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October 10, 2026
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Chris Dobry Opens the Door to the Real Story Behind Rock and Roll
October 1, 2026
Rock and roll has always had two stories. There is the story audiences see: the lights, the stages, the screaming crowds, the recording studios, and the excitement of hearing a song climb the charts. Then there is the story nobody sees. It is the story of what happens when the
Cubs and White Sox Open Postseason on the Same Day for the First Time Since 2020
September 30, 2026
The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox both begin best-of-three Wild Card Series on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. It is the first time since 2020 that both Chicago teams have made the postseason. Both teams open on the road: the White Sox in Houston against the Astros, and the Cubs
Alex Krawczyk’s Wonders Await Makes a Virtue of Believing Things Can Get Better
September 29, 2026
By: Graham McHenry Hope is easy enough to sing about. Making hope believable is harder. That distinction matters on Wonders Await, the 13-song sophomore album from Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Krawczyk. Its subjects- love, perseverance, mindfulness, kindness, human connection- could easily produce a record so determined to uplift that it floats
Hyde Park Jazz Festival Marks 20th Year by Dedicating the Willie Pickens Stage on the Midway
September 29, 2026
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival celebrated its 20th anniversary September 26–27, 2026, with more than 40 performers across 11 stages in Hyde Park, Kenwood and Washington Park. The free festival opened Saturday by dedicating the Willie Pickens Stage on the Midway Plaisance. It honored a pianist and educator who helped
Cathleen Ireland’s “Do You Care” Exposes the Power Behind Digital Silence
September 25, 2026
By: Will Ellis The breakup song has traditionally depended on confrontation. Someone leaves, someone demands an explanation, and the singer turns private confusion into public testimony. Cathleen Ireland’s “Do You Care” begins after confrontation has become impossible. The other person has blocked her, removed the shared evidence, and disappeared behind
What Happens When Men Learn to Say What They Feel? H.E.R. Makes a Case for Emotional Boldness
September 25, 2026
There is a familiar vocabulary available to men when they talk about love. A woman is attractive. She is beautiful. She is sexy. She is “the one.” He would do anything for her. Then the language often stops. Ask what fear feels like inside the relationship, what tenderness does to
Riot Fest 2026 Wraps 21st Year at Douglass Park With Iggy Pop, Tool, and Up to 50,000 Daily Attendees
September 22, 2026
Riot Fest completed its 21st edition on September 20 at Douglass Park in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood, delivering three days of punk, alternative, metal, and hip-hop across five stages with over 100 bands and an anticipated daily attendance of up to 50,000. Key Takeaways Riot Fest 2026 ran September 18–20
Chicago Celebrates Mexican Independence Day with Overnight Festivities Across Pilsen, Little Village, and Downtown
September 17, 2026
Chicago marked Mexican Independence Day with overnight celebrations across Pilsen, Little Village, and downtown on September 15 and 16, 2026, carrying on a tradition that positions the city alongside Mexico City itself as one of the largest venues for El Grito de Independencia outside of Mexico. The festivities, which extended
Chicago Owns May Day — And This Year, the Whole Country Is Watching
April 29, 2026
There is no city in America with a stronger claim to May Day than Chicago. The holiday did not originate in a foreign capital or in the pages of a political manifesto. It was born here, on the streets of this city, in May 1886, when tens of thousands of
Award-Winning Bass Player A M M Newaj Sharif Gains U.S. Recognition
April 29, 2026
Bassist, stage performer, and music educator A M M Newaj Sharif, professionally known as Bassman Newaj, is gaining recognition in the United States following a distinguished career in Bangladesh and abroad. Born on January 7, 1994, Sharif has built a reputation as a versatile and accomplished bass guitarist. Known for
Chicago Latino Film Festival Closes 42nd Edition on April 27 After 12-Day Run at Landmark Century Centre
April 28, 2026
The 42nd Chicago Latino Film Festival concludes its 2026 edition on Monday, April 27, capping a 12-day program that brought 51 feature films and 31 shorts from across Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal, and the United States to Chicago audiences. Presented by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
Seth Panitch Explores Reinvention and Self-Worth in Antique
April 23, 2026
By: Sarah Wallace Seth Panitch has spent decades telling stories in many forms, from Shakespearean performance and directing to filmmaking and playwriting. After receiving his MFA from the University of Washington’s Professional Actors Training Program, he built a wide-ranging career at Shakespeare festivals across the country, including Colorado, Utah, Texas,
Chicago Is the World’s Stage: UNESCO International Jazz Day 2026 Brings the Planet to the City This April
April 17, 2026
The city of Chicago is currently serving as the official Global Host City for the 15th anniversary of International Jazz Day. This April, the city has transformed into a focal point for the global music community, marking a dual milestone as the world celebrates both the anniversary of this UNESCO
When Love Faces Its Quietest Enemy
April 17, 2026
By Adrian Cole In Twinkle of Doubt: A Celestial Bodies Romance, Patricia Leavy takes readers somewhere romance stories do not always linger long enough. Into the fragile territory of doubt. Not dramatic betrayal. Not heartbreak. Something quieter and more familiar. The small, persistent voice that wonders whether we are truly
