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Home » Vol. 48 No. 1

Tag: Vol. 48 No. 1

Issue of Oct. 4 – 10, 2018

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Posted inBlogs

Life Sentence bassist Joe Losurdo on reissuing the Chicago band’s 1986 hardcore classic

by Leor Galil October 5, 2018August 18, 2021

Losurdo talks about the brief, tumultuous history of Life Sentence’s best-known lineup, the importance of making their music available again, and the possibility of a partial reunion.

Posted inBlogs

Landlords for rent control? You heard that right

by Maya Dukmasova October 5, 2018August 18, 2021

Little Village property owners are seeing benefits in a new proposed state senate bill.

Posted inBlogs

Mendoza and more of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend

by Marissa De La Cerda October 5, 2018August 18, 2021

Heavy Trip and other goings on 10/5-10/7.

Posted inBlogs

Indivisible Chicago’s Blue Wave Rave uses improv to mobilize political action

by Julia Hale October 5, 2018August 18, 2021

“Improv actors are like the best canvassers ever!”

Posted inBlogs

Fulton Market venue the Mid announces its pending closure

by Leor Galil October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

You’ve got till February 2019 to say good-bye to the EDM-focused club.

Posted inReader

Print issue of October 4, 2018

by Chicago Reader October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Volume 48, Number 1

Posted inFilm

In A Star Is Born, love hurts, but it’s labor that breaks your heart

by Noah Berlatsky October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Stars may not seem to be working, but they are—and that’s the tragedy of this new film.

Posted inArts & Culture

In Dear Brutus, J. M. Barrie takes his not-quite-grown-up characters to another sort of Neverland

by Jack Helbig October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

A strong cast makes a stiff story soar.

Posted inFilm

Robert Greene’s documentary Bisbee ’17 explores the soul of a town haunted by its history

by Ben Sachs October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

An Arizona community reenacts a century-old episode of monumental cruelty.

Posted inArts & Culture

A man creates havoc among dogs to harass a woman because All I Want Is One More Meanwhile …

by Max Maller October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Otherworld Theater’s excellently plotted saga is enjoyable and moving.

Posted inArts & Culture

Interrobang’s White Rabbit, Red Rabbit turns improv into a matter of life and death

by Dmitry Samarov October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Every week, a different actor takes the stage to lead the audience through this participatory experience.

Posted inNews & Politics

Fifty years ago, 35,000 Chicago students walked out of their classrooms in protest. They changed CPS forever.

by Annie Howard October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Among their demands: black and Latino teachers and administrators, ethnic studies classes and clubs, and bilingual education

Posted inFood & Drink

Edward Kim’s Mini Mott feeds a burger cult

by Mike Sula October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

A Mott St satellite in Logan Square is dedicated to a new variation on the once-rare diner-style cheeseburger.

Posted inArts & Culture

Firebrand’s Caroline, or Change revels in tension, both racial and domestic

by Irene Hsiao October 4, 2018August 18, 2021

Firebrand’s production features fearless, fantastic singers.

Posted inMusic

Sen Morimoto makes crowded songs all by himself

by Leor Galil October 3, 2018August 18, 2021

Sen Morimoto’s mix of hip-hop, pop, prog, and jazz has won over international entertainment platform 88 Rising, but for now he’s sticking with his friends at Chicago indie Sooper Records.

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