Rape Victim Advocates Archives

A silence louder than words

by Taylor Moore July 21, 2021June 20, 2022

How allegations of sexual abuse exposed cracks in the foundation of Young Chicago Authors, Free Write Arts & Literacy, and the city’s spoken word community

Arts & Culture

Scott Silberstein talks about catching live-performance magic onscreen

by Kerry Reid April 14, 2020August 18, 2021

Relationships and ‘yes, and’ guide HMS Media’s approach to filming live shows.

Music

Impulsive Hearts use their summery pop-rock to raise money for Resilience

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 16, 2019August 18, 2021

Impulsive Hearts use their summery pop-rock to raise money for Resilience, footwork crew the Era screens short films in Hyde Park, and more.

News & Politics

Chicago organizations that support survivors and work to prevent sexual violence

by Karen Hawkins January 8, 2019August 18, 2021

Agencies and nonprofits offer medical and legal advocacy, counseling for survivors of all ages, as well as prevention programming.

Music

Guitarist and soul singer Isaiah Sharkey warms Chicago up for his next album

by J.R. Nelson December 24, 2018August 18, 2021

Guitarist and soul singer Isaiah Sharkey warms Chicago up for his next album, the Humboldt Park Orchestra celebrates five years with a tribute to women in salsa, and more.

Blogs

Buck tradition—and matzo and Peeps—at these alterna-holiday weekend events

by Steve Heisler March 30, 2018August 18, 2021

Spend Easter and Passover weekend out and about at these goings-on around town.

Blogs

Charming indie-pop duo Water From Your Eyes help celebrate the first year of Our Music My Body

by Leor Galil May 24, 2017August 18, 2021

Water From Your Eyes play a benefit tonight for Our Music My Body, a campaign by Chicago nonprofits Between Friends and Rape Victim Advocates to fight harassment in the music scene.