 and never seen after that, show off the sartorial spirit of beloved nightclub Medusa's. Read more
Remembering Medusa's: A Portal to Chicago's Counterculture
By Mike Thomas
The closing of the legendary dance club Medusa’s 25 years ago marked the end of an era. In this raw and raucous oral history, the club’s founders, employees, and patrons bring the exuberant madness of this after-hours mecca back to life. Read more
Patti Smith on Being Broke, William Blake, and Writing About Writing
By Samantha Yadron
The woman known as punk's poet laureate stopped in Chicago to promote her new book Devotion and perform some heartfelt songs. Read more
The Chicago Journalist Who's Spent 17 Years Investigating R. Kelly
By Mark Caro
It's been a lonely crusade for rock critic Jim DeRogatis, whose reporting on allegations of sexual abuse against the R&B star has grown increasingly high-profile. Read more
How Open Mike Eagle Made a Memorial of Robert Taylor Homes
By Christian Belanger
...and patched his relationship with his family along the way. Read more
An Epic 1,000-Person Choir Will Perform at the Bean This Weekend
By Christian Belanger
Crowd Out will include singers—professional and amateur—from each of the city's 50 wards. Read more
VIDEO: Subchroma Is an Immersive Street Art Extravaganza
By DS Shin and Christian Belanger
Produced by artist collective Canvas, the Hubbard Cave pop-up drew over a thousand visitors, and the next event will be on New Year's Eve. Read more
Steve Dahl, the Man Behind Disco Demolition, Gets Another 3 Years On Air
By Bryan Smith
The legendary radio host proved his haters wrong yet again, with a new contract at WLS AM 890. Read more
A Look at the Hideout's Greatest Block Party Moments
By Christian Belanger
As the beloved bar and music venue braces for major redevelopment nearby, we talked to some of its biggest fans about what makes it so unique and influential. Read more
Meet the Hairstylist Who Rock Bands Call Before They Get to Town
By Bob Chiarito
Pilsen native Gilberto Castro has cut the hair of more than 300 bands, offering his in-demand services for free at concert venues and music fests. Read more
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