Bringing Amazon HQ2 to Chicago was the dream of only Mayor Rahm and his faithful sidekick Governor Rauner—both of whom will be leaving office shortly, thank you very much.
Tag: Vol. 48 No. 7
Issue of Nov. 15 – 21, 2018
Posted inBlogs
Talking about God, the air force, and Britney Spears with Chicago rapper KC Ortiz
This weekend Alabama transplant KC Ortiz performs at a showcase hosted by local label Futurehood, which supports gay and trans musicians of color.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
After a 2016 slump, Divvy turned a record profit in 2017
Income from ads, sponsorship, and operations went up while losses went down.
Posted inBlogs
A dressy fashion sense that’s all about seizing the day – whatever day it is
Real estate broker and Art Institute docent Terri Franklin doesn’t need permission to dress up. “Don’t hesitate to wear something you love.”
Posted inArts & Culture
Lit recs for the recently repatriated Chicagoan
The current book obsessions of Reader editor in chief Anne Elizabeth Moore and writer, comedian, and artist Salem Collo-Julin.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
A note from the editor
Long story obviously, but a friend of mine once got kidnapped by the Marxist revolutionary group FARC (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia), and subsequently lived with them in the Amazon rain forest for a year against his wishes. Of course, life in the jungle took some adjusting to, but it was really only after he […]
Posted inArts & Culture
Ben Hollis looks back on his pre-Wild Chicago days in Sex, Booze and Candy Bars
Although the songs are out of tune, his absurdist, irreverent humor is still intact.
Posted inFilm
The heist film Museo gives Alonso Ruizpalacios a showcase for his best camera tricks
Even after the story runs out, it’s still a joy to watch.
Posted inFood & Drink
Carnitas La Esquinita hides in plain sight
But it’s a serious contender in the little-meats game.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Joravsky’s advice for the Republican Party
And some for progressives, too.
Posted inArts & Culture
Bros do Prose brings hip-hop to Neverland in Peter Pan
The two-person cast plays a multitude of characters with infinite energy.
Posted inArts & Culture
The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt tells the story of the philosopher’s life and thoughts in pictures
Or how gag cartoonist Ken Krimstein took the plunge into midcentury philosophy.
Posted inFilm
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald takes place in the Harry Potter universe, but it lacks the magic
Just because you can append more films to a bankable franchise doesn’t mean you should.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
‘I’ve always wanted to tie girls up, but I can never convince a woman to let me’
Tips for getting into bondage without being a menace or a creep. Plus: Dan issues the fastest DTMFA ever!
Posted inArts & Culture
‘In these rooms, change does happen’
Artist and poet Karen Finley on hope and Trump.