Thanks to Reader reader Anthony Gargiulo Jr., who read this story about Chicago connections to Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer film and pointed out via Twitter another one: former Loyola University (and Northwestern University) chemistry professor Ward V. Evans. Evans was the surprise dissenting vote on the three-man panel that recommended permanent suspension of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s […]
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Posted inFood & Drink
Social and sober
The “sober curious”—individuals who abstain from drinking to explore the positive effects of sobriety—have a new enclave in Andersonville. Eli Tea Bar, an alcohol-free social space, offers options for those rethinking their relationship with alcohol, including more than 100 loose leaf teas and special in-house blends, bubble tea, and kombucha on tap. Bar owner Elias […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Mister Kelly’s is back in the limelight
The crown jewel of Chicago nightclubs lives on at the Newberry Library and in an upcoming documentary.
Posted inMusic
Pool Holograph give their dreamy indie-rock a sharp new clarity
Singer-guitarist Wyatt Grant launched Pool Holograph as a solo endeavor a decade ago, and around 2015 he brought in a few friends from Loyola University to turn it into a band: Zach Stuckmann on bass and brothers Jake and Paul Stolz of local indie rockers Discus on drums and guitar, respectively. Pool Holograph became a […]
Posted inBlogs
The hosts of WLUW’s Abstract Science reflect on the electronic music radio show’s 20-year history ahead of its thousandth episode
Four EDM lifers celebrate a milestone by taking over 88.7 FM for 20 consecutive hours.
Posted inBest of Chicago
Chicago radio thrives at the left of the dial
Corporate consolidation has flattened out Chicago’s big commercial radio outlets, but low-power and college stations still have plenty of personality.
Posted inBlogs
Deportation fears can lead to higher risk of illness in undocumented populations
Practitioners say fear of ICE raids and a lack of access to affordable health care can put undocumented and minority populations at risk.
Posted inBlogs
Being an adjunct college professor can be awful
No office. No health insurance. No job security. No time for students.
Posted inFilm
How one Hemingway short story became three different movies
A recent Blu-Ray reissue of a Criterion Collection set features different cinematic interpretations of 1927’s “The Killers.”
Posted inMusic
Spreading the good word about Chicago gospel
Scholar Robert Marovich documents gospel’s Windy City roots in a new book and recommends five Chicago acts at this weekend’s Gospel Music Festival.
Posted inNews & Politics
In Chicago’s war zones, the tragedy extends beyond the kids who die
In Chicago’s war zones, the tragedy extends beyond the kids who die.
Posted inBest of Chicago
Best Men’s Volleyball Team—in the Country
The team finished 2014 with a 27-match winning streak, and most of their stars will be back in 2015.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
County clerk David Orr’s reform talk annoys another mayor
Cook County clerk David Orr’s reform proposals have been irritating mayors for 35 years.
Posted inArts & Culture
Chicago’s trans advocates, from celebs to social workers
These Chicagoans—recognized on the Trans 100 list—are working to better the lives of trans people.
Posted inBlogs
CUFF, CLFF, and the rest of this week’s screenings
New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue