Sun Times’ Richard Roeper Reportedly Bought Fake Followers
According to a New York Times report that studied the purchases of fake social media followers, Chicago Sun-Times movie critic and long-time Roger Ebert co-host Richard Roeper is one of […]
Sunday Cinema Explores Jewish Influence on Music Around the World
Over three Sundays in February, the Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership presents a film series that traverses the world exploring the connection between Judaism and music. From India […]
Southern Exposure at the DuSable Makes the South Side Shine
Shore to suburbs, Chicago is a shining example of architecture from so many different schools. Whether you’re admiring Burnham and Root’s Rookery, the intricacies of the Gothic Revival details of […]
Fresh Start to Your Week: 1/29 – 1/31
It’s the final days of the first month of 2018! Hopefully it’s been a successful January, where you’ve kept to your resolutions and enjoyed the great city we live in. […]
Chicago Police Officer Under Investigation for Social Media Posts
A Chicago Police officer is under investigation over racist, potentially threatening, and otherwise inflammatory remarks on social media. Propublica Illinois learned recently that the Civilian Office of Police Accountability Officer […]
Rauner, Ives to Appear for Chicago Tribune Endorsement Session
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner will face off with Republican challenger Rep. Jeanne Ives in front of the Chicago Tribune’s Editorial Board Monday morning, in what might be the only time […]
Rep. Jan Schakowsky to Boycott State of the Union Address
Illinois House Rep. Jan Schakowsky plans to boycott President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. “I refuse to normalize President Donald Trump and his loathsome language and actions,” […]
MoviePass Drops River East 21, Nine Other AMC Theaters in Pricing Dispute
MoviePass, a subscription ticket service, has dropped 10 busy AMC theater locations, including Chicago’s River East 21, because of AMC’s objections to its pricing and other demands. MoviePass offers one […]
“Serial Stowaway” Failed to Illegally Board O’Hare Flight Again
A Grayslake woman, dubbed the “serial stowaway” because of her many attempts to board aircraft without a ticket, tried again Sunday. A judge banned her from O’Hare three days earlier. […]
Film Review: 42 Grams Serves Up Local Chef’s Story
Jake Bickelhaupt, the Chicago-based chef who’s the subject of the new documentary 42 Grams, has a life story that ought to be inspiring. He first discovered his passion for cooking […]
Focus On: The DuSable Museum of African American History
The DuSable Museum of African American History began on the ground floor. Literally. Originally, the oldest and until very recently the largest caretaker of African American culture in the US was housed on […]
Film Review: Courage and Family Matter in Beautifully Animated The Breadwinner
Every year, after the Oscar nominations are announced, the dust settles and a few titles rise to the top as head-scratchers. How the heck did that get nominated for an Academy […]