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Home » Vol. 48 No. 12

Tag: Vol. 48 No. 12

Issue of Dec. 20 – 26, 2018

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Posted inColumns & Opinion

Looking out for number Rahm

by Ben Joravsky December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

The mayor’s latest proposal would cut benefits to municipal employees to fund development projects.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

Tired of solicitations from big nonprofits? We have just the solution for you!

by Deanna Isaacs December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

With the Executive Pay Test, it’s easier than ever to decide which group deserves your hard-earned cash!

Posted inFood & Drink

Twenty new(ish) Chicago restaurants that prove the party ain’t over

by Mike Sula December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

Don’t listen to nobody nobody sent. 2018 was a good year.

Posted inArts & Culture

The Full Monty is a less-than-auspicious inauguration of Theo Ubique’s new space

by Dan Jakes December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

The production’s sexual politics unsuccessfully hang between self-aware period piece and relevant, contemporary commentary.

Posted inFilm

Vox Lux and The Mule present two very different responses to our nation’s ills

by Ben Sachs December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

While one finds only despair, the other argues that we’re still capable of kindness, despite the terrible things we do.

Posted inColumns & Opinion

What a long, strange trip it’s been

by John Greenfield December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

The year in review in federal—and local—transportation news.

Posted inCity Life

The shoes that are handmade for your feet

by Isa Giallorenzo December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

Alexandria Wills keeps the art of hand-crafted footwear alive in Logan Square.

Posted inFilm

Ben Sachs picks the top ten—well, 13—movies of 2018

by Ben Sachs December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

A mix of the new, the old, and new work by the old

Posted inColumns & Opinion

A note from the editor

by Anne Elizabeth Moore December 21, 2018August 18, 2021

I was running errands Saturday and distracted, so when I hit the Fullerton-Pulaski intersection it took me a moment to figure out what was going on. A man with a walker and several full shopping bags had apparently begun crossing the street a few feet outside of the crosswalk and then stopped. A man, in […]

Posted inNews & Politics

Boxes to the Philippines keep loved ones close

by Pat Nabong December 20, 2018August 18, 2021

The balikbayan tradition involves sending clothes, chocolate, toys, and even cleaning supplies.

Posted inArts & Culture

The ten shows from 2018 our critics won’t soon forget

by Catey Sullivan, Dmitry Samarov, Max Maller, Justin Hayford and Jack Helbig December 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Witches, monsters, selkies, cosmic musings and family dramas, and, of course, the Golden Girls

Posted inFilm

Diagnosis: Boring uses surreal comedy to demonstrate the distortional logic of depression

by Brianna Wellen December 20, 2018August 18, 2021

The Chicago-made webseries takes a radically different view of mental illness.

Posted inReader

Print issue of December 20, 2018

by Chicago Reader December 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Volume 48, Number 12

Posted inArts & Culture

The Old Woman Broods rejects decadent capitalism in favor of absurdism

by Dmitry Samarov December 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Its grotesque comedy is the perfect antidote to holiday cheer.

Posted inMusic

The best overlooked Chicago hip-hop of 2018

by Leor Galil December 20, 2018August 18, 2021

Chicago’s hip-hop scene overflows with such variety and abundance that it’s impossible to show enough love to every great release—but that’s no reason not to try.

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