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Home » Vol. 46 No. 11

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Vol. 46, No. 11

Issue of Dec. 15 – 21, 2016

Posted inBlogs

Leah Pickett’s top ten films of 2016

by Leah Pickett December 22, 2016August 18, 2021

The films I couldn’t stop thinking or talking about.

Posted inBlogs

Tribune columnists think about Trump so John Kass doesn’t have to

by Michael Miner December 16, 2016August 18, 2021

Why won’t the op-ed columnist tackle the president-elect head-on?

Posted inBlogs

Kim Foxx makes big change days after being sworn in as Cook County state’s attorney, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd December 16, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, a CNBC host and entrepreneur has purchased a majority stake in Bow Truss coffee.

Posted inReader

Print Issue of December 15, 2016

by Chicago Reader December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Did the NBA blacklist legendary three-point shooter Craig Hodges because of his politics?

Posted inFilm

Long Way North strikes a blow for 2-D animation in a 3-D marketplace

by J.R. Jones December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Rémi Chayé’s French-Danish feature has height, width, and plenty of depth.

Posted inArts & Culture

A former bank in Lincoln Park is housing an incredible exhibit about AIDS

by Tal Rosenberg December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

“Art AIDS America Chicago” is a massive overview of artworks about the virus.

Posted inArts & Culture

Crisis comes to the megachurch in Steppenwolf’s The Christians

by Albert Williams December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Lucas Hnath’s gospel-infused drama addresses religious faith in unconventional form.

Posted inBlogs

Alderman Willie Cochran indicted by grand jury for wire fraud, bribery, and extortion charges, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

Also, Rahm makes a surprise pick to replace Susana Mendoza as city clerk.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Crowd Theater gets creative to cut costs

by Brianna Wellen December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

The improv theater introduces membership programs for audience members and performers.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Marchofdildos.com and other responses to Trump

by Dan Savage December 15, 2016August 18, 2021

The “Orange Julius Caesar” has a thing or two coming.

Posted inMusic

How can grassroots musicians fight the Trump beast?

by Lee V. Gaines December 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Adele Nicholas of Axons and Impossible Colors is also a self-employed civil rights lawyer—and she’s releasing a compilation to benefit the Chicago Community Bond Fund.

Posted inNews & Politics

Did the NBA blacklist former Chicago Bulls player Craig Hodges because of his political beliefs?

by Ben Joravsky December 14, 2016August 18, 2021

In his new book, Long Shot: The Struggles and Triumphs of an NBA Freedom Fighter, the legendary three-point shooter recounts how his on-court success was stopped short by his outspokenness.

Posted inArts & Culture

The conversation breaks down in Second City’s The Winner . . . of Our Discontent

by Tony Adler December 14, 2016August 18, 2021

A poor casting choice damages the theater’s new main-stage revue.

Posted inBlogs

Shop sexy, local, and political this weekend at Shop Sensual

by Isa Giallorenzo December 14, 2016August 18, 2021

Shop Sensual features erotic items made by local designers, performances, and workshops from this Friday, December 16, to this Sunday, the 18th, at Reunion in Humboldt Park.

Posted inBlogs

Lyric Opera’s restaged The Magic Flute says ‘Hey, kids, let’s put on a show!’

by Deanna Isaacs December 14, 2016August 18, 2021

A backyard version of Mozart’s final opera makes its debut.

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