Show your support for local, independent media by joining us for our Fall 2021 House Parties as we celebrate 50 years! House Parties are part of the Chicago Reader‘s 50th Anniversary celebration. Proceeds will go toward the Reader‘s Century Fund which aims to ensure another 50 years of groundbreaking, award-winning, culture-defining journalism and reporting as […]
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The Chicago Reader at 50: A half-century of revolutionary storytelling
In celebrating the Chicago Reader’s 50th anniversary, Newberry Library is hosting an in-person archival exhibition. From October 6 – Jan 21, 2022, Reader enthusiasts will have the opportunity to go on a Reader journey, a trip down memory lane from the ’70s to present day. This exhibition showcases the Reader’s impact and connection to our […]
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50th Anniversary Button Pack, in partnership with Busy Beaver Button Co.
The results are in . . . This summer we hosted a button design contest, in partnership with Busy Beaver Button Co., celebrating five decades of the Reader being Chicago’s go-to alternative media source. Here are the winning designs chosen by the Reader community to be a part of our 50th anniversary button pack. Thanks […]
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$5,000 sweepstakes
Complete the form for your chance to win a $5,000 prize! Entries accepted Monday, March 8, 2021 through Monday, April 5, 2021
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A conversation between Maya Dukmasova and WBEZ’s Alden Loury about the state of accessible, affordable housing in Chicago
Online book launch party Wednesday, January 20, 6 PM – 7:30 PM CST
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Chicago Pop Stars, Hardcore Heroes, and House Legends Book Launch Party
Join the Chicago Reader on July 16 for the launch of Chicago Pop Stars, Hardcore Heroes, and House Legends: 10 Years of Chicago Reader Music Features by Leor Galil. Celebrate Leor’s debut book with interviews and performances by Kaina, Pivot Gang and the John Walt Foundation, Mike Kinsella of American Football, and Alderman Andre Vasquez. […]
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Cannabis vs. Coumadin
How do cannabinoids interact with prescription and over-the-counter medications?
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Come to the Best of Chicago 2019 party
GET TICKETS → GET TICKETS → Best of Chicago, the Reader‘s biggest issue of the year, came out November 7. Find out who won! Then come celebrate with us on November 19! Best of Chicago 2019 online | Find a print copy | Download the Best of Chicago print edition as a PDF
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[Livestream] Mobilize: ‘Power of our Pride’ discussion
Presidential forum watch party event live from Sidetrack