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Charles Joseph Smith is a beloved fixture on Chicago’s DIY scene, but the ambitious music he's been making for decades has ...

With EXPO Chicago upon us, we thought it would be good to visit some of Detroit's artists, galleries, and collectors.

Kelly Moran has taken the piano far—and vice versa. Born and raised in Port Washington, New York, Moran began studying the ...

The Imminence Festival, an extension of the Improved Music Series, places the practices of its alumni in dialogue with the ...

A new south-side hospital promises jobs and better care, but it may be a symptom of, rather than a treatment for, decadeslong ...

When we look back on Chicago music of the 2020s, it’ll be defined in part by the kids who borrowed the title of the Neu! song ...

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Since last summer, Heung Seng Corporation’s staff have told tenants they will nearly double the rent on their next leases.

Governor Pritzker has encouraged people to peacefully protest federal immigration agents. More than 100 people in Cook County ...

Sydney Genco shines in The Posthumous Trial of Giulia Tofana, based on the legend of a 17th-century Italian woman.

With the new Singin’ to an Empty Chair, Ratboys have become a national act—but their commitment to Chicago remains as strong ...