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Home » Portage

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Posted inNews & Politics

Lake surfers say polluted waves are making them sick—but they love it too much to stop

by David North July 11, 2018August 18, 2021

One of the best local spots to surf is surrounded by a grimy industrial landscape in northwest Indiana.

Posted inBlogs

Reader’s Agenda Fri 10/11: Chicago International Film Festival, Elvis Fantasy Fest, and Sarah Jarosz

by Jillian Sandler October 11, 2013August 19, 2021

What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Friday, October 11

Portrait of Jason
Posted inFilm

Portrait of Jason delves inside a hustler’s world

by J.R. Jones May 21, 2013August 19, 2021

Portrait of Jason delves inside a hustler’s world.

Posted inBlogs

This week’s movie action

by J.R. Jones November 3, 2011August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue.

Posted inBlogs

This week’s movie action

by J.R. Jones October 28, 2011August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue.

Posted inBest of Chicago

Best place to see creepy and classic movies

by Chicago Reader June 23, 2011August 19, 2021

Portage Theater

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones April 29, 2011August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones March 18, 2011August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable screenings in this week’s issue.

Posted inBlogs

This Week’s Movie Action

by J.R. Jones July 22, 2010August 19, 2021

New reviews and notable films in this week’s issue.

Garang Mayuol is reunited with his mother.
Posted inNews & Politics

A “Lost Boy” Finds His Calling

by Ed M. Koziarski November 19, 2009August 19, 2021

Brutally driven from Sudan as a child, Garang Mayuol is bringing clean water to the suffering villagers back home. A new documentary chronicles his journey.

Posted inBlogs

Quiet time

by J.R. Jones July 2, 2009August 19, 2021

The Silent Summer Film Festival releases its 2009 schedule.

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