23 Years, 12 Novels and Countless Mysteries in Wendy Roberts’ Evolving Imagination
April 11, 2026
Where Every Story Begins: Mornings in Silence, Unwritten Pages Wendy Roberts is already at her desk before the whole world has woken up. The sunlight in Vancouver is diffuse at first, welcoming rather than dictatorial. It has coffee to be had, a blank page on the screen, and the inaudible
A Dangerous Friendship by Robin Merle Explores Power and Desire
April 9, 2026
By Julian Mercer Friendships often begin with excitement. New energy. New possibilities. A feeling that life has suddenly become bigger. But sometimes the same relationship that sparks reinvention slowly turns into something darker. That tension drives A Dangerous Friendship, a psychological novel that blends dark humor, nightlife chaos, and emotional
EXPO Chicago Returns to Navy Pier April 9–12 — and South Side Night Kicks Off the Week Tonight
April 8, 2026
Chicago’s annual contemporary art fair opens at Navy Pier this Thursday, but the programming has already moved into the neighborhoods — and tonight, the South Side takes center stage. EXPO CHICAGO, the city’s largest annual gathering of contemporary and modern art, returns to Navy Pier’s Festival Hall for its 13th
D’yan Forest, Guinness World Records’ Oldest Working Female Comedian, Makes Chicago Debut with Chicago Jewish Alliance
April 8, 2026
By: Sarah Gartner Guinness World Records’ oldest working female comedian, D’yan Forest, is bringing her one-woman show, “D’yan Forest: A Gefilte Fish Out of Water,” to Chicago in partnership with the Chicago Jewish Alliance. The show will take place at the Skokie Theatre on June 18th, with doors opening at
How to Enjoy a Stress-Free Staycation in Chicago This Summer
April 3, 2026
Chicago does not need a departure gate to deliver a memorable summer. The city’s neighborhoods, waterfront, food scene, and cultural institutions offer enough to fill weeks of discovery without a checked bag or a boarding pass. For residents who want to slow down, spend intentionally, and actually experience the city
The Sound of Resilience Behind Marcus Jordan’s Gospel Journey
March 27, 2026
By: Ethan Lee The gospel music industry is witnessing a powerful shift as independent artists break through traditional barriers to reach global audiences. For many listeners, the challenge lies in finding music that feels both professionally polished and spiritually authentic. In an era of manufactured sounds, there is a growing
Tejas Desai’s Bad Americans Part II Explores Power, Identity, and Truth in a Divided America
March 26, 2026
By Devin Wallace In Bad Americans: Part II, author Tejas Desai returns to the world he introduced in the first installment with a deeper, more layered exploration of human behavior under pressure. Rather than offering resolution, the novel opens in the immediate aftermath of a charged accusation, setting the tone
At 86, One Author’s Questions Still Outnumber His Answers
March 21, 2026
Most books about faith begin with certainty. Know, Trust, Abandon begins with questions. Written by Gerald Mackrell, an 86-year-old retired industry professional, the book does not attempt to persuade through doctrine or instruction. Instead, it reflects a lifetime spent returning repeatedly to the same fundamental uncertainties that define human existence:
Festival Recognition and the Rise of Structured Visual Storytelling in the Work of Dominic Goodie
March 13, 2026
In the current world of independent film, the ever-changing production models and audience preferences continue to alter the role of screenwriting. With many screenwriters now acting as directors or producers in addition to their role as screenwriters, these and other changes reflect the fact that they are architects of a
Breaking the Cycle: A Father-and-Son Conversation on Faith, Legacy, and Healing
March 7, 2026
By: Lennard James On February 5 at 8:00 PM EST, The Talk Live will host a rare and compelling intergenerational conversation as Bishop Keith McQueen sits down with his father, Pastor Keith Lewers, to explore one of the most resonant topics in modern faith discourse: breaking generational curses. Presented by
High Stakes in Paradise: David Myles Robinson Introduces a Compelling Legal Thriller Series with Tropical Lies
March 3, 2026
By Clint Wallace Legal thrillers thrive on tension, moral uncertainty, and the high drama of the courtroom. In Tropical Lies, author David Myles Robinson brings all of those elements together against the striking backdrop of Hawaii, launching the Pancho McMartin Legal Thrillers series with a case that tests the limits
Community Leadership, Public Service, and the Civic Engagement Record of Eric J. Bartosz
February 27, 2026
Community leadership can often be cultivated in many regions of the country through years of volunteer efforts, public committee service, and collaboration with local government. Nationally, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service, over 60 million Americans participated in organized volunteerism in 2023. This level of commitment has
The Chicago Sky Near Completion of New $60 Million Practice Facility
February 27, 2026
The Chicago Sky is building a new home for its players. The team is finishing a $60 million practice facility in Bedford Park, Illinois. This project is a big step for women’s sports. It shows that owners are finally spending large amounts of money to give female athletes the same
Researchers Discover a New Giant Predator in the Sahara Desert
February 25, 2026
A team of scientists led by the University of Chicago recently shared a major discovery from the Sahara Desert. They have identified a new species of dinosaur that lived about 95 million years ago. This discovery took place in northern Niger, an area known for its rich history of fossils.