Column: Barry Pearce’s stories in ‘The Plan of Chicago’ give us hope about this city
The author and Tribune literary award winner has written a collection of short fiction reflecting on many different sides of life in Chicago.
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Column: Jun Fujita is the most famous photographer you’ve never heard of
Graham Harrison Lee has created a book about his great-uncle titled “Jun Fujita: Behind the Camera.” It contains a number of his most famous images, along with his poetry and...
Column: When the animals come out in their Halloween costumes
The 38th Annual Doggy and Kitty Halloween Party and Costume Parade held in the park to the east of the Museum of Contemporary Art saw hundreds of animals dress up...
George Wendt gets a street named in his honor as the memories flow
George Wendt was a child of Beverly, that tightly-knit, leafy neighborhood on the South Side where he was celebrated Sunday. He was also a product of Old Town, that equally...
‘White Flight’ is a new novel from the boxer, storyteller and professor Bill Hillmann
In Bill Hillmann’s new novel “White Flight” (Tortoise Books), you will encounter a story of substance and style, power and passion.
Column: Say hello to the latest Netflix ‘Monster,’ the creepy Ed Gein of Wisconsin
Like some, I knew the basics of Gein’s life and crimes, a lonely and shy Wisconsin farm boy with an alcoholic father. Watch if you like, but be aware that...
Ron Dean, who turned to acting after a prison sentence and starred in ‘The Fugitive,’ dies at 87
Along with "The Fugitive," his screen credits include “The Breakfast Club" and many others, along with memorable Chicago stage productions.
Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, dies at 66
Tony Fitzpatrick had recently published a new book, “The Sun at the End of the Road,” filled with his distinctive art, poetry and prose. Some consider it a memoir.
MacArthur 2025 ‘genius grant’ winners include a Chicago photographer
Tonika Lewis Johnson's artwork includes the acclaimed Folded Map Project. She's one of 22 new MacArthur Fellows, announced on Wednesday.
Column: Special Consensus celebrates its half century of unlikely bluegrass glory
When Greg Cahill formed this band 50 years ago, there were few other bluegrass bands from Chicago. The road has taken some turns